32 episodes
Mama Prays: Pursuing Holiness as a Catholic Mom Samantha Stephenson
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- Religion & Spirituality
It can seem impossible to cultivate a life of prayer as a busy mom, but —
Nothing is impossible for God.
In the midst of everyday motherhood are hidden so many seeds God is sowing into our lives. When we pause to recognize them, we become contemplatives in action; we really can heed St. Paul’s call to “pray without ceasing” as we imitate Mary and ponder them in our hearts!
What is God whispering deep in your soul as you go about your tasks each day?
Let’s pause and listen together.
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Do You Want to Be Healed?
When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be well?”
The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am on my way, someone else gets down there before me.”
Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your mat, and walk.” Immediately the man became well, took up his mat, and walked.
— John 5:6-9
Several months ago, I was enveloped in the deep blackness of my autoimmune disorder. I had lived for several years with minimal symptoms following my diagnosis, but this past fall, it sucked me under.
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Will You Just Hold Still
This is the story of how I struggle to hold still and be present and peaceful in the midst of the chaos and demands of motherhood.
I invite you to join me in reflecting on the wisdom and grace of God, who invites us to be still and know that he is God.
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Being There: The Power of Presence in Suffering
How I felt the presence of God and his mother Mary when I was holding my sick son in the dark. I invite you to join me in reflecting on the power of presence in suffering, and how we can be there for ourselves and others in times of pain and difficulty.
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Another Baby: Trusting God in the Face of Fear
How I discovered I was pregnant with my third child, despite the risks to my health and the challenges to my family. I invite you to join me in reflecting on the mystery and gift of life, the power and grace of God, and the call to trust in his plan.
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Monsters in the Dark: Facing Our Sin and Shame with God's Light
How a scary encounter with my daughter’s imaginary monster led me to reflect on the power of sin and shame in my life. I invite you to join me in exploring how we often hide from our sin and shame in the dark, and how we can find freedom and healing by bringing them to God’s light.
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Breaking Down the Walls: Learning to Ask for and Receive Help
How a visit from my mother-in-law helped me break down the walls that kept me from asking for and receiving help. I invite you to join me in reflecting on the pride and fear that prevent us from accepting God’s gifts and love through others.
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