Faith and Family at the Heart of a Catholic Pharmacy

In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim sits down with Mike and Jen Shannon, Founders of Lily's Pharmacy in Johns Creek, Georgia. What happens when a Catholic couple decides to bring their faith boldly into one of the most secular industries—healthcare? Mike and Jen share how they built a family-run pharmacy rooted in service, prayer, and community. From home deliveries and hugs to homeschooling and hard conversations, the Shannons open up about living their Catholic faith with authenticity and love in both business and parenting.

What’s in this episode:

• A difficult childbirth that led to launching a Catholic family pharmacy
• Living their faith boldly in a secular healthcare industry
• Creating a welcoming space through prayer, presence, and personal care
• The moment Jen refused to fill an abortive prescription
• Favorite Book: St. Dominic and the Rosary
• One resource every Catholic family should know: How to Pray the Rosary (Booklet)
• Book they highly recommend: Generation Anxiety by Lauren Cook
• Advice to their younger selves: Live your faith openly and early
• Final piece of advice: Surround yourself with people who share your faith and values

Resources Mentioned:

Lily’s Pharmacy – A family-run Catholic pharmacy in Johns Creek, Georgia, dedicated to faith-filled care and personalized service

Catholic Pharmacy Association – Helps connect patients with faith-aligned pharmacies across the country

Catholic Medical Association – Directory of Catholic healthcare providers and support for medical professionals living out their faith

National Community Pharmacists Association – Resource to find independently owned pharmacies, many of which align with faith-based values

Generation Anxiety by Lauren Cook – Eye-opening book exploring the mental health crisis among today’s youth, especially after the rise of smartphones

St. Dominic and the Rosary – A family-friendly book on the origins of the Rosary, perfect for children’s faith formation

St. John Bosco Academy – Hybrid homeschool program that played a transformative role in the Shannon family's faith and education journey