Catholic Minute
A Catholic Podcast from Ken and Janelle Yasinski about intentional Catholic living. Explore topics like marriage, parenting, sacraments, Marian devotions and cultural issues. Enhance your faith with daily reflections during Advent and Lent. Together let’s live the Catholic life. www.kenandjanelle.com
Episodes
Is the illumination of conscience—also known as The Warning—real? And if so, what should Catholics do about it?
In this powerful conversation, Fr. Cristino and Ken tackle one of the most talked-about private revelations circulating today. What is the Warning? Will every soul on earth suddenly see themselves as God sees them? And if that’s true… should it change how we live now?...But even deeper: Are we mist...
In response to a viral attack questioning Catholic Leadership and the Priesthood, Fr Cristino powerfully shuts down misconceptions about celibacy and leadership. Drawing from Faith and Jesus’ example, this episode is a must!
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Recently, the Sisters from the Queenship of Mary visited our home. Their peace, their joy… it’s contagious.
We sat down with one of them and asked:
What’s it like to spend 3 hours a day in prayer?
Her answer was simple — and deeply moving.
She shared how this rhythm of silence, adoration, and obedience isn’t a burden… it’s a gift.
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What does it mean to say "yes" to God's will? In this powerful Catholic vocation story, Sister Miriam Josephine shares her 25-year journey of discernment — from youth ministry and missionary work in Kolkata to taking her religious vows with the Queenship of Mary community.
Raised in a Catholic family, Sister Miriam wrestled with the question so many ask: What is God's will for my life? This hea...
What does it mean to find our identity as Catholics in today’s culture of labels? In this thoughtful conversation, we explore whether it’s appropriate—or even helpful—for a Catholic to describe themselves using modern identity terms tied to experience, such as “gay Catholic.”
Fr. Cristino offers a charitable and clear Catholic response rooted in Church teaching, human dignity, and the deeper question of what truly defi...
"I thought I knew what becoming Catholic would be like—until it actually happened." In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Derek shares the 3 biggest surprises that hit him after converting to the Catholic Church. From the unexpected joy of the Easter Vigil, to encountering grace in everyday sacraments, to the beauty of Catholic community—this is a story that will challenge, inspire, and renew your love ...
What happens when we start believing that moms and dads are interchangeable? When we forget the beauty—and necessity—of a mother’s tenderness and a father’s strength?
In our newest video, we explore what the Church has always taught: that men and women are different by design, and that children flourish best when raised by both a mom and a dad.
Fr. Cristino joins us for this important conversation about c...
What does the devil know about Mary… that we don’t?
In this powerful reflection, we explore a chilling moment from an exorcism recorded by St. Alphonsus Liguori. When a priest asked the demon, “What is Mary doing?” the response was shocking: “She is descending and ascending.” What does that mean? And what does it reveal about her role as the Mother of Mercy?
Pope Leo XIV has just been elected — and we’re sharing our first reactions. From the moment we saw the white smoke to the moment he stepped onto the balcony, this video captures the awe, uncertainty, and hope we felt as a Catholic family witnessing the announcement of our new Holy Father.
Join us as we reflect on:
👉 The days leading up to the conclave
👉 Watching the cardinals process in with our children
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Does the Holy Spirit REALLY Pick the Pope? 🤔 As a new conclave approaches, many Catholics ask: Is the Holy Spirit the one choosing the next pope? In this video, we unpack that belief by looking at Church history, and the words of Pope Benedict XVI himself.
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What happens when your kids turn the tables and start asking the big questions—like who should be the next pope? In this heartwarming and thought-provoking video, my children interview me about my childhood, family memories, and yes... who I think should become the next pope. We talk about Cardinal Sarah, the role of the Holy Father, and what really matters when selecting a pope in a Catholic conclave.
This candid...
What actually happens on Good Friday—and why is it so different from every other day of the year?
In this powerful Good Friday reflection, Fr. Cristino walks us through the most solemn liturgy in the Church. Why is there no Mass? Why does the priest lie prostrate before the altar? What does it mean to venerate the Cross when the tabernacle stands empty?
From the silence and sorrow to the beauty of the Solemn Intercessio...
On June 13, 1929, Sister Lucia of Fatima received a mystical vision that revealed the true depth of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As she knelt alone in adoration, the chapel was filled with supernatural light: the Cross, the Precious Blood, the Eucharist, and Our Lady of Fatima appeared above the altar in a moment of profound spiritual power.
This Holy Thursday, we reflect on that vision—and what it unveils...
It’s Holy Week.We remember Christ’s Passion—but are we chasing comfort instead of the Cross?
One man spends $2 million a year trying to stop aging. Supplements. MRIs. Oxygen masks. All to avoid what none of us can escape. And yet… he’s still empty.
St. Anselm of Canterbury, Doctor of the Church, reveals a greater truth:
🕊️ Perfect security that can never be lost
👑 Honor that raises beggars to royalty...
What if your suffering… wasn’t the end of the story?
In this episode, we explore the Catholic teaching on the glorified body—a promise of total healing, perfect freedom, and a body made new in Christ.
Drawing from the wisdom of St. Anselm of Canterbury, we reveal what the Church teaches about our future in Heaven: no more pain, no more weakness—just glory.
💡 “He will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious bo...
What Will Your Body Be Like in Heaven? St. Anselm of Canterbury—Doctor of the Church—offers a glimpse that is both stunning and soul-stirring.
In this Holy Week meditation, we explore the glorified body: the radiant, powerful, and perfected body promised to the saints. Drawing from St. Anselm’s writings—brought to life through Fr. Robert Nixon’s translation in The Glories of Heaven—we discover what awaits us beyond the...
When my great-grandmother was widowed and left with 12 children during the Great Depression, she had every reason to hold back. But instead… she gave. This is her powerful story of faith, sacrifice, and radical Catholic generosity — and how it challenges us today.
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In this conversation with Fr. Cristino, we explore:
🔹 What almsgiving really means for Catholics
What happens when saints are given a glimpse of Heaven? In this powerful reflection, we explore the heavenly visions of St. Faustina Kowalska and St. Thomas Aquinas—two of the Church’s most revered Saints. Their encounters with God’s glory left them speechless… and transformed their lives forever.
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When the Queen of Heaven enters purgatory, everything changes. In this powerful Catholic reflection, discover the vision of St. Frances of Rome, who witnessed Our Lady descending into purgatory to lead suffering souls into the joy of heaven.
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Will I remember my loved ones in heaven?Will I recognize my spouse, my children, or my closest friends? And what if someone I love isn’t there?
In this episode, we explore what the Catholic Church teaches about heaven, drawing from the powerful private revelations of St. Catherine of Siena. Through her, God the Father answers the deepest questions of the heart — and reveals how love, perfected in Christ, is not lost bu...
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