Yes Catholic

From Breakdancing to Blessings: Sister Gianna's Extraordinary Journey of Faith

Yes Catholic Season 2 Episode 36

What happens when a high school breakdancer feels the tug of a divine calling? Listen in as Sister Mary Gianna Casino of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Missionary Sisters takes us through her extraordinary journey of faith, from her teenage passion for breakdancing to her profound work with the dying and bereaved. Sister Gianna opens up about her background in counseling and psychotherapy, the unique love story of her parents, and the sustaining power of gratitude in times of grief. This episode is filled with heartfelt moments, personal anecdotes, and spiritual reflections that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

We also explore the balance between personal interests and spiritual callings, with Sister Gianna sharing her high school challenges, love for dance, and the ongoing intrigue of a religious vocation. She discusses the transformative commitment to religious life, the importance of daily blessings, and her favorite spiritual practices, including the Examen prayer of St. Ignatius. To wrap things up, we touch on the Puffel series inspired by St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, and Sister Gianna shares a heartfelt prayer for the grace to say yes to God each day. This episode promises to deepen your faith and enrich your spiritual journey.

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