This episode is a recording of our first Live event, hosted on both Facebook and YouTube. Caitlyn and Diana talk about some questions we are frequently asked about personal finances. If you were unable to join this live event, we still encourage you to post your questions in the comments. Caitlyn and Diana can answer these questions at a future live event or use them as inspiration for a future podcast episode!
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There is practically no one who has gone financially unscathed from the pandemic. This includes Catholic parishes. In this week’s episode, we speak with Father Vigoa from St. Augustine in Miami, FL. This missional parish did not skip a beat during the pandemic and continues to thrive as a parish focused on mission. Father talks about what he’s learning through the pandemic and how these lessons can benefit by leaning into mission.
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In these crazy days, it's easy to forget about generosity. But it's so good for us, even if our budget's aren't what they used to be. Here is a list of 6 ways we can be creatively generous. Pope Francis has said, "Dear Young People, the Church expects great things of you and your generosity. Don't be afraid to aim high." Let's aim high!
Do you know of any other ways that weren't listed in this podcast? Please comment below! We'd love to hear from you!
6 Ways to be Creatively Generous:
1. Donate Your Points or Miles
2. Consider a "Donate the Change" Credit Card
3. Look into a company match for your automatic donations
4. Donate your time
5. Be generous with gratitude
6. Review a book, podcast, or blog. You can practice this one with the Compass Catholic podcast!
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Joe Galloway is the author of It's Not Your Money, Finding the Peace of Putting God First. In this week's podcast, Caitlyn and Diana speak to Joe about his new book. He shares his personal story and talks about the link of stewardship and discipleship. As a financial professional for many years, Joe saw that financial stress was not dependent on income level. No matter how much money his clients had, they were still stressed about money. Joe realized that there is peace in putting God first. It may involve a leap of faith, but it's one that no one will ever regret.
To purchase your copy of It's Not Your Money, please visit https://compasscatholic.org/product/its-not-your-money/.
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School will probably look different this year compared to previous years. In this week's episode, Caitlyn and Diana talk with Erin Kiger as she provides tips to financially deal with the different schooling options many families are facing. Erin has been an elementary teacher, a K-12 instructional technology coach, worked in higher ed, and has an educational consulting business. She has worked in both the public and the Catholic school systems. She shares her knowledge regarding how to financially prepare for distance and traditional education, online school and even homeschooling.
If you are considering homeschooling, you may want to research some Catholic homeschooling options. These may include:
Some other resources for Homeschool families include:
If you have any other resources you would like to share, please email us at info@compasscatholic.org
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In today's episode, we talk with a young married couple, Michelle and Ais Lopez. Join us as they share about how they live Marriage on Mission. Their sense of calm, despite their own personal struggles and their financial and spiritual generosity, reveal their radical trust in the Lord in all areas of their life. Their decisions reflect their belief that what they do with their money matters to others and to God and they are models of how to prayerfully discern all decisions and let God be the one to guide their choices.
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We’re excited to announce our Bible study for teens-Spiritual Cents!
When writing this study, we wanted to make sure it would resonate with teens. To help us with, we brought in a consultant: a 13 year old named Bryan.  In this week’s episode of Money Stories, we talk to Bryan about teens and money. He talks about what he learned by working on this project and why he thinks adults need to have money conversation with the teens in their lives. (Full disclosure-Bryan is Caitlyn’s son!) Bryan also takes over the interview and asks Caitlyn and Diana questions about money. No money topic is off limits!
Use this link to purchase your teen's copy of Spiritual Cents:Â https://compasscatholic.org/product/spiritual-cents-teen/
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In last week's episode, we spoke to two Catholic bloggers (and their spouses) who participated in a Faith & Money Matters Bible Study. In this week's episode, we're speaking to the two other bloggers who participated in the same study. Amanda Costello (thesistersonfire.com) and Carrie Soukup (gracefinders.com and author of Collections of Grace) join us to talk about their experiences and how Faith & Money Matters affected their perspective of money.Â
To sign up for an upcoming Faith & Money Matters Bible Study, please visit:
Amanda's Blog:Â https://Thesistersonfire.com
Carrie's Blog:Â https://Gracefinders.com
To purchase Carrie's book, Collections of Grace, please visit:
https://www.amazon.com/Collection-Grace-Flexible-Handbook-Growing/dp/B088BCJ2W1
Playing with debt is like playing with matches. You think you’ll be able to blow the match out when the flame gets too close to your fingers. But how many times have you burned yourself?
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If you get a sick sinking feeling when you think about the amount of debt you have, you may be worried that you’ll never be able to dig your way out. And unless you get serious about paying it off, you’re right.
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Tune and be sure to check out the Compass Catholic blog for more ideas on motivating yourself to get out of debt.
What happens when you put a small group of Catholic bloggers together and have them talk about money? You'll find out in this week's episode of Money Stories!Â
Katie and Cullen Sheppard facilitated a Faith & Money Matters Bible Study for a group of pre-selected Catholic bloggers and their spouses. Victoria and Jason Sechrist (ConsumerCatholic.com) and Katie and Joel Cassidy (Unexpectedhoney.com) discuss their experience with Faith & Money Matters and how their small group bonded over the course of the six week study. Who knew friendships could be formed by talking about money and stewardship?
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To sign up for an online Faith & Money Matters Bible Study please visit https://CompassCatholic.org.
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To visit Victoria's blog, Consumer Catholic, please visit https://ConsumerCatholic.org.
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To visit Katie's blog, Unexpected Honey, please visit https://UnexpectedHoney.com
We aren’t born being content and it seems that our culture tries to make us more and more discontent as we grow older. How many commercials are disguised as TV shows and movies targeting the youngsters in our life to get the stuff they are selling? And keeping up with the neighbors can be a lifetime pursuit for some adults.
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Learning the secret of contentment can free you from all the pressure to spend money in an effort to acquire more and more stuff. Being content is a conscious learned habit!
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The Compass Catholic Blog has more on learning the virtue of contentment.
Sister Ignatia Henneberry, with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, had student loan debt when she started discerning religious life. She had faith that her debt would not be a barrier. Due to the generosity of others, including her grandmother and the Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations, Sister Ignatia was right.Â
Sister Ignatia recently took over the role of Vocations Director with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. She's new to her role but she's not naive as to how student loans debt will affect the ability of other young women to say "yes" to their vocation. We were so blessed to have Sister Ignatia share her story as we wrap up this series on student loan debt.Â
We challenge you to share at least one of these episodes on the effect of student loan on vocations with a friend or on social media.
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To sign up for a Faith & Money Matters Bible Study, please visit https://compasscatholic.org.
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Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations: Â https://fundforvocations.org
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Laboure Society: Â https://rescuevocations.org
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Getting out of can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to start or what to do first. Get started by using our tips for eight steps to get out of debt.
It can be a long-term goal and it is not easy, but the effort and time is well worth the blessing that comes from being debt free.
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The Compass Catholic blog has more ideas about taking the first step in freeing yourself from the bondage of debt.
Father Brent Bowen finished his undergraduate studies and promptly started his master's degree. It was at that time that he realized his calling to become a priest. At that point, he had six figure student loan debt. His story shows how he combination of grit, faith, and generosity could overcome the seemingly impossible. We want to thank Father Brent for sharing his story and the message that God cannot be outdone in generosity!
Information about the debt snowball method:
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Debt Snowball Calculator:
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Differences of opinion in a marriage are healthy if you can find a compromise that works for both of you. Being on the same page is important in all areas, especially as you plan for retirement.
Maybe one of you wants to move closer to the grandkids and the other wants to move to a deserted tropical island. Where you’ll live and what you plan to do is a conversation that needs to start long before that last day at work.
The Compass Catholic blog has more ideas about planning for a happy, productive retirement.
In this week’s episode, Diana and Caitlyn speak with John Flanagan from the Laboure Society. John is the executive director of the Laboure Society which is a nonprofit organization that aims to help aspirants tackle their student debt load so they can discern their potential calling. John talks about the method Laboure has implemented that is Canon Law and IRS compliant. The Laboure method was also designed to grow a community of stewardship and ownership of our calling as laity to support vocations.
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Links from this week’s episode:
The Laboure Society
To Donate to the Laboure Society
https://rescuevocations.org/give/
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Equifax article about the FICO Resilience Index
https://www.equifax.com/business/fico-resilience-index/
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