Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Father Ryan Keating. After working as an educator, Father Ryan discovered his calling to become a priest. Now he serves as a Parochial Vicar for The Blessed Family #7 which includes Queen of Heaven, St. John Vianney, St. Gabriel, St. John the 23rd and 14 Holy Helpers. He helps lead a spiritual support group for individuals dealing with mental health issues that meets twice a month at Queen of Heaven Church. And, he is also experienced in prison ministry.

If you would like to contact Father Ryan, you can email him at frryan@qofhchurch.org.

Father also mentioned the book, "St. Dymphna's Playbook" A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being by Tommy Tighe.

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo will introduce you to Father Ryan Keating. After working as an educator, Father Ryan discovered his calling to become a priest. Now he serves as a Parochial Vicar for The Blessed Family #7 which includes Queen of Heaven, St. John Vianney, St. Gabriel, St. John the 23rd and 14 Holy Helpers. He helps lead a spiritual support group for individuals dealing with mental health issues that meets twice a month at Queen of Heaven Church. And, he is also experienced in prison ministry.

If you would like to contact Father Ryan, you can email him at frryan@qofhchurch.org.

Father also mentioned the book, "St. Dymphna's Playbook" A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being by Tommy Tighe.

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please take 30 seconds and give a 5-star review on apple podcast,

Contact Cathy Jo for a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Call at cathylang716@gmail.com

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo discusses her experiences and journey in regard to writing. She shares 15 ways she has benefited from writing. Cathy Jo ends with a poem/prayer written 4 years after the heartbreaking loss of her son Michael Robert Lang.

You can get Cathy Jo's children's books: "My Little Light" and "A Friend is Nice", both written by Cathleen J. Lang at Dog Ear's Bookstore in Buffalo, NY and on Amazon.

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects on the unconditional love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit on this Thursday of Holy Week. She reflects on a time that she experienced unconditional love from another that drew her attention to the love of God. Cathy Jo shares 15 ways to acknowledge, receive and embrace the love of the Father in our lives. Finally, she shares a meditation that reflects on The Father's unconditional love for us all.

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In today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, you will continue to hear from Alison Pipitone. Although she is well known for her musical abilities, you will get to know another very important side of Alison. She is a college educator and she is changing lives. She will share information about the work she is doing to help Adult students obtain their GED. She is a talented and beloved instructor at the ECC/Catholic Charities' Pathway Program in Western New York. If you are looking to earn your degree, and would like to learn more about the Pathways' Program, you can find information online at www.ecc.edu or call 716-851-1322 or via Catholic Charities at ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400. And, to reach Alison regarding her singing, songwriting and band leading endeavors, you can find her at alisonpipitone.com or on instagram @apipitoneband

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In today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, you will meet Alison Pipitone. Although she is well known for her musical abilities, you will get to know another very important side of Alison. She is a college educator and she is changing lives. She will share information about the work she is doing to help Adult students obtain their GED. She is a talented and beloved instructor at the ECC/Catholic Charities' Pathway Program in Western New York as well as other colleges. If you are looking to earn your degree, and would like to learn more about the Pathways' Program, you can find information online at www.ecc.edu or call 716-851-1322 or via Catholic Charities at ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400. And, to reach Alison regarding her singing, songwriting and band leading endeavors, you can find her at alisonpipitone.com or on instagram @apipitoneband

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please take 30 seconds and give a 5-star review on apple podcast,

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Father Sam Giangreco continues to share his personal story of growing up in the Catholic Faith and being called to God's Mercy. In his personal journey of faith, he experienced joy, sorrow and a profound feeling of God's call on his life. Sometimes the call was clear and sometimes it was more subtle. But with patience and persistence, Father Sam answered the Lord's call on him to enter into Priesthood. Father Sam now serves as an assistant Pastor in the Family of Parishes of West Seneca, mainly 14 Holy Helpers and St. Gabriel.

If you would like to contact father Sam, please email him at frsgiangreco@stgabeschurch.com.

You can also find his homilies at mercytriumphshomilies.blogspot.com.

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Contact Cathy Jo for a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Call at cathylang716@gmail.com

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Thank you and God bless!

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Father Sam Giangreco continues to share his personal story of growing up in the Catholic Faith and being called to God's Mercy. In his personal journey of faith, he experienced joy, sorrow and profound feeling of God's call on his life. Sometimes the call was clear and sometimes it was more subtle. But with patience and persistence, Father Sam answered the Lord's call on him to enter into Priesthood. Father Sam now serves as an assistant Pastor in the Family of Parishes of West Seneca, mainly 14 Holy Helpers and St. Gabriel.

If you would like to contact father Sam, please email him at frsgiangreco@stgabeschurch.com.

You can also find his homilies at mercytriumphshomilies.blogspot.com.

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please take 30 seconds and give a 5-star review on apple podcast,

Contact Cathy Jo for a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Call at cathylang716@gmail.com

Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

Thank you and God bless!