Living LIT Apostolate

Apostolate

Living LIT Apostolate

The Living LIT Apostolate is dedicated to sharing God’s love in concrete and meaningful ways. It includes ministries and initiatives that reach out to families, parishes, and communities, creating opportunities to Live In Truth.

What is an apostolate:

Apostolate: comes from the Greek word apostoloi meaning “sent”. It refers to Christ’s call to his disciples to continue his own mission: proclaiming the kingdom of God throughout the world.

Laity have a different role, namely to spread the Truth of Christianity in the world through whatever means they can-this is properly called an Apostolate. Our mission is to spread the gospel and light of Jesus Christ & Catholicism in the world.
How the Lord invited me/us into Living LIT……

Divine 9 LIVING LIT

“Divine 9 Living Lit” is our family ministry, named affectionately by our kids! Divine 9 is our family identity.

Back when we had just six kiddos, we were Spike & Robyn and the “Six Pack.” It was a fun and clever way to sign in at weddings, graduations, and parties, as well as on family cards.

When we were expecting Baby #7, I realized, “Oh no, we need a new family name!” Around that time, while at a graduation party, our sweet niece asked if we had thought of a new name for the family. That sparked some brainstorming:

Living LIT born

How “Living LIT” Was Born

Years ago, I was invited to speak at a Catholic Women’s Conference about Liturgical Living in the Home. The organizers asked for a title to publish in the event schedule. So, during one family meal, our table talk turned into a brainstorming session.

At that time, teenagers often used the word “LIT” to describe something fun, exciting, or cool. Our kids connected the dots:

That’s how my presentation was named “Living Lit.” It stuck and eventually grew into our family’s ministry identity: Divine 9 Living LIT—a reflection of our faith, passion, and mission to live and share the joy of liturgical life.

Living LIT Apostolate Core Values

1. Truth-Centered Living

We believe in living by the Truth of the Catholic Faith—revealed through Scripture, safeguarded by the Church, and incarnate in Jesus Christ. Every teaching, retreat, podcast, and product aims to point hearts back to the eternal Truth.

2. Liturgical Living

We root family life in the rhythm of the Church calendar, allowing the liturgy to shape our days, weeks, and seasons. The Church year is not just observed—it is lived in our homes, hearts, and habits.

3. Eucharistic Reverence

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith—and our apostolate. We promote a spirit of reverence, awe, and joy in approaching the Sacraments, especially the Holy Mass.

4. Domestic Church Discipleship

We believe every home is a “little church” where saints are raised, prayers are learned, and vocations are nurtured. Our goal is to equip and encourage families to claim this identity with confidence, beauty, and grace.

5. Contagious Joy

The Gospel and Faith are meant to be shared! We spread the spark of faith with a spirit of hope, encouragement and joy, inviting others to “catch the light” and Live Lit.

6. Mission-Minded Motherhood & Fatherhood

Parents are the primary educators of the faith. We support their mission with tools, encouragement, and formation to raise up a generation of faithful, joyful, truth-filled disciples.

7. Rooted Beauty

We celebrate the sacred in the simple and the beautiful in the ordinary. From feast day tables to Sunday Best, our work elevates beauty as a pathway to encountering the Divine.

8. Holy Boldness

We are not afraid to be light in the darkness. With humility and courage, we speak the truth in love, evangelize with joy, and remain faithful to Christ and His Church in every season.