Episode 85: Katie Gardner

Thank you to our many Salted Carmel listeners! David and JoDee, along with the OLMC Staff, have decided to change the mission of the Salted Carmel Podcast. Therefore, we will be taking a break from publishing episodes and will update you all in the future!  In the meantime, any one of our 91 outstanding interviews! Starting with Fr. Richard!

Sean gives us an amazing and vulnerable testimony. He discusses how joining the Antioch community at OLMC helped him create a personal relationship with Christ; however, going to college caused him to fall away and become addicted to worldly things. Having a loving community is important for us when it comes to facing our challenges!    

Grace is wise beyond her years and gives us a great view of her faith life. She was greatly impacted by her experiences with Antioch, our youth ministry program. Since then she has dived deeper into her faith and she is only a senior in High School! Praise God for her life.     

Amy speaks about the many ways the Lord has slowly pulled her closer to Himself. She has been given several crosses but trusts deeply in the Lord.  When was the last time you were thankful for your crosses? 

Clare was raised with strong faith role models, but like many of us, she would simply "check the boxes" of her Catholic faith. Going through Christ Renews His Parish changed her and her husband's life.   Praise God for her "yes". When was the last time you went on a retreat?   

Carolyn gives us a vulnerable view of her life. She shows how the Lord has worked through her painful childhood and struggles as a single teenage mother. Her story demonstrates the power of prayer, God the Father's love, and how to use your gifts to help others!

Kathleen speaks about how Jesus drew her to himself through low moments in her life and through retreats she has been on. She now is using her gifts as a publisher of two local Catholic magazines called Carmel Parish Neighbors East and Carmel Parish Neighbors West.  If you would like to know more you can check out her website. https://www.decidedexcellence.com/

Dr. Sri's second talk given at OLMC on December 1. Our mission is "to make disciples of all nations." We should know how to live out our discipleship!

Dr. Sri came to our parish on December 1 to speak about his book A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

Katie is full of joy and loves her job here at OLMC! She joins us to discuss how her community and her own children continue to lead her closer and closer to Christ.