Episodios

  • Sacred Heart of Jesus Retreat Talk

    Sacred Heart of Jesus Retreat Talk
    Jun 17 2025
    During a retreat earlier this year, Kati offered a talk about the history of the Sacred Heart in the Visitation Order, the apparitions of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary, and how we can live as beloved by Christ. In this Jubilee Year of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kati explores the profound themes of the Sacred Heart of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the heartbeat as a metaphor for divine love and mercy. She discusses the 12 promises associated with the Sacred Heart, highlighting their relevance to modern life, particularly in terms of grace and family peace. Additionally, she reflects on Pope Francis's teachings and the importance of witnessing Christ's love through our actions and missions in everyday life.
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  • Cultivating a Heart for Service

    Cultivating a Heart for Service
    Jun 10 2025
    This week, Kati and Caroline chat with Visitation’s Director of Christian Service Sofia Gutierrez about teens and service. They discuss how to encourage students to engage with their communities, develop essential life skills, and foster personal growth through service. Family involvement is key to empowering students to Live Jesus in their communities, which can be a transformative experience.
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    28 m
  • High School Offers New Horizons for Parents Too

    High School Offers New Horizons for Parents Too
    May 27 2025
    In this episode, we discuss the importance of personal growth for parents, the shift in family dynamics as children grow, and the significance of intentional family time. We also talk about how to support your daughter’s growing independence while maintaining family connections and finding balance in busy lives.
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    19 m
  • Mary and Moms: Supporting Your Daughter through Mental Health Challenges

    Mary and Moms: Supporting Your Daughter through Mental Health Challenges
    May 20 2025
    Nicole, a Visitation parent, shares the story of her daughter finding healing after battling anxiety and depression. Nicole’s daughter struggled with anxiety in middle school, later tipping into depression. By junior year of high school, her daughter’s mental health challenges were beyond Nicole and her husband’s ability to help; they decided to explore residential treatment. After five months of outpatient treatment including therapy, their daughter returned home in April 2024 and she has been able to finish her senior year at Visitation. Nicole shares how they couple empathy and validation with confidence and belief. Along the way, she found comfort and companionship in our Blessed Mother Mary, understanding the anguish she felt for our Lord on the cross. Praying the rosary and committing to other spiritual habits were the support beams that gave her stability during this difficult time.
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    28 m
  • Teen Confidence Builders: Independence, Support, and Gratitude

    Teen Confidence Builders: Independence, Support, and Gratitude
    May 13 2025
    In this conversation, Kati and Caroline discuss the importance of empowering teenage girls to embrace their unique identities and gifts. They explore practical strategies for building confidence, including well-timed compliments, fostering independence, engaging in service, navigating academic challenges, and practicing gratitude. The discussion emphasizes the need for intentional parenting to help daughters recognize their strengths and grow into confident women of faith, vision, and purpose.
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    25 m
  • Raising Resilient, Joyful Learners

    Raising Resilient, Joyful Learners
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode, Kati & Caroline invite Visitation’s Director of Academic Support Kerry Kaminsky to discuss how to empower students academically. Kerry shares her philosophy on fostering independence and resilience among students. The three explore: - the balance between academic challenges and personal fulfillment; - the need for joy in students' lives; - teaching students to be resourceful and self-advocating; - how parents can help children process emotions and feedback without immediate reactions; and - how to create space for reflection and growth, particularly in a fast-paced world. Kerri, Kati, & Caroline end with a conversation on vulnerability and open communication.
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    26 m
  • Dilexit Nos

    Dilexit Nos
    Apr 22 2025
    In today’s episode, Kati explores Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis’s encyclical on the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ. Kati explains the exchange of hearts that takes place between God the Father and the Son and how we are also invited to exchange hearts with Jesus. In the encyclical, Pope Francis invites us to consider how our relationship with Christ should overflow in word and deed, inspiring others to love Christ. He acknowledges that sometimes our hearts are anxious and fearful. Kati notes that in the Salesian tradition, we pray the Examine each night “to allow our hearts to be pierced” so as to grow and strengthen our hearts.
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    26 m
  • Why Does She Act Like That?

    Why Does She Act Like That?
    Apr 15 2025
    In this episode, Kati & Caroline talk about the teen brain! Beginning with an overview of adolescent brain development, the conversation explores the importance of healthy risk-taking for teens and how parents can balance freedom and boundaries. The role of social connections, effective communication, sleep patterns, and the significance of celebrating growth and milestones are also highlighted as essential components in navigating the teenage years.
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    29 m
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