In this episode, for the first time ever, we answer questions submitted by our listeners! We answer questions like: How have we healed in our identity as mother, daughter, sister, and bride? How to handle the pressure of people relying on you for spiritual improvement? How to cultivate a life that reflects beauty? How to heal from childhood sexual trauma? How has our faith evolved over the different seasons in our lives? The difference between being too nice and choosing mercy? And more!    Heather’s One Thing - Her daughter’s art and the beauty of Catholic artists building each other up and rejoicing in the talent of others.  Heather’s Other One thing - Tammy Peterson’s Rosary Testimony  Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup Michelle’s One Thing - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and the new Netflix series based on the book   Other Resources Mentioned:   Be Healed and Be Restored by Dr. Bob Schuchts The Wounded Heart by Dan Allender  Restore the Glory Podcast The Forgiving Life by Dr. Robert Enright  Forgiveness Meditation from Sr. Miriam Seeking Healing Through Forgiveness SEEK 2019 with Sr. Miriam and Fr. John Burns The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson Anatomy of a Soul by Curt Thompson The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Way of the Heart Podcast Wild at Heart Podcast    Journal Questions:  What area of your identity (daughter, sister, mother, bride) has the Lord done the most healing in your life? Who do I feel unable to forgive? Who can I make myself more available to as a friend?    Discussion Questions:  How can you intentionally bring beauty into your everyday life? How does God want to meet you with prayer that aligns with the rhythms of your current season? What boundaries do you sense a need to implement? 

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In this week's episode, we continue our conversation about leading with our God-given authority, particularly in our spiritual or biological motherhood. We talk about how God has blessed us with the Sacraments, Scripture, and prayer to fight spiritual battles. We reflect on the importance of rooting our identity in Christ, how Our Lady modeled feminine leadership, and practical ways to do spiritual warfare. We also discuss generational bondage, repairing trust, and the power of an apology given and received.    Heather’s One Thing - Her  Battle Cry playlist and her friendship with Michelle and Sister Miriam and the way they have helped her through dark seasons in life Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Having Heather visit and The  Litany of the Waiting Woman Michelle’s One Thing - Bee Still a Catholic Jewelry Company   Other Resources Mentioned:   Priscilla Shirer’s talk on the Armor of God and the schemes of the devil Sr. Miriam and Fr. John Burn’s talks on forgiveness (Healing Through Forgiveness and Seeking Healing Through Forgiveness) Sr. Miriam’s   Forgiveness Meditation  Renouncing Lies and Announcing Truth – 7 Deadly Wounds  Scripture Verses on Identity    Journal Questions:  What areas does the enemy often attack me in this area? What are my frequent sins? What are the deeper longs behind my frequent sins? Am I tempted to under-spiritualize or over-spiritualize the sufferings, temptations, and attacks in my life? When did I last go to confession? When am I planning to go next? What battles have I inherited from my family? How can I take responsibility for those battles?    Discussion Questions:  How can you apply the invitation to worship rather than worry in your current season? What are the prayers and tools God has given you out of love to help you on this journey? Who has been entrusted to you? How can you pray for them and do battle? Where in my life can I invite Christ’s Precious Blood into my life and family? What are some of Jesus’ promises in response to the attacks you face?    Quote to Ponder: “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” (Ephesians 6:10-18)   Scripture for Lectio:  “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them” (Deuteronomy 4:9)   Sponsor - Leanne Bowen: Today’s sponsor is Leanne Bowen Fine Art. Leanne is a Catholic Artist and a stay at home mom. She has released a beautiful collection of candles, prints, and gifts just in time for Mother's Day, Confirmations and all the upcoming Sacraments! She has an incredible Holy Spirit candle and a baptism candle that smells just like Chrism. These are beautiful gifts intentionally curated for those receiving their Sacraments. Her most popular print, Sacrifice of Love, depicts a married couple embracing the cross on their wedding day. It is bound to be the most intentional gift your friends or family will receive for their wedding.  Leanne also just released a batch of bronze Prayer Card Holders that are absolutely stunning. They come in a three pack of each of the Hearts of the Holy Family. They are sturdy and beautiful- the perfect weight to hold small prints. She is offering 15% off site wide to all our listeners with the code ABIDE15 at www.LeanneBowen.com.

S14 E14 - Leading with God-Given Authority (Part 2)

In this week's episode, we reflect on leading with our God-given authority rather than worldly influence. We discuss the importance of remembering our identity in Christ and how true authority is a display of intimacy that has been rooted in a real tangible love. We share the ways we may have been wounded by authority figures in our past, why these wounds can distort our perception of authority, and how to heal from these wounds so that we can lead others into the light of Christ.   Heather’s One Thing -  Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup) from My Kitchen Little Sister Miriam’s On Thing - The book  Litanies of the Heart by Dr Gerry Crete Michelle’s One Thing -  Beatify: Lullabies with the Saints (an album of Catholic lullabies) from Beatify with Josh Blakesley and Kelly Lombardi   Other Resources Mentioned:  The Restore the Glory Podcast series on Parts Work (Parts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry Crete; Parts Work (Part 2) w/ Brya Hanan; Parts Work (Part 3) w/ Bishop Andrew Miller)   Journal Questions:  How have I abdicated my God-given authority? When do I perceive surrender to be a form of defeat? How has authority been misused in my life? How is God inviting me to stay with Him in faithfulness and obedience? Where do I need to be both honoring and honest?    Discussion Questions:  How often do you think God is holding out on you? How do I lose sight of God-given authority by seeking out worldly influence? What accountability do I need to choose surrendered, God-given authority over worldly influence? When have you felt safe under God’s authority? How do you need to grow and mature to better lead and serve others?    Quote to Ponder: “The fourth commandment opens the second table of the Decalogue. It shows us the order of charity. God has willed that, after him, we should honor our parents to whom we owe life and who have handed on to us the knowledge of God. We are obliged to honor and respect all those whom God, for our good, has vested with his authority.” (CCC 2197)   Scripture for Lectio:  “Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.” (Deuteronomy 4:9)   Sponsor - WalletWin: A big thank you to our sponsor WalletWin, Catholic financial formation for the whole family and creators of The Catholic Money Academy. Most of us were never taught how to manage our money 

S14 E13 - Leading with God-Given Authority

In this week's episode, we reflect on the themes of resurrection, grief, and hope in Pope Francis’  Easter Vigil homily. We chat about the sadness of unfulfilled dreams and the tender places in our hearts where we are afraid to hope and want to stay in the tomb. We also talk about the anxieties and worries that can come with trying to figure things out on our own and the importance of surrendering our plans to God. Just like Christ, we are called to walk through the sufferings of this life with Him into the Resurrection.   Heather’s One Thing -  Her  Easter playlist Heather’s Other One Thing - The book  Becoming Wife: Saying Yes to More than the Dress by Rachel Bulman (or on Amazon here) Sister Miriam’s On Thing - The book Beloved Daughter by Carrie Daunt  Michelle’s One Thing - The book  Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness by Brya Hanan (or on Amazon here)   Other Resources Mentioned:  The Restore the Glory Podcast series on Parts Work (Parts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry Crete; Parts Work (Part 2) w/ Brya Hanan; Parts Work (Part 3) w/ Bishop Andrew Miller)   Journal Questions:  What hopes have been dashed by the sorrowful mysteries of my life? Where are the places that I am afraid to hope? Do I believe my dreams are doomed to fail? What anxieties in my heart are preventing me from hoping?    Discussion Questions:  How are you still living in winter during the spring of Easter? Do you know how to practice Resurrection? In what ways do you believe your dreams rely on you for their fulfillment? How do you intellectualize or explain away your dreams?    Quote to Ponder: “Yet the same women who bore this darkness in their hearts tell us something quite extraordinary. When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. This is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of light over darkness, the rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure. It is the Lord, the God of the impossible, who rolled away the stone forever. Even now, he opens our hearts, so that hope may be born ever anew. We too, then, should “look up” to him.” (Pope Francis,  Easter Vigil Homily)   Scripture for Lectio:  “When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back.” (Mark 16:4)   Sponsor - Farm of the Child: Farm of the Child is a Catholic children's home, school and clinic in Trujillo, Honduras where children receive healing care from a team of Honduran staff, Franciscan sisters, and international missionaries. Each year, the Farm of the Child attracts dedicated missionaries who make a 2 year commitment of service. Missionaries come from all different walks of life in order to serve in a variety of functions such as teaching, nursing, project management and community outreach. After spending 6 weeks in Antigua, Guatemala learning Spanish, missionaries travel to the children’s home where they live together and are guided by the four pillars of community, spirituality, simplicity and service.  Short term immersion trips, remote and summer service opportunities are also available.  If you think you might be called to serve in the capacity of an international missionary, email missions@farmofthechild.org. Want to learn more about how to get involved in the mission in the US? Check out farmofthechild.org and sign up for our monthly newsletter here: https://www.farmofthechild.org/contact-us

S14 E12 - Living in the Resurrection

In this week's episode, we conclude our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and discuss the theme of “focus”. We chat about our natural temptation to focus on our woundedness, why we should take action and invite Jesus into these places, and how our wounds can be transformed into signs of the resurrection power of Christ. We also talk about the crosses we bear and the importance of recognizing the little resurrections in our life. Friends, thank you for journeying with us this Lenten season. We look forward to seeing you again after Easter!   Heather’s One Thing -  Our team behind the scenes: Kate, Camille, and Kristina! We are so grateful for you Sister Miriam’s On Thing - Springtime! Michelle’s One Thing - These Easter themed charcuterie boards!  Option 1 Here.  Option 2 Here.   Announcement(s): We will be taking a two week break for Easter beginning on 4/1/24! Season 14 will continue on 4/15/24!   Journal Questions:  What was hard for me? What were the graces and mercies I experienced? How have I grown? How can I make this week holy? What wounds do I bring to Jesus? What wounds do I simply “stare at”?    Discussion Questions:  Where in your life are you seeking glory? Do I live like the Resurrection is a reality? When do you lose hope? Does the story you tell yourself about God align with God’s story (the Paschal Mystery)? What are the places of my heart that I don’t believe the narrative (of the Paschal Mystery)?    Quotes to Ponder: “How are wounds made glorious? By our deciding what we will do with them. Our Jesus turned his wounds into beauty, and there is not one of us who would say, “Oh, this should not be in eternity.” Our poor hearts thrill to the verity that he is always showing his wounds to the Father on our behalf. They are transformed now in glory. Likewise, there is a transformation that we too can make of our own little everyday wounds which sometimes seem so deep and so big and so insufferable to us. How do we transform them into glory? By looking at Jesus, by remembering his suffering which was turned into glory.”  (Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. A Time of Renewal. Kindle Edition. Page 207)   Scripture for Lectio:  “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (John 12:24)   Sponsor - Pearl and Thistle: Pearl & Thistle equips Catholics to both understand and love God’s design for our bodies and menstrual cycles – from puberty to perimenopause, and everything in between!  Pearl & Thistle features online courses, like:  Cycle Prep - for parents and daughters to prepare for her first period, together!  Perimenopause Prep - for couples who want to navigate NFP amidst cycle changes, together!  Plus, books for teens and single women and tons of downloadable body literacy resources! Pearl and Thistle founder Christina Valenzuela weaves together modern cycle science with insights from Scripture, tradition, and JPII’s Theology of the Body to give us the positive language to talk about cycles, periods, and fertility – even when it all may just feel like a confusing mess.  Learn more about Pearl and Thistle’s innovative approach to Catholic body literacy @pearlandthistle or pearlandthistle.com, and be sure to use code TOGETHER to get 10% off at-home courses!

S14 E11 - A Time of Renewal (Holy Week: Focus)

In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on how life is a continual process of refinement and how true learning comes through the healing found in suffering and communion. We also talk about the feelings of shame that accompany situations where we fall short, the importance of recognizing our limitations in humility, and how God desires to redeem our deepest wounds to help us grow in communion and love.    Heather’s One Thing -  Sarah Kroger’s new song No Filter  Sister Miriam’s On Thing - Heather Khym’s Lenten Playlist (AGAIN!!) Michelle’s One Thing - Floret Flowers   Announcement: We will be taking a two week break for Easter beginning on 4/1/24. Season 14 will continue on 4/15/24!   Journal Questions:  What learning curves in my life do I react to with shame or fear? Where in my life do I feel like I need to figure it out? What are my most frequent complaints? How do they wound the Heart of Christ? How can I honor the Lord this upcoming Holy Week?    Discussion Questions:  What lessons are you learning this Lent? What blocks and walls do you experience when learning new lessons? How is the Lord inviting you to put in effort in learning the lessons of this season? How can you show loving and attentive devotion to the Lord in your daily life?    Quote to Ponder: “Let us think for a few minutes about the process of learning. All real learning requires a great effort….One could perhaps define the greatest scholars as those who have put forth the most effort with the equipment that God gave them. There is always some form of suffering in all learning because there must be patience, and patience is suffering. There is always humility in learning. It is the great scholars who realize how little they know…” (Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. A Time of Renewal. Kindle Edition. Page 175)   Scripture for Lectio:  “He said to his apostles, “I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.”” (John 16:12)   Sponsor - The Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences: Discover CMASAS, where education is as unique as your child. CMASAS offers a personalized learning experience that adapts to each student's passions and pace. This WASC-accredited K-12 online school is an asynchronous, mastery-based program is a great fit for families seeking flexibility.  CMASAS offers an experienced instructional support team with an average of 15 years’ experience. Course Instructors and Personalized Education Coaches (PECs) work with parents and students to develop a Personalized Education Plan specific to each student’s goals. The CMASAS community represents 30 countries. Students create lifelong friendships as they connect at clubs, homerooms, international trips, and in-person events. With dual-enrollment and AP options, students often graduate with college credits. We're excited to offer Abiding Together listeners a special promo code ABIDE2024 to waive the enrollment registration fee. Discover how CMASAS can redefine education for your child: Visit www.cmasas.org, Email info@cmasas.org, Call 503.226.7374

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