Episode #261--"Finding Purpose & Joy in the Easter Season"
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In this deeply reflective Easter episode of *Say Yes to Holiness*, host Christina Simmons invites listeners to embrace life and death as equally beautiful when lived for God’s glory. Drawing from the faith-filled witness of Midori Nagai, a Hiroshima survivor, she reframes suffering not as meaningless tragedy but as a path to divine beauty—especially relevant in the Easter season when Christ’s victory over death is celebrated. Simmons shares her personal grief over her husband’s passing, not as a lament but as a testament to love that endures, echoing the idea that 'his handprint is on my heart.' She then calls listeners to live like Mary: loving God above all, desiring Him alone, and striving to please Him in all things—starting with one small step. The episode culminates in a powerful call to action: declare the 'wonderful deeds' God has done in your life, for sharing your testimony is the greatest act of love. Finally, she champions the rosary as spiritual therapy, urging even one decade a day to invite peace, joy, and divine presence—especially during Marian Month. This is not just a season of celebration, but a sacred invitation to open our hands, receive grace, and become living witnesses of Easter’s truth.
Life and death are equally beautiful when lived for God’s glory, not because suffering is ignored, but because it’s seen through divine eyes.
Grief is not the absence of joy—your loved one’s presence can remain as a 'handprint on your heart' that shapes your perception of the world.
Start your journey of holiness with one small, intentional step—love God only, desire Him only, and please Him in all you do.
Your testimony is not a sermon—it’s a sacred act of love, sharing how God’s faithfulness transformed your life.
Pray one decade of the rosary daily, reflecting on a single mystery, to invite peace, joy, and spiritual healing.
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A Pause, a Purpose, and a New Chapter
Christina opens with a personal update, reflecting on her recent break from podcasting to focus on launching her new book, *Solving the Parish Puzzle*, and preparing for a meaningful trip with her 80-year-old mother.
The Easter Season: Beauty in Life and Death
“If our lives are spent for the glory of God, then life and death are beautiful.”
Grief as Sacred Love
“His handprint is on my heart and that handprint impacts how I perceive the world. And that's a beautiful thing.”
Living Like Mary: The Path to Holiness
“We need to love God only. C.S. Lewis talks about first things, second things and all the other things. And the fact is if you put first things first, then you get all of the second things.”
Your Story Is a Gift: Declare God’s Wonders
“Sharing our story is simply about bearing witness that there is a God who created us, he loves us and wants only good for us.”
“If our lives are spent but the glory of God, then life and death are beautiful.”
“Sharing our story is simply about bearing witness that there is a God who created us, he loves us and wants only good for us.”
“The rosary is the best therapy for these distraught, unhappy, fearful, and frustrated souls.”
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Christina Simmons
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Solving the Parish Puzzle
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Midori Nagai
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Say Yes to Holiness
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St. John Vianney
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Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen
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Lewis and Clark river cruise
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Pope Leo XIV
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Paul McCusker
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ChristinaSimmons.com
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