A Seeking Heart

Allison learns more about Kelly's new book, Saintly Moms: 25 Stories of Holiness (OSV)   In the episode:   *Kelly nun to mom of nine! Hence her website  https://www.nun2nine. com  #Clever   *How these 25 Saintly moms helped Kelly in her many experiences as a mother. *Encouraged by these powerful often ordinary stories of motherhood, she found herself taking 'notes' and knew one day she'd like to share that wisdom with other mothers! *Some of her favorites:  Mary, Queen of the Mom Saints (well, to be fair, she's queen of all saints) and Zelie Martin (St. Therese's sweet mama - who wrote letters detailing many of her parenting woes - including dealing with a strong-willed young Therese!!)  *St. Gladys lived a WILD "Bonnie and Clyde" type life before her son helped convert her and her husband, both nobility -- illustrating the amazing things our children can teach us!   Learn more and grab a copy of Saintly Moms at  www.Nun2Nine.com

Laura and Allison discuss topics from Sweet Cross: A Marian Guide to Suffering (OSV).   **Laura's story is incredible, powerful, and painful at times, but full of hope for the rest of us. She bore crosses we pray to never endure but united to Christ and guided by Mary's ten principle virtues, Laura opened my heart to not fear what the future may hold, because waiting for us in every circumstance is a love, peace, and grace that surpasses our understanding!     Included in this episode:   *Don't compare crosses *Suffering is important and necessary *Uniting our crosses to Christ is LIFE CHANGING *How can you possibly maintain your sense of humor in the face of difficult times? *Staying PLUGGED in through constant mental prayer - far easier than it sounds   Stay Connected with Laura: www. https://www. lauramaryphelps.com

Allison interviews Motherhood Redeemed author, Kimberly Cook (Tan Books)   In this episode:   * My parakeets decide to join in (now and then) in celebration of St. Francis of Assissi's feast day!! For the record, it is a myth if you cover them up, they'll be quiet. Oh, my family has the best ideas #NOT *Kim has an amazing story to share -- of the lies she bought into and how the teachings of the Church helped her find balance and joy in embracing all the desires God placed in her heart. *A historical look at motherhood and St. John Paul II's Feminine Genius  *Utilizing the God-given gift of MULTI-TASKING! *Wonderful discussion on Spiritual Motherhood *Learn more on KimberlyCook.me