“The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is — trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.”
 ~ Jesus, to St. Faustina

- Why is it so hard to trust God?
- What does it mean to say “yes” when life doesn’t make sense?
- How do we trust God in suffering, uncertainty, and silence?

In episode 97 of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat are joined by Sister Faustina Maria Pia, S.V. of the Sisters of Life to explore one of the most important and challenging aspects of the spiritual life: trust.

Drawing from her personal story, Sister Faustina shares how a season of suffering and spiritual dryness led to a profound encounter with Jesus that changed everything. In that moment, she realized that trust is not about understanding our circumstances, but about entrusting ourselves to a Person.

Together, they unpack the deeper meaning of trust, the fear of vulnerability, and the struggle to believe that we are truly loved. The conversation also explores how trust impacts our relationships, our prayer life, and our ability to live fully in the present moment.

Whether you are in a season of clarity or confusion, this episode offers a powerful invitation to stop striving for control and begin surrendering to the love of God.

Sister Faustina Maria Pia, S.V. currently resides in New York and serves as the local superior of Annunciation Motherhouse.  Several years ago, in her own struggle to trust the Lord, she received an inspiration to compose a prayer, the Litany of Trust, and subsequently authored a book entitled, Jesus I trust in You, a 30 day retreat with the Litany of Trust.

Episode 97 Show Notes

Reflection Questions

Chapters

•  (01:30) - Introduction and welcome
•  (06:30) - Highs & Hards: life lately
•  (10:30) - Introducing the topic of trust
•  (18:45) - Sister Faustina’s background and vocation story
•  (27:30) - Encounter with Jesus in suffering
•  (33:30) - Writing the Litany of Trust
•  (40:00) - Why vulnerability and trust are difficult
•  (48:00) - Trusting God vs trusting others
•  (55:30) - Living in the present moment with God
•  (01:01:30) - Challenge By Choice
•  (01:03:00) - The Litany of Trust (prayer)

Links and Resources:

• Litany of Trust – Sister Faustina Maria Pia
• Jesus, I Trust in You: A 30-Day Retreat with the Litany of Trust
• Sisters of Life
  https://sistersoflife.org/
• This Whole Life Podcast Website
   https://thiswholelifepodcast.com

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Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.