S11 E03: Mother Part 1: The Power of Motherhood
About This Episode
In this episode, we begin a 4 part series on the identity of women as mother. We talk about the power of motherhood at this time in history and how we are called to cultivate, guard, and develop true humanity. This call is innate in every woman whether they are a biological mother or not. We discuss the power and need for community where we can receive and be received by others and experience deeper healing.
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Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Restore (also available on Amazon)
Heather’s one thing - Faith of My Father album by Steffany Gretzinger
Michelle’s one thing - Sheltered Within Her Heart: 33 Days to Deeper Entrustment to Mary
Other Books Mentioned
Essays on Women (Edith Stein) — also available on Amazon
Discussion questions:
What stood out to you from this week’s episode?
What are some ways that women can cultivate, guard, and develop true humanity?
What ways do you long to be mothered, nurtured, and guarded?
What ways do you desire to experience healing in the area of motherhood either in how you are called to offer it or in how you have received it?
Journal Questions:
What did the episode stir within your heart?
Where do I not feel safe to myself?
What are my desires in the area of motherhood? Take time to talk to the Lord about this.
What disappointments do you need to offer to the Lord?
Quote to Ponder
“To be a mother innately means to cultivate, to guard, and to develop true humanity.”
Scripture for Lectio Divina
“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew ] you,before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
This episode is sponsored by
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Announcing our
2022 Lenten Study
This year we will be journeying through the season of Lent with a six-part series based on Restore: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation written by our very own Sister Miriam James Heidland. You can order your copy from Ave Maria Press here or order from Amazon here. We look forward to journeying with you this Lent!