213. Catholics and Tithing with Father Brian Miller

Pruning To Prosper - Clutter, Money, Meals and Mindset for the Catholic Mom

Father Brian Miller is the current Pastor of St. Catharine of Siena in Reading, PA. He joins us today to talk about the Catholic Church's teaching on tithing. Is it 1/10th? If money is really tight, what can you do instead of giving your money? He also shares many great ideas on how we can give to our parishes when we don't have much financially to give. If we are blessed to be able to give financially to our parish, hearing the actual costs of running a church will hopefully make you prayerfully consider doing so. In the end, Father Brian insists that it's not how much we give that concerns God, it's that God is most concerned with our hearts. God wants us to give Him our hearts. When you give God your whole heart, the financial priorities fall into place. May God bless you, Gina

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Services offered:

Decluttering:

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering. We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning. Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues. I offer advice and hold you accountable. Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track. I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey. I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day. Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated. Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups. If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year. If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group. It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week. Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

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