Listening & our own faith journeys and our relationship with Jesus Christ. How we listen and respond in our daily lives.

In this second episode, Host Brenda Nettle Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director of the Diocese of Brownsville and Editor of The Valley Catholic, is joined by guests Ofelia de los Santos and Lydia Pesina for a conversation about listening.

Guests:

Ofelia de los Santos, Director of the Stewardship and Grants Office and also of the Immigration Office. Before coming to the diocese Ofelia worked as an attorney in Hidalgo County.

Lydia Pesina, Director of the Family Life Office.

She has an adopted daughter and two grandchildren

Reflection Questions:

· Are you listening attentively to the people in your lives?

· What can I do to listen with the heart?

· How is the Lord calling us to live our vocation to holiness?

Frontera Tips

Lydia:

As recommended by Bishop Daniel E. Flores, read the Gospels every day. Reminding us “you are what you think,” and we need to make space for the words of Jesus.

Ofelia:

Magnificat and Word Among Us.

Brenda:

Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Gospel-Evangelii-Publication-Conference/dp/1601374585 https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html