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There is no better way to end our season than with a series on raising our children in the faith. It's such an important topic, and something we are both so passionate about, that we knew we needed a few episodes to cover it. We end our season with an AMAZING interview that you won't want to miss!
Raising children is hard and we crumble, fail, and cry a lot. But if we can remember that God is a God of love and mercy and have that same heart towards our children than we can, by our example, lead them closer to Christ. "We must first create a home where tenderness, forgiveness, respect, fidelity, and disinterested service are the rule." (CCC 2223) God knows we will not be perfect parents but He calls us to pass on the faith to our children and no one can do it more effectively than us! That is truly a difficult task but He equips us with everything we will need."The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to produce an adequate substitute." (CCC 2221)
“Your life has a purpose and you have a mission in Jesus... Your mission field begins in your home. To help the people living under your roof realize that their lives are not meaningless, that their lives are bigger than they seem. That there is a God who loves them. Your mission is to them first of all...and then to everyone else you come in contact with. But they are first. Miss that, and you is the very reason why you even exist!”
-Father Mike Schmitz
SPECIAL THANKS:

• Mike Loin @ MiloElevation Studios: Content Editor and Sound Producer
• Paul Bilodeau @ Apical: Content Advisor
• Olivia Breen: Photographer, Marketing, and PR

SHOW NOTES:

• Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Jacques Philippe (section 7 Part 1)
• CCC 2221-2228
• Bishop Barron: Catholicism and Beauty
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUBNTNiqn60

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We are continuing on in our conversation of raising children in the faith. In this episode we dive into some of the more difficult aspects that we can face in handing on our beliefs to our children. Many of these difficulties are often rooted in the thought that we are not good enough for this task. Once we see this lie for what it is we can have faith in the truth that God has chosen YOU for this mission. No one else is better equipped to raise your children then you. In our conversation we remind ourselves that God will provide all that we need in bringing our children closer to God through our words and examples.
We also look at some of the fears we face as parents: What if my child asks me a question I can not answer? What if I'm pushing my faith on them and it turns them away? What if I'm not a good enough example of living out the faith? What if... What if...This can become crippling and spiral us to then let fear hold us back from doing what God has called us to, to be the most important people in educating our children in the faith and to bring them to His merciful heart.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he's old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
SPECIAL THANKS:

• Mike Loin @ MiloElevation Studios: Content Editor and Sound Producer
• Paul Bilodeau @ Apical: Content Advisor
• Olivia Breen: Photographer, Marketing, and PR

SHOW NOTES:
Father Mike Schmitz: Article on Raising Children in the Faith
https://stswithuns.org.uk/raise-kids-as-catholics/
Father Mike Schmitz: Talk on Anti-Fragile Faith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDnXk5iiCxM

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This week I speak to the honest reality that - Motherhood is Hard!
But it is precisely through this vocation of sacrifice and self-giving that we become purified and sanctified! Motherhood is a mission field that encompasses the entirety of mankind since as John Paul II beautifully said “the history of EVERY HUMAN BEING passes through the threshold of a woman’s motherhood”
Blessings to you my friends!

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"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully." - Romans 12:6-8
This week I sit down with the lovely Jill Simons, founder of Many Parts Ministries, to discuss the importance of understanding our God-given charisms. Jill shares the treasure of recognizing the unique gifts that God has given each of us! It is through taking delight in who God has created us to be and nurturing our gifts that we can most fruitfully grow His kingdom in our hearts, in our churches, and in our own homes!
Many Parts Ministries
https://manypartsministries.com/about-many-parts-ministries/

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We are so thankful to all of our listeners and wanted to let you know we aren't done for the summer, we are just taking a week off. We are praying for each of you and your intentions.
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May God bless you!
Suzanne and Julie

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