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Meet Your Host, Gigi!
Gigi is a Certified life coach.
She is retired from a successful career in the insurance business and was employed with the same insurance agency for 25 years.
Gigi is a cradle Catholic who has a love and zeal for Jesus Christ, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. She has a devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary.
She taught third grade religious education.
Gigi has been a volunteer EWTN Media Missionary since 2005.
Gigi was greatly inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II’s strong contemplative prayer practice, and she became a prayer warrior. She carries rosary beads on her person, as she recites prayers for multiple people and causes throughout her day.
Gigi has a great fondness for books that lead the soul closer to God – books that inspire, heal, and bring hope.
She has a natural ability to easily connect with people. Her friendly and caring personality is a blessing. Many of our IBF members say that they can feel Gigi’s warm and loving personality.
Gigi makes all of our group members feel welcome and loved, as she feels that every person is a child of the Most High God and we are all one big family of God’s children. So please come join us on Facebook at: “Inspired By Faith” as we make our way to a closer relationship to Christ!
** If you have any questions about the fellowship group, please feel free to email Gigi @ gigisfaith123@gmail.com.**
For inspired reading, check out Gigi's recommended book list below!
Book Recommendation
BE AN ANGEL
DEVOTIONS TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE LOVE AND LIGHT ALONG THE WAY
by Roma Downey
New from Roma Downey, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author, comes a beautiful collection of quotes and reflections full of wisdom, affirmation, and encouragement to ignite the power of kindness in every one of us and remind us to step into kindness with one another.
Featuring moving quotes from a variety of writers and thinkers, including heartwarming scriptures and reflections on gratitude, friendship, faith, courage, and more, Be an Angel not only offers personal inspiration but also gently nudges you to look for ways to “be an angel” to those you encounter every day.
This stirring devotional is the perfect offering for anyone looking to be uplifted. You’ll be delighted to discover inspiration for yourself — plus a little extra to make someone’s day.
“I want to encourage you, as I’ve been encouraged, to live like an angel on Earth,” writes Downey. “I want you to join me in speaking words of hope to a hurting world, bringing light into darkness.”
May the words in this book be a blessing to you, and may they encourage each of us to step toward kindness and be a blessing to others.
Available from EWTN Religious Catalogue. Hardcover. 217 pages.
Book of the Month – September
FATIMA FOR TODAY
by Father Andrew Apostoli
The Urgent Marian Message of Hope by Father Andrew Apostoli. Though the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima took place almost a hundred years ago, Our Lady's call to prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is as relevant now as when first delivered to three peasant children in 1917. Fr. Apostoli carefully analyzes the events that took place in Fatima and clears up lingering questions and doubts about their meaning. He also asks the reader to heed anew the call of Our Lady to prayer and sacrifice, for the world is in great need of hearts willing to make reparation.
Paperback 310 pages. Available from EWTN Religious Catalog.
Book of the Month – May
10 Wonders of The Rosary
by Father Donald Calloway
In this easy-to-read introduction to the wondrous power of the holy Rosary, internationally acclaimed Mariologist and speaker Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, shares some of the greatest triumphs and miracles attributed to Our Lady's favorite devotion. Journey with Fr. Calloway from the forests of France, where St. Dominic was first given the Rosary, to the seas where the Battle of Lepanto was fought; from the battlefield of the hearts of lapsed Catholics like Bartolo Longo to the minds of Albigensian heretics. With a foreword by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, this little book will inspire you to take up and spread this most powerful devotion.
{Paperback. 192 pages.}
Available from the EWTN Religious Catalog.
Book of the Month – February/March
GIVE UP WORRY FOR LENT
by Gary Zimak
Catholic author and self-described “recovering worrier” Gary Zimak combines practical spirituality, daily scripture readings, and simple action steps to help you kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal. He shows you how to let go of the anxiety-producing areas of life in order to find the lasting peace that comes from trusting God.
During the season of Lent, Catholics and other Christians frequently give up something they enjoy as a measure of penance or self-discipline—and often fall back into old habits at the first “Alleluia!” In Give Up Worry for Lent!, Zimak offers fellow worriers practical, scripture-centered advice on how to relinquish the need to control the uncontrollable—not just for Lent but for good—and how to find peace in Christ.
From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Zimak guides you to ponder a scripture passage and to apply it to your own life by following four simple steps:
- Read
- Reflect
- Respond
- Pray
As you continue to meditate on scripture and practice the simple action steps at the end of each reflection, you will find it easier to replace old worries with new messages of hope and to change your life forever. {Paperback. 160 pages.}
Book of the Month – December
FAITH, HOPE & CLARITY
by Gary Zimak
Gary Zimak looks at tried-and-true methods for discovering God’s will for our lives: prayer, Scripture, the lives of the saints, the teachings of the Church, seeking counsel from trusted friends and mentors, and St. Ignatius’ rules for discernment. This book addresses the big, life-changing decisions and the many small, day-to-day choices that influence the course of our lives. It offers practical advice on accepting difficult circumstances and truly embracing God’s will, even in challenging circumstances. It will help you answer the question all sincere Christians ask: What does God want me to do? {Paperback. 129 pages.}
Available from the EWTN Religious Catalog.
Book of the Month – November
ARISE FROM DARKNESS
by Fr. Benedict Groeschel
Fr. Benedict Groeschel a well-known priest and psychologist offers help and guidance for any Christian troubled by fear, loss, anxiety, grief and anything else anything that makes life difficult or the road through it dark. Fr. Benedict offers practical suggestions on how to keep going and even grow with the help of God’s grace, even when this help seems remote. {Paperback. 179 pages.}
Available from EWTN Religious Catalog.
Book of the Month – October
THE LAMB’S SUPPER: THE MASS AS HEAVEN ON EARTH
by Scott Hahn
Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals. Beautifully written in clear, direct language, this book will help readers see the Mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart and enter into the Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently and powerfully than ever before. [Hardcover. 192 pages] Available from EWTN Religious Catalog