Ep 166 - From the Archives - The Essential Importance of Showing Up

Ep 166 - From the Archives - The Essential Importance of Showing Up

From Charisms for Catholics by Jill Simons

February 26, 2026 · 11 min · Season 3 · Episode 166

About this episode

Jill Simons discusses the importance of showing up in our spiritual lives and how it relates to discerning and using our charisms.

In this throwback episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons highlights the essential importance of simply showing up in our spiritual lives. Drawing from personal anecdotes and wisdom passed down from her father, Jill emphasizes that the majority of the battle in living out our charisms is being present and intentionally bringing our spiritual gifts—and Jesus—into every situation. Whether you're just starting to discern your charisms or looking for the next step, this episode is a helpful reminder that combining the act of showing up, bringing Christ with you, and understanding your gifts leads to true transformation and effortless cooperation with the Holy Spirit. We are also inviting you to submit questions for upcoming mailbag episodes, fostering a sense of community growth and shared learning! 00:01 - Taking a Break: February Update and Exciting New Projects 01:01 - Welcome to Charisms for Catholics and Charism Discernment 01:33 - Wrapping Up the Charisms Series: What's Next? 02:25 - The Essential Lesson: Just Showing Up 03:51 - How to Show Up With Your Charism 06:29 - Combining Showing Up, Bringing Jesus, and Knowing Your Charisms 09:41 - Announcing the First…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Simons

Topics covered

  • spiritual presence
  • charism discernment
  • personal anecdotes
  • community growth
  • Holy Spirit

Keywords

  • showing up
  • charisms
  • spiritual gifts
  • Holy Spirit
  • community
  • transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charisms for Catholics, Many Parts Ministries

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