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Join us as we explore the Feminine Genius! Each episode features a different Catholic woman sharing her "just one small thing"--the bit of wisdom she has discovered and how it has changed her life. It is our quest to rally together as Catholic women and together discover a path to holiness that is 100% Catholic and 100% feminine. Listen in and we'll laugh, cry and grow together.
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A #catholicfaith #rosary If you are looking for ways to pray the Rosary even better, then you are in the right place. The Rosary is one of the most powerful and beautiful prayers that we have Catholics, and we can always so deeper and get more out of this prayer...and I can't wait to show you how! first of all, if you are looking for the basics of praying the rosary, I encourage you to download this FREE RESOURCE: https://pages.convertkit.com/7ebcfa4186/e31760aeba Now, let's talk about praying the Rosary Better. Here are my simple tips! 1. Find a quiet place for 15 minutes! It is best to pray without distractions and to be able to pray the entire prayer at a time. 2. Add Scripture to your prayer. Check out this resource to help you add scripture to your Rosary praying http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/cis/cis319.pdf 3. Add a VIRTUE to each mystery of the rosary. I love this practice and to help you, I created a set of coloring pages to help you understand and memorize the virtues. Grab the free coloring pages here: https://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/virtue 4. And finally, you can add some simple words to each Hail Mary to keep your mind focused on the mystery. Join our private group for Catholic Parents on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401 Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!!! If you would prefer to consume this content as video, head here: https://youtu.be/f8i1SK2zSMU Your sister in the small things, Nancy
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A Ever wonder why Catholics love Mary so much? Well, you're not alone, and in this video I will work to answer all of your questions so that you will have nothing holding you back from really plunging head first into a loving relationship to Mary that will bring you closer to Jesus Christ. First of all, this video digs into WHY Catholics Love Mary. If you are looking for HOW to Love Mary, then I encourage you to download and use this simple guide: https://pages.convertkit.com/bcb46c88df/25ae1cd837 The guide is completely free. Why, simply put, Catholics Love Mary for three reasons: 1. Mary is our Gentle Mother. She is the New Eve and will teach us how to trust God, especially in moments when we are deep in sin and scared to go to God. 2. Mary wants nothing for herself. As Mary said at the Visitation, "My soul magnifies the Lord!" Mary is the perfect disciple and she will take use to Jesus. As many saints have already said, "Through Mary to Jesus" 3. Mary is our perfect Advocate. When we stand for final judgement we will want Mary at our side speaking up for us! So, if she is going to be close to us after deep, we need to cling to her now. Don't forget to grab your free guide, Marian Devotion 101 to help you live out a loving relationship with Mary! Find it here: https://pages.convertkit.com/bcb46c88df/25ae1cd837 Also, please join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ If you would prefer to consume this content as video, just head here: https://youtu.be/o7V33peaIhY Your sister in the small things, Nancy
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A The teaching authority of the Catholic Church can be a tricky thing to understand, even for adults, but it is a good and beautiful thing that we need to not only accept but really love and be thankful for! There are so many modern issues that the Bible alone does not address, so we depend on the authority of our Church, set up by Jesus Himself, to answer some of these questions. The church has always worked to answer difficult questions and after much discussion, study and prayer, the church has taught on that issues with authority. Some historical examples are that Jesus is fully God AND fully man, as well as the Triune nature of God. Yes, the Bible is an infallible book, but we are imperfect. Thank goodness we are not left to our own devices while trying to understand what is good and holy in our modern world. I hope you enjoyed this video and found it helpful! Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Your sister in the small things, Nancy If you would prefer to consume this content as video, just head here: https://youtu.be/BUpP0U_rp0g
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A Ready to have your prayer life utterly transformed? Well, this video will do just that with three (simple) ideas that will transform the way you think, feel, plan and live-out your prayer life. As promised, I'd love to give you a free (beautiful!) bookmark to help you pray through scripture with the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. To grab it, just head here: https://pages.convertkit.com/5428892208/322070dc12 Here is a brief summary of these ideas: 1. Don't make prayer more complicated than it is! Prayer is simply being in the presence of God, and you can do this ANYWHERE, at ANYTIME. Just do it. 2. Prayer should be your #1 priority when you plan your day. Think of it this way: for daily prayer you have made a daily appointment with God and you should treat that very seriously. Never stand Him up!! 3. Anything (and I mean anything) that stands in the way of you getting time to pray is evil. The devil will try to distract you with all sorts of good things, but ignore him! He wants to keep you from having a good prayer life because if you do, he won't be able to tempt you!! I hope you found these ideas helpful and that you really do take the plunge into DAILY, DEDICATED prayer. Make sure that you are tuning into the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS! https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts Please come and join other lovely Catholic Parents on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ And, I'd love to connect with you on Instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/catholicsprouts/ If you would prefer to consume this content as video, just head here: https://youtu.be/5R_vL93Bu80 Your sister in the small things, Nancy
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A It's time to get excited about our Catholic Faith, because it really is so awesome! There is so much to be excited about with our faith--and the extra bonus is that the more excited we are about our faith, the more our KIDS will fall in love with the faith! So, I hope this video gets you excited. I don't go into deep detail here, but I do have a free download of all the things I touch on here so you can dig in deeper if you'd like. Get it here: https://pages.convertkit.com/0d6e06baf4/2a4983274c 10 reasons it's awesome to be Catholic! 1. The Church Teaches with Authority 2. The Pope 3. A Rich History 4. Understanding of True Beauty 5. Mary 6. The Saints 7. Confession 8. Purgatory 9. Theology of the Body 10. Jesus in the Eucharist (MOST IMPORTANT!) I hope you enjoyed this video, and I would LOVE to hear what you would add to this list! There are so many more things I wish I could have added!!! Join the Catholic Sprouts Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Your sister in the small things, Nancy View as video here: https://youtu.be/mWedwWF1OVM
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A The hard truth about prayer is that just going to mass and saying prayers with your family at night is NOT ENOUGH. Yes, God loves you and sees your effort, but He is calling you to something more that He can only give you in personal, quiet time. We all need to spend daily time in quiet prayer. There are many reasons why Personal Prayer is so important. Here are just a few: 1. God's primary language is silence. 2. God wants to know you in a personal way, and reveal Himself to us in a personal way. 3. We show our love through time spent. When we refuse to spend time in personal prayer with God we are really telling Him that he isn't that important to us. So, how do we jump-start a personal prayer life? Well, I suggest starting with reading scripture and using Lectio Divina to pray. Not familiar with Lectio Divina (don't worry, it's simple!)? And, I have a handy bookmark you can print and carry with you to help you with this wonderful form of prayer. Download the free Lectio Divina bookmark here: https://pages.convertkit.com/5428892208/322070dc12 And finally, what can you expect from a daily private prayer time? Well, you can expect God's grace. Of course, God's grace can manifest itself in a million different ways, but they are all good and all infused with love because the come directly from God. And so, sister, I encourage you to breath new life into your personal prayer life because it is super important!! Join us on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Thank you for being here! Your sister in the small things, Nancy View content as video here: https://youtu.be/25UanrG0Mcc
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A Today we are talking about the Catholic Church's teaching on Miscarriage. There has been a LOT of confusion on this point, and with the help of this GREAT BOOK, Grieving Together (find it here: https://amzn.to/2MgFnO0), I work hard to answer some of those questions. I cover the following questions: 1. Can we baptize our baby? 2. Can we name our baby? 3. Can we bury our baby? What do we do if we don't have the baby's remains? 4. Is my baby an angel? A saint? 5. Is my baby in Limbo? Heaven? 6. Is there a funeral or burial rite we can use? I hope this information brings you comfort during this time of grief. I have been through 2 miscarriage and 1 stillbirth loss, so I know how hard this time is and how hard it can be to find some of this info. You are in my prayers, sisters! And, don't forget to check out this incredible book! It offers so much more helpful info for you as you grieve! https://amzn.to/2MgFnO0 And please consider joining us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Your sister in the small things, Nancy View as video here: https://youtu.be/aJpKhBRnWSU
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A Do you wish that your Catholic Family lived more liturgically, but struggle to do all that you think is required to live liturgically as Catholics? Well, it is time to stop feeling guilty, and instead embrace these simple ideas to start living in tune with our beautiful Catholic Church. 1. Start Reading the Daily Reading. this will keep you in tune with the church. To get the daily readings consider using the Laudate App, or going to the USCCB website. 2. Take advantage of free resources. I like to read the daily reflections from Bishop Baron (Word on Fire). I also read the daily reflections from Blessed is She. Make sure to listen in to the daily podcast for Catholic Kids! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7nk3SkLtg0bYbSkXF6qTQ This is a super easy way to help your kids stay in season with the church. 3. Finally, pick out a few feast days and plan ahead! it is good to celebrate and often times kids need so activities to pull them into the harder seasons like Lent and Advent. Join the private Facebook group for Catholic Parents! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Your sister in the small things, Nancy View this content as video here: https://youtu.be/vMU-k7zQ1P8
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A Many of us feel like we simply don't have enough time to get everything done...and one of these things we struggle to fit in each day is prayer. We want to live a good and holy Catholic life, and raise a good and holy catholic family, but there just isn't enough time! And I get it, especially while raising babies, life is very full! But, there is time to get the important things done, and this video will show you how! In this video you will find out: 1. The CORRECT order of priorities you should live your life by. 2. How creating a daily schedule can be life-changing. 3. That you need to make sure your own needs are met BEFORE you can go out and effectively meet the needs of your family. To help you with this work (and it is on-going work, even for those of us that have been at it for awhile!!!) I have 2 resources I would like to offer you. 1. THE DAILY DOCKET FOR CATHOLIC MOMS This simple little book offers you space to plan out and live your life based on the priorities we discussed in this video. I use my daily docket every day, and it has transformed my life! Check it out here: https://catholicsprouts.com/daily-docket-day-planner-for-catholic-moms/ 2. RECLAIM THE DAY EMAIL COURSE FOR CATHOLIC MOMS. Want a little more help getting your life in order? Please consider signing up for a free email course. Over 7 days I will walk you through all of this information and give you ideas for putting it into practice. Sign up here: https://catholicsprouts.com/reclaim-the-day Thanks for being here! Consider joining us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Your sister in the small things, Nancy If you would prefer to consume this content as video, please head here: https://youtu.be/fO3hKtW3aBo
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A As a modern mother we are constantly struggling between two extremes: Trying to be a Super Mom and failing, and then falling into guilt and self-loathing. But, this is not the vocation we are called to as mothers. There is a better way for us Catholic Mothers and the model for this better way is St. Therese. The Little Way of St. Therese is path to holiness for the rest of us. Instead of climbing a mountain to holiness, it is like riding an elevator, which is the very arms of Jesus Christ. The little way to holiness is a reminder that if God put the desire for holiness--and to be a good mother--then because he is a good and just God there will be a way to do this. And they way is to stop trying to be and do everything and instead, Let Go and Let God. The little way also reminds us that the little things matter--and as mothers our live is FULL of little things like diapers and dishes. Each of these little things is an opportunity to love. To download a FREE COLORING PAGE to reflect on the little way of St. Therese, head here: https://pages.convertkit.com/30f283e8bf/20db6eab1b I also SERIOUSLY encourage you to look at your priories. Are they in order? If you feel a little out-of-whack, I encourage you to take this FREE EMAIL COURSE. It is simple and has changed so many lives already. Sign up here: https://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/reclaim-the-day Make sure to listen to the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS! https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts And, join us on Facebook!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ If you would prefer to consume this content as video, just head here: https://youtu.be/ML979_AXp8g Your sister in the small thing, Nancy
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A It can be tricky to talk to our children for the first time about Abortion. We might want to avoid the topic, but unfortunately, Abortion is a reality our children will have to live with and they need us to explain this topic to them first, so that they are grounded and truth and love. In this video I work hard to share ideas for introducing the topic of Abortion to your Catholic Children in a way that is loving, full of mercy and will not rob them of their innocence. Here are my three simple suggestions: 1. When describing what happens with abortion, be clear without being graphic. All on their own children will find the idea of abortion horrifying because they innately know it is. Also, don't explain it away or make it "fluffy". 2. Ground the entire conversation in Mercy and the Nature of God. The last thing we want to do is demonize women who have had an abortion. All too often they are victims as well! Children need to know that God is willing to forgive anyone and He is an ocean of mercy. 3. Finally, encourage children to play an active role in the right to life movement. The most powerful thing they can do is commit to praying daily for the women and babies affected by abortion. They can also give money to pregnancy crisis centers and speak up for life when needed. I really hope this was helpful and that by watching this video you are encourage to speak about these things with the children in your life!! Don't forget to listen to the daily podcast of Catholic Kids: https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts And, please join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ If you would prefer to consume this content as video, head here: https://youtu.be/evmGQQNGsrg
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A The 3rd Key to teaching your children the #catholicfaith is to TRY! That's right, in this video we will finally talk about what we can DO to actually teach...but we are going to TRY our very best...and know that whether our work is fruitful is completely up to God. If you have yet to watch the first videos in this series (this is the 4th and last video) I encourage you to watch those first: 1. The 3 Keys to teaching the catholic faith: https://youtu.be/zRUaSFaysk8 2. The !st Key: Personal Prayer: https://youtu.be/rzs6xOFLeB4 3. The 2nd Key: Profoundly Trusting: https://youtu.be/0NLynOHrjWM 4. The 3rd Key: Willingness to Try: https://youtu.be/vfHpfufT9_g So, let's endeavor to teach our children the catholic faith! Here are the ideas I outline in the video: 1. Creating Situations to Learn with your Children ex: Coloring and Read-aloud Books 2. Use on-going Devotionals and Lessons ex: Jesse Tree (advent), Jesus Tree (Lent) and Catholic Sprouts (listen here: https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts) 3. Create a home where faith can flourish ex: Turn off the TV, make room for silence, Make a habit of discussing the readings/homilies, Direct your conversations toward God, and Provide Catholic Activities the Kids can reach for on their own. Some of the resources mentioned in this video: Catholic Coloring Pages: https://catholicsprouts.com/free-ABC-catholic-coloring-pages Jesse Tree Advent Devotional: https://catholicsprouts.com/jesse-tree Catholic Sprouts Podcast: https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-sprouts Saints in Pearlier Bead/Cross Stitch: https://catholicsprouts.com/the-catholic-saints-in-cross-stitch-the-book/ A few important resources: If you are frustrated that you don't have time to pray during this busy time of raising Catholic Kids, please consider taking this FREE 7 day email course for Catholic Parents. It is called RECLAIM THE DAY, because once your priorities are in order you WILL be able to live better and find time to pray. Join here: https://catholicsprouts.com/reclaim-the-day Make sure to listen to the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS! https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts And, join us on Facebook!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Thanks for being here and remember, we are all still working on this and failing more then we'd like! But keep trying...and trusting and praying. Your sister in the small things, Nancy If you would prefer to consume this content as video, head here: https://youtu.be/vfHpfufT9_g
The following is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A The 2nd Key to teaching the #catholicfaith is to have a profound level of trust in God. Yes, don't dive into lessons plans and Pinterest crafts yet! Effectively teaching the Catholic faith must first be grounded in faith. If you missed the first 2 videos in this little series, I encourage you to watch those first! 1. The 3 KEYS to teaching your children the faith: https://youtu.be/zRUaSFaysk8 2. The 1st Key to teaching the faith: having a personal prayer life: https://youtu.be/rzs6xOFLeB4 In the video I define these 3 ways that you need to examine and grow (through the grace of God) your own level of trust. 1. In order to be a good teacher of the faith, you need to be a trusting believer. ---Do you trust all that the church professes to be true? Even the things that you might not understand. ---Do you trust that God cares specifically about you? ---Do you trust that God is real and alive and active in the world today? 2. God has chosen you for the vocation of Motherhood, and charged you with the task of teaching the faith. God does not inspire us to do things that we won’t be able to achieve. Through His help we need to trust that we will be able to teach our children the faith. 3. Progress in this work will be slow and frustrating. ---Faith that God can bless your small efforts. A great follow up video to this one is HOW TO BE A BETTER MOM: https://youtu.be/ML979_AXp8g A few important resources: If you are frustrated that you don't have time to pray during this busy time of raising Catholic Kids, please consider taking this FREE 7 day email course for Catholic Parents. It is called RECLAIM THE DAY, because once your priorities are in order you WILL be able to live better and find time to pray. Join here: https://catholicsprouts.com/reclaim-the-day Make sure to listen to the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS! https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts And, join us on Facebook!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ And don't worry, we are all very much a work in progress! Trusting is hard and requires DAILY surrender! Your sister in the small things, Nancy If you would prefer to view this content as video, head here: https://youtu.be/0NLynOHrjWM
This is the audio from a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A As Catholic Parents we have the honor and obligation to pass the faith along to our children. But, this can be hard and tricky work. Our children are well, children, and many of us are imperfect and were imperfectly formed. However, God made you a Catholic Parent, and therefore you need to really fight for your own faith and the faith of your children. This video is the first in a series of videos that will help you understand how you can be an effective teacher of the Catholic Faith. The 3 keys to teaching the faith are: 1. Personal Prayer Life 2. Profoundly Trusting God 3. Trying your best to teach. That's right, we don't actually get to the work of teaching (researching, planning) until step #3! So much of teaching the Catholic Faith to our children has to do with the state of our own faith, prayer life and level of trust with God because remember, Faith is a theological virtue, meaning it is a gift of God! No matter how amazing we are, still will faith to teach our children the faith if we don't first intrust with good work to God. A few important resources: If you are frustrated that you don't have time to pray during this busy time of raising Catholic Kids, please consider taking this FREE 7 day email course for Catholic Parents. It is called RECLAIM THE DAY, because once your priorities are in order you WILL be able to live better and find time to pray. Join here: https://catholicsprouts.com/reclaim-the-day Make sure to listen to the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS! https://catholicsprouts/catholic-sprouts And, join us on Facebook!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ view this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zRUaSFaysk8
The following is the audio of a video shared on the Catholic Sprouts for Moms Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A #catholicparent #catholicfaith The first key to teaching you children the #catholicfaith is to remain grounded in and sustained by PRAYER. That's right, before teaching the children in your life the Catholic Faith you need to work on YOU first and make sure that you are connected to God. If you missed the first video in this little series, I encourage you to watch that first! 1. The 3 KEYS to teaching your children the faith: https://youtu.be/zRUaSFaysk8 As Catholic Parents our first work is to create a DAILY, DEDICATED prayer time for ourselves. I hear from Catholic Parents ALL THE TIME that they just don't have 10 minutes a day to use for prayer. In fact, I used to feel this way myself, but you do have time to pray, you just aren't making prayer a priority...but you need to do this! I recently shared 2 important videos on prayer. I encourage you to check them out: 1. The HARD truth about prayer: https://youtu.be/25UanrG0Mcc 2. Three ideas that will transform your personal prayer life: https://youtu.be/5R_vL93Bu80 If you are frustrated that you don't have time to pray during this busy time of raising Catholic Kids, please consider taking this FREE 7 day email course for Catholic Parents. It is called RECLAIM THE DAY, because once your priorities are in order you WILL be able to live better and find time to pray. Join here: https://catholicsprouts.com/reclaim-the-day The three reason why prayer is the MOST important KEY to teaching your children the faith are: 1. You CAN NOT do this on your own skill and virtue 2. God knows best what your children need. Allow Him to show you in the private silence of prayer. 3. You will fail. In order to forgive yourself and move forward, you need to be connected to the well-spring of grace, Jesus Christ. I hope this video inspired you, and remember, we are all a work in progress! We don't need to be perfect in prayer before we teach our children, but we need to be constantly working on it and making progress! Make sure to listen to the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS! https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts And, join us on Facebook!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125545047685401/ Your sister in the small things, Nancy If you would prefer to watch this content as video, head here: https://youtu.be/rzs6xOFLeB4
I am big on looking back...and then looking forward at the end of the year. I know this is way over done right now, but I find it helpful since I usually am to "stuck in the moment" to really understand what I am experiencing when I experience it. So, today's episode is a little personal as I look at the ways I have changed and grown and struggled this past year. I hope you find it helpful! With the help of a great book, Fire and Light by Fr. Jacques Philippe, I have been reflecting a lot on why this year of spiritual growth has been also so hard and even a little painful. I fell like this year, more than any other, I have been forced to confront some hard truths about myself. I know I have taken a few steps in my spiritual life, but I also feel like I have seen, more clearly then ever, just how long the spiritual path is, and how far I have to go. I was finally able to make sense of all of this with Fr. Jacques Philippe's book. He wrote an incredible section on the need for spiritual poverty. I read directly from the book, and when I read that something clicked. Yes, the closer you get to God the more you see your failing...and although I KNEW that, actually living it has been harder than I thought it would be!! I also have been reflecting on what exactly it means to be hopeful and why hope, rightly understood, is so tightly linked to humility. Lived through lots of humility this year! Thanks for letting me share from the heart this week and I hope you are doing some similar self-searching! Links mentioned in this episode: Learn how to love your husband just a little bit better with this 7 day challenge for Catholic Wives Head over to Youtube and check out my new channel. And while there, don't for get to subscribe!! And, are you listening to the DAILY PODCAST FOR CATHOLIC KIDS? Over 3,000 families and classrooms tune into the daily 5 minute podcast. Join us!! Have a blessed final couple days of Advent! Nancy
Hey there friends! I am taking a break from all of the wonderful guests (I hope you loved hearing from them as much as I enjoyed talking with them!). So, instead of having a guest, I am taking minute to share personally (yikes!). I am actually an introvert, and would rather talk about other people, but since it has been a year since we lost Max at 20 weeks. That loss was a tremendously transformative event. I talk about the amazing experience I had while loosing that baby in this episode: https://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2017/12/j1st-022-on-still-being-here.html. It has been a very full year since we lost Max. Life has kept moving forward, that is for sure! We suffered another miscarriage, and are now about 27 weeks along with another little boy. I shared about that miscarriage in this podcast episode: https://www.dosmallthingswithlove.com/2018/05/j1st-046-when-trusting-feels-foolish.html Most profoundly, though, both my husband and I have really grown in a devotion to Mary. We aren't perfect, but we are at the point where if we slack in our devotion for even a day, we FEEL it. I really feel like we depend on her. I thank our little Max in heaven and St. Maximillian Kolbe for helping me embrace this devotion. If you have yet to listen into the Catholic Sprout's Podcast, I really encourage you to tune in! Find all of the listening options here: https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts In the episode I also discuss a major shift that I plan to take in the coming year. I plan to focus more on Catholic Kids and Catholic Families, and will be producing more content under the banner of Catholic Sprouts. Find all of the listening options here: https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/catholic-sprouts My first major project is a new Youtube channel! Crazy, right?!? The channel is called Catholic Sprouts for Moms. It is a channel for Catholic Parents, where I hope to help you raise saints, and answer questions we all have as Catholic Parents. I would love to have you jump over to Youtube and watch the first couple videos. Head here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45d_VVnoX-VMYNy7OECo2A And finally, if you are still looking for Advent ideas, head here! I'm obsessed with Advent: https://dosmallthingswithlove.com/advent Thank you for all of your love and support!! Your sister in the small things, Nancy
Hey there! I am sure that you know about the amazing ministry, Blessed Is She. This beautiful ministry for Catholic Women has created so many incredible resources for Catholic Women--communities, daily reflections, liturgical studies, beautiful planners, and so much more. It feels like Blessed Is She has just always existed (what did we do before their daily emails?) but the truth is that this ministry is only 4 years old! That's right, just 4 years ago, Jenna Guizar, a busy Momma, decided that we Catholic Ladies needed a beautiful ministry, similar to the ones she had seen out in the Protestant world. She was right. Many women jumped in to help her, the team and the audience grew, and continues to grow to this day. For all of these reasons, I was excited to bring Jenna onto the podcast so we all could hear about the girl behind Blessed Is She. As Jenna shares in the podcast, Blessed Is She's goal is to help women grow in Christ-Centered friendships, and they have been an incredible force for building communities for catholic women...all over the world! Blessed Is She runs a number of thriving regional Facebook groups (you can find your group right here), and encourages local members of the community to host what they call Blessed Brunches, where Catholic women can meet in person and grow in real friendship. In the episode Jenna also shares about how Blessed Is She has transformed her own life. Just like me, Jenna was not perfect before she started this ministry, and is still working on that perfection ;). She felt led to start this ministry, so she just plunged right in! She refused to be limited by fear and instead she went ahead with this big idea and has been fed and transformed along with many of the members of the community she founded. If you are still looking for a beautiful Advent Devotional, I encourage you to check out BEARING LIGHTfrom Blessed Is She. It is an incredibly beautiful study for Catholic Women that focuses on the Magnificat. Also, Blessed Is She is up to something very exciting right now! Jenna and her team are currently in IRELAND hosting a Blessed Is She Wild retreat! Join me in prayer that the retreat is a success and they travel safely! Finally, as I mentioned in the podcast, if you are still looking for an Advent resource for your family, I encourage you to check out all of the ideas I have right here: dosmallthingswithlove.com/advent. I hope you are well--and if you are in the US, have a blessed Thanksgiving tomorrow! Your sister in the small things, Nancy
Hey friends! I just love sharing wonderful catholic ladies with you here on the Just One Small Thing Podcast, and I have another great one for you today! Sterling Jaquithis on today's podcast, and if you don't already know and love her, you will today! Sterling is passionate about helping Catholic Woman in a variety of ways. If you aren't already listening to her podcast, Coffee and Pearls, then you should start. It's great! Sterling also runs a THRIVING facebook group to help Catholic families embrace minimalism and leave chaos behind, she works closely with up-and-coming Catholic female business owners and she has a wonderful resource for all of us as we leave in to the holiday season. Because, while the holidays are a beautiful time, they can also be a very stressful time, and a hard time on our marriages. One of the most powerful things that Sterling said in our conversation, which I'm sure you feel is true, is that the devil loves American holidays. He loves how wrapped up in things we get--things that aren't God. He loves the materialism, the stress and the way our relationships can suffer. In the episode Sterling offers 2 simple strategies to live better during this coming holiday season: Have a Code Word Avoid the Pottery Barn Syndrome Sterling digs deeper into each of these concepts in her book, Be Merry and will be helping women prepare for the holidays with her Holiday Training Workshop, which will be held on November 15th, 16th and 17th. I really think that we ALL should consider signing up and attending this training. Wouldn't it be amazing to stay focused on GOD and FAMILY this holiday season, and actually enjoy it? To sign up, just head here: I hope you find a lot of value in this episode! As I mentioned in the episode, I also have some great resources for Advent and the coming year available right now! Check them out! Jesse Tree Advent Devotional for Catholic Families(it's kid-friendly!) Marian Themed Planner for Catholic Women(Dec '18-Dec '19) I hope you are well! You sister in the small things,
Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of the Just One Small Thing Podcast. I hope you have been enjoying all of the wonderful ladies that I have had on lately. It has been so much chatting with them all and tapping into their unique wisdom! I have another great lady to share with you today, and I have a feeling that her message will be as challenging for some of you as it was for me! Mary Harrell from Domestic Apologistis here today to talk about...budgets. I know...ugh, budgeting. When Mary brought this up as the topic she would like to talk about I thought, well, okay, if you really want to. If you are like me, you get that budgeting is important, you do it a little bit, but would never deliberately go out of your way to learn more about it! Well, Mary challenged me on this point, and I bet she will challenge many of you as well. In the episode Mary shares how she met her husband (really good story) and how they ended up needing to seriously budget. Because of the circumstances he was able to convince her to take Financial Peace University and, according to Mary, what they learned in that course allowed them to not only buy the house they wanted, but have a better marriage and live better. It's really inspiring! In this episode we also talk about tithing, communication, the specifics of successful budgeting and lots of other great topics. Once you are done listening I encourage you to connect with Mary at her blog! Here are a few links mentioned in this episode: Financial Peace University: Saying Yes To Sacrifice Sex, Salaries and Salads, Just Do the Hard Work Can Catholic Schools Be Tuition Free? Also, as I mentioned at the end of the episode, my Marian Themed Liturgical Planner is on sale right now! I didn't order as many as last year (when I sold out) so if you want one, go get one! Check them out here: Marian Planner Liturgical Planner. Your sister in the small things, Nancy