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In this powerful episode of Living LIT—Living In Truth, Robyn sits down with Fr. Carter Griffin, rector of the Saint John Paul II Seminary in Washington, D.C., to explore how the four foundational pillars of seminary formation—human, spiritual, intellectual, and apostolic—apply beautifully to forming strong, faith-filled families.
Drawing from his new book, Forming Families, Forming Saints, Fr. Griffin shares deep wisdom and practical insights on what a “formed family” looks like and how to intentionally build one. The conversation covers topics like:
What family formation really means
How to cultivate order and virtue in family life
Grounding children in reality amidst a digital culture
Practical tools for fostering human formation and flourishing
Learning to live in the present moment instead of dwelling on past parenting regrets
Whether you’re just beginning your parenting journey or in the thick of family life, this episode will leave you encouraged, inspired, and equipped to form your “little domestic church” in truth and love.
Fr. Griffin’s gentle wisdom and clear vision make this an absolute must-listen for every parent seeking to raise saints in today’s world.
Resources
Forming Families, Forming Saints by Fr Carter Griffin is available to purchase through: https://stpaulcenter.co/FormingFamiliesFormingSaints Instagram Emmaus Road Publishing: https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6nG6JPGtC/ Instagram St Paul Center: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter/
Here’s a link to the whole book, which includes Florence Littauer’s definitions of the words on the quiz: https://amzn.to/4kRWkNM
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