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This week, we are talking about the Communion of Saints, the power of friendships, and how to help those we love when they suffer.
Sarah Reinhard shares some touching feedback about how she supports a family member through a time of terrible loss and we talk about small ways to show love, friendship, and support to those who are suffering, even if we can’t “fix” every problem they face.
In this week’s interview, I talk with Michele Faehnle, co-author of Divine Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina. Michele shares her struggles and triumphs as a mom and as new author, as well as ways she seeks balance between family and work opportunities. She also describes some special ways that you can participate in works of mercy, even if you are a busy woman with many responsibilities.
This week’s Girlfriends Shout-out goes to Christine Vecko who wrote to share about fighting the good fight of potty training. Keep it up, Christine! You (and Bryce) will triumph in the end! I guarantee it.
This week’s challenge is to think about your relationships and friendships with other women in your life and resolve to approach one of these relationships with a new commitment to giving. So often we are self-seeking in our relationships with others and it’s friendship-feeding when we can focus on the other and meeting the needs of the other first and foremost. Let me know how you do!
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Listener Deanna left some voicemail with information and pronunciation help about the San Damiano crucifix I mentioned on the show 2 weeks ago. See her comments and links here. Also, Melissa left a message asking for resources and links and ideas about blended families. She would love to improve her relationship with her stepsons and I know she is not alone in facing this challenge. Send me your ideas and I can put them together in a future show.
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