New Year's Resolutions & Growing in the Silence | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 9

About this episode

Making time for silence takes practice. Seminarian Gianni DiTola joins Bobby and Khalil to discuss silence with God, building a routine, and putting time with Jesus into the planner.

We also consider New Year's resolutions, the systems behind our goals, and the difference between hope and wishes. The conversation takes up practical questions about growing in silence and acting out of faithfulness.

In this episode

• Making time for silence with God
• Building a routine and planning time with Jesus
• New Year's resolutions
• The systems behind our goals
• Hope and wishes

Bobby Fredericksen and Khalil Hattar with Gianni DiTola

About the guest

Gianni DiTola is a seminarian for the Diocese of Gary, with St. John the Evangelist in St. John, Indiana, as his home parish. His formation now takes place at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He previously studied at Purdue University before entering seminary formation. He emphasizes Marian devotion and building a life around prayer.