A Seeking Heart with Author, Lara Patangan

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)

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