Martin Gianotti is a gifted teacher, speaker, writer, and presenter on the Catholic faith. His mission is to strengthen the laity of the Church to reach a level of holiness that he began striving for ever since his dramatic spiritual reawakening through the intercession of the Blessed Mother. His emphasis on building a flourishing prayer life with his audiences is meant to strengthen the domestic churches in order to set the world ablaze for Christ.
It was essentially the three hearts of the Holy Family that brought about Martin's spiritual revival: The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph- led Martin to discover which occupation he wanted to enter in order to provide for the family that he would one day have by living out the vocation of marriage, the Immaculate Heart of Mary- through the rosary, Martin deepened the spiritual lessons from various priests and faithful Catholics that he spoke with and books that he read to truly bear spiritual fruit that lasted, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus- strengthened by the Divine Mercy devotion and nourished by the Eucharist, a plan for Martin's life was being laid out step-by-step and confirmed at each reception of the Eucharist and visit to the Adoration chapel.
Without the devotion to the Three Hearts of the Holy Family, Martin surely would never have undergone the spiritual strengthening that he did in order to go forward in a sacramental, Christ-centered life. It is through this devotion that Martin continues to deepen his spiritual life and reap the fruits of the life of grace. Now, he wants to share those spiritual fruits with the world. What began as a surprise invitation to speak for his local parish's men's ministry quickly blossomed into an opportunity to speak for multiple groups on a wide variety of topics.
Martin has now spoken at parishes for a wide range of audiences: men's ministries, young adult groups, confirmation candidates, women's ministries, and many more! The goal of each talk is to bring others closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph. Martin feels that the Holy Spirit has gifted him with the ability to speak simply and clearly, teaching others how to grow more in love with Jesus, and he now seeks to spread that love with the Church in a broader sense.
Available Talks (More available and open to requests for specific topics)
The Domestic Priesthood: A Biblical Spirituality for Husbands and Fathers
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that, "the family is the 'domestic church' where God's children learn to pray" (CCC 2685); however, it doesn't seem like the implications of that statement have been outlined for the Church, most especially men. As the head of the household, the domestic church, the husband and father of the family is called to a unique, radical holiness. This is what is meant when men are called the "domestic priest". Martin showcases how that concept is rooted in the Scriptures and how men can live out the call to be the priests of their homes. Holiness isn't reserved for priests and religious; in fact, it is now more dire than ever that the laity strive for saintly levels of holiness unlike ever before. That is only accomplished when men take up the call that God placed on their lives all the way back in the Garden of Eden. In this talk, Martin will highlight that mission of radical holiness for men to understand, and he will also give men the weapons and strategies of the Church and her saints to accomplish that life-long mission.
Reposed in the Sacred Heart: Understanding Our Suffering
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is no stranger to pain and suffering. In fact, the Heart of Our Lord shines forth in His Sacrifice at Calvary, offering His suffering to free us from sin and death. Once He resurrects, Our Lord's sole mission is to spread that grace and mercy which flows from His Sacred Heart to everyone, transforming the suffering in our own lives into a means of sanctifying each and everyone of us. In this talk, we will learn from the holy example of Jesus Himself and others who have come before us. When they picked up their cross and invited Christ into that suffering, the world was never the same. "Reposed in the Sacred Heart" by Martin Gianotti will show us that we can truly trust in Christ when He says, "'In the world, you will have trouble, but take courage, for I have overcome the world'" (John 16:33).
Our Lady's Three Not-So-Secret Ingredients to Holiness
Being the best mother and perfect woman, Our Lady is always seeking to lead us to live holy lives that are closely united with her Son. In this talk, you will hear 3 simple, straightforward ways that Our Lady exemplifies holiness- Humility, Obedience, Detachment from Sin- and calls us to do the same. We will explore various biblical passages and messages from Church-approved Marian Apparitions to grow in deeper love of Our Lady. No matter one’s state in life, Marian devotion will lead you to heights of holiness unimaginable. Be prepared, once you grow in love with Our Lady and follow her spiritual recommendations, the spiritual fruit will sprout like nothing you've ever encountered prior.
