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Festive Faith: Living a Liturgical Life with Steffani Aquila

34 min · 9. mai 2026
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Transform your faith from routine to radiant with Living a Liturgical Life—an ancient rhythm that can bring deep joy and meaning to everyday life. Steffani Aquila, founder of His Girl Sunday and author of Festive Faith, reveals how you can seamlessly weave the richness of the Church’s seasons, feasts, and traditions into your modern life without feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. Most Catholics already celebrate Christmas and Easter; Steffani shows you how to expand those moments into a beautiful, year-round practice of praise. Whether you're single, married, have children, or part of a parish community-Living a Liturgical Life is for everyone in any stage. Living Liturgically is a universal invitation to deepen your faith. In this episode, we break down: * How to recognize the liturgical and seasonal practices you're already doing—without realizing it * How incorporating recipes, decor, and family traditions breathe new life into old customs * The importance of embracing your unique culture and gifts as parts of your faith journey * The value of storytelling and community in fostering long-lasting faith practices Why does this matter? Because living liturgically isn’t just another spiritual activity—it's the way we walk with Christ through every season, celebration, and ordinary day. It offers your family a sense of rhythm, roots, and reverence that nurtures the soul amid life’s busyness. If you're craving more intentionality, joy, and beauty in your faith life, this episode will inspire you to start where you are and grow authentically. Liturgical Living & Catholic Tradition | His Girl Sunday [https://www.hisgirlsunday.com/] To order Festive Faith book: visit Ave Maria Press [https://www.avemariapress.com/?ref=ROBYNBRUGGEMAN]

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