Do You Need a Back to School 'Spiritual Makeover'? (Morning Air)

Are you and your kids ready for 'back to school season"? This means the pens, notebooks, and markers need to get into your kids' backpacks! So much stress!!    But more importantly - what about your souls? Do you need a "spiritual back-to-school makeover"? John Morales and Sarah Tafoya chat with Emily Jaminet about how Catholic families can spiritually reboot as the school year kicks off. 🏫✨   🎧 Highlights from the Podcast:   The Real Back-to-School Essentials: While new notebooks and pens are needed, Emily reminds us that the most crucial prep is strengthening our relationship with the Lord. 📚🖊️✝️   Meet Emily Jaminet: Emily, a Catholic author, wife, and mom of seven, shares her wisdom on a spiritual back-to-school makeover. She’s the executive director of Welcome His Heart and the author of Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart. 💒📖👩‍👧‍👦   Why Support Relevant Radio: Emily explains how listening to Relevant Radio can transform our homes and hearts. It's the Answer the Call Summer Pledge Drive. 📻❤️ Consider giving so that others can know about the love of Jesus!    Spiritual Makeover Tips:   Entrust Your Children to Mary: With the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th, Emily suggests starting with a beautiful act of entrusting your children to the Blessed Mother. 🌹    Shift Your Language: Remember that it's a Holy Day of Obligation that day! Instead of saying, "We have to go to Mass," try "We get to go to Mass." It's a small change that can make a big difference. 🙏⛪   Create a Holy Atmosphere at Home: Let's be sure to reflect the peace, love, and joy of Jesus Christ. 📖🕊️ Sometimes, patience can be in short supply, but it's so crucial to ask God for the grace to show love and kindness to those who are closest to us.    Family Prayer Time: Praying together as a family can make all the difference. Emily’s family, for instance, prays a novena to St. Therese and gathers for the Rosary. 🌹   Home Decor that Inspires: Have you thought about placing crucifixes and images of the Sacred Heart and the Blessed Mother in prominent places around your home? They can serve as constant reminders of faith. ✝️   Final Encouragement: Never be too exhausted to pray. Prayer should be a source of peace and strength, even in the busiest seasons of life. 🌟🕊️ The kids might be jumping around like bouncing beans when they're younger, but the efforts to settle them down for prayer time can make all the difference.    ✨ Remember: A spiritual reboot is not just about preparing physically for the school year but also about fortifying your family's faith and love for Christ. 🙌📖   Let's make this school year not just successful, but truly blessed! 💖✨     The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.