In this episode, Maria and Kristina have a conversation about Kristina's latest article in which she explores focusing upon what our children get right.

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Kristina Talbot's Origianl Article: Helping Teens Explore What's Right with Them

In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Root, Executive Director of House of Mercy, to talk about serving those in need with dignity, the growing demand in her community, and how faith fuels this mission of mercy in action.

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House of Mercy Food Pantry in Manassas VA

Today's guest, Dr. Lisa Gulino, is a lay ecclesial minister with over 30 years' experience in pastoral ministry and teaching in higher education. She has served in Diocesan Ministries for a total of 22 years—Diocese of Fall River and Diocese of Providence. Additionally, she has several years in Parish Ministry.

Lisa received her Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic University of America in Spiritual Formation with emphasis in evangelization and catechesis. She wrote her dissertation on the spiritual and faith formation of the domestic church.

Since 2007 Lisa has served as an adjunct professor at St. Joseph College for both theology and pastoral ministry courses. Her work with the Congregation of Holy Cross began in 2018 as a facilitator and advisor with the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame's STEP Program. And she also serves as a faculty member for the Permanent Diaconate program for the Diocese of Fall River.

Lisa grew up in Attleboro, Massachusetts in the shadow of our Lady's Mantle as she lived close to Lasalette Shrine and visited often with her family. She is the fifth of six children. She is the proud aunt of 11 nieces and nephews and 14 great nieces and nephews.

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The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life

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