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Speaking & Retreats
John has inspired audiences at parish missions, Catholic organizations, youth and young adult conferences and retreats, sacrament preparation programs, and schools. With his dynamic and heartfelt presentations, he guides Catholics to deepen their prayer life, grow in intimate love for Jesus, embrace God’s unique will for their lives, and fall more deeply in love with our beautiful Catholic Faith.
Above all, John contagiously shares how to live and proclaim the Gospel with authentic JOY—all for the greater glory of God!
Here are a few topics (others available upon request):
Awaken the Saint Within: Embracing Your Call to Holiness
Inspire participants to discover God's plan for their lives, deepen their relationship with Jesus through prayer and the sacraments, and live with confidence and joy. Draws on Scripture (e.g., John 10:10) and saints' wisdom to help Catholics move from going through the motions or routine faith to vibrant discipleship. Ideal for parish missions, adult formation nights, or faculty/staff retreats.
Heart of Kenya: Faith, Poverty, and Hope –Trusting God's Plan
Trusting in God's Plan for us- "For I know the plans I have for you"
ohn grew up knowing the struggles and uncertainty of poverty. He never imagined what God had planned for his life. Be inspired by John's personal story and how choosing to follow God's will for us we can live a life full of joy. "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10
Prayer, Adoration, and the Sacraments: Deepening Daily Discipleship
Living the great commission, to "Go and Make Disciples of All Nations"
Practical guidance on building habits of prayer, Eucharistic adoration, frequent Confession, and sacramental living to sustain faith amid modern challenges. Suited for adult enrichment, faculty retreats, or youth adoration nights. Empower All to Be on Fire Disciples who invite others to Experience the GREAT LOVE of God the Father!
Share Your Story: The Power of Personal Testimony in Evangelization
How has God made a difference in your life?
nteractive workshop teaching participants (youth, adults, catechists) to reflect on and share their faith journey gently and confidently. Shows how personal stories spark conversion and build community. Excellent for evangelization training, small-group sessions, or youth leadership events.
Serving our Youth in the Spirit of St. John Bosco
St. John Bosco, known as the Father and Teacher of youth dedicated his life to serving the youth in Turin, Italy. His charism, faith and love for young people can teach and inspire each of us to to joyfully serve the youth, drawing them closer to Christ.
Discerning God's Will
Many of the saints discuss the need to unite our will with the will of God to live a life of holiness. When we pray the Our Father and say "Thy will be done," do we live that out? Do we struggle to know if a decision is God's will or not? Based on the wisdom of St. Alphonsus Liguori's Uniformity with God's Will, this talk will give some practical ways to discern God's will and to align our lives with His will for us.
Sacramental Retreats and Preparation: Preparing Hearts for First Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Customized retreats or sessions for children/youth preparing for sacraments, emphasizing encounter with Jesus, Confession as mercy, the Real Presence, and living as confirmed disciples. Can include parent components
His Mercy Endures Forever
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Jesus calls us to receive his Love and Mercy in the beautiful sacrament of reconciliation but for many of us we struggle with going to confession. This talk can be tailored for students preparing to make their First Reconciliation, for their parents as they help prepare and guide their children to receive the sacrament, or for Catholics of all ages to discover or re-discover the transforming and healing power of God's Love and Mercy.
Have a different Topic or Theme in Mind?
Please contact me. I would be happy to talk with you about any other topics or interests you have for your event.
Contact John for more information/availability:
The desire for God is written in the human heart because man is created by God and for God, and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for…“ CCC 27
