A Seeking Heart

In this episode, Allison Gingras speaks with Lara Patangan, author of the new book  Simple Mercies: How the Works of Mercy Bring Peace and Fulfillment  (OSV). Lara and Allison discuss: How Lara's 40th Birthday sparked a year of works of mercy The many ways one can Visit the Imprisoned, including Lara's experience at Florida State Prison, The study that revealed what caring for a young person can mean to future success in their life! Lara's excellent advice to "Do your homework"—there is so much about the faith we don't even know we DON'T EVEN KNOW! Bear Wrongs Patiently -- Allison's Favorite #NOT and the humbling life-changing advice from Thomas a Kempis, The connection between Allison's new obsession with the Animal Planet show: The Zoo, her daughter, and spiritual enrichment Learn more at  www.LaraPatangan.com Find the Book Here:  https://amzn.to/3oXJ6mY  (Affiliate Link)

Today, I interview myself about the new WINE: Women In the New Evangelization 365 Daily Devotional—Called By Name. Devotionals as conversation kick-starters for sharing your faith with friends and family Journaling your time with the Scriptures Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!! Should be engraved on everything I own! The gift of grace and some ways God makes it abundantly available to us! Link for Called By Name Book Bundle (which includes the book, beautiful journal, bookmark, stickers and special vinyl sticker:   https://bit.ly/ 31jMIoi

Focusing on the beauty and blessings of being Catholic. I hope you will tune in (*no guest this episode, just me—because you were on my heart). *Grace Trifecta: Prayer, Sacrament, & Scriptures *Prayer: You can't do this wrong, honest, I share some ideas *Scripture: Do you wonder what's the big deal? It's the best way to learn how to hear God's voice in your life! *Sacrament: Outward signs of grace, available and mystical - can't beat them and can't find them anyplace else. **And...the Funny Way God answered my prayer. IT was totally what I needed but not at all what I wanted!

Allison is joined in this episode by  Be Bold in the Broken: How I Found my Courage and Purpose in God's Unconditional Love  (Ave Maria Press) author Mary Lenaburg.   Discussed, among other things: Getting past comparisons  What are the spiritual benefits of celebration, joy, and encouragement Does gossip make a difference, really?  Receiving God's Love, for real Living what you believe outside your heart and your home! Learn more about Mary Lenaburg:  https://www. marylenaburg.com/ Order Be Bold in the Broken (affiliate link):  https://amzn.to/3tk2LOt