When life didn’t go the way she planned, Maria discovered that God’s hand was still at work—in ways she never imagined. From devastating miscarriages and opening her home to foster children to standing in the holy presence of the Eucharistic Miracle in Fatima, Maria’s story is one of surrender, healing, and transformation.

Now a Catholic author and mom of four, Maria shares how God turned heartbreak into blessing and how she learned to pray without ceasing, even in the darkest seasons.

This conversation will remind you that even when you can’t see Him, God is moving.

In This Episode

• Maria’s early faith life and lifelong connection to the Mass
• How her husband’s conversion to Catholicism became part of their family’s story
• Facing the pain of four miscarriages and finding hope through foster care and adoption
• Learning to recognize God’s presence in hindsight
• The miraculous pilgrimage to Fatima that transformed her heart and faith
• How Maria channels her journey into writing faith-filled stories for children and moms

Favorite Scripture

“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Learn More About Maria Riley

• Website: MariaRileyAuthor.com
• Instagram & Facebook: @MariaRileyAuthor
• Books: Adventures with the Saints series (Books 1–4 available now; Book 5 coming in 2026)

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