In this final part of the talk series from our favored. retreat, we are sharing the keynote by Sister Josephine Garrett entitled “Living as the Favored One”.   Once we receive the loving Gaze of the Father, how do we live as women of faith? It doesn’t mean that we won’t struggle, but it does mean that we can be rooted in the love and mercy of God and continue to return to His gaze.   To view pictures from our Women’s Retreat, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4   ..read more

What can moms learn from St. John the Baptist? In today’s episode we talk about the qualities from this saint that can help us in our vocation (you know, besides being a voice “crying out in the wilderness” at our kids…).   Resources: Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist  2023 Eucharistic Congress Registration CET Article from Dr. Luke Arredondo  ..read more

At the beginning of Advent 2022, the Diocese of Tyler entered into the Year of Baptism and St. John the Baptist. In today’s episode we sit down with His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss his hopes for our diocese over the coming year, and what we can receive by responding joyfully and intentionally to our baptismal call.   Show Notes: Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist    Save the Date: June 9-10, 2023 Eucharistic Congress (more information coming soon ..read more

Death can be a difficult reality to face; but in light of our Catholic faith we have a tremendous reason for hope! In today’s episode we sit down with Fr. Justin Braun, pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana, to discuss what it means to have a “happy” death, and what are some of the practical things we can do when accompanying someone in their final moments.    Show Notes: Litany of the Saints    On YouTube:  Seven Sorrows of Mary  Introduction to the Interior Life (with Fr. Justin Braun ..read more

How do we help our children to not only prepare for their sacraments, but also help them to have a relationship with Jesus? In today’s episode we talk about very practical ways we can accompany our children in their sacrament formation in a way that also nurtures their walk with Jesus for a lifetime.    Resources: Sacrament Preparation Worksheets (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O41C0lAUOFAVanrN2LXoxtKmmRVyRNEG?usp=sharing) Mass Boards from Noelle Garcia (Somehow I Marriage) (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SomehowImarriage?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1320633939) &nb ..read more

During this episode, we visit with special guest, Noelle Garcia McHugh, to discuss Mary and how we can have a relationship with her. We address some of the following questions: How is Mary a model of motherhood? What does Mary teach us about trusting God? Mary experienced an absence of Jesus too-- what can we learn from her? How can we help bring her into the lives of our children?   Watch on YouTube: Having a Relationship with Mary (Throwback Episode)   Additional Resources: Click here for a handout that accompanies this episode!    For more from Noelle, visit her website ..read more