This is probably my favorite post of the book club, I’m coming back to reread it after finishing the entire series. I read only a little of the actual Rule as it feels daunting. I am grateful for the way that you explain it so clearly in your posts. I am a 38 year old wife and homemaker (no children) and have almost zero knowledge of the Catholic Faith. I am a Christian however I was never exposed to Catholicism itself and always had a hesitant feeling towards it (unfairly so) before finding your content. Now, after hearing how uplifting you yourself are and how God uses Catholic principles to build yourself and others up, I have been exploring the Catholic religion. So, thank you for that, as God used you to open me up to that. I am drawn to the way that God uses you to depict to us readers how to rise above the things that want to pull you down and to do so in a kind, loving manner, towards yourself and others. I see the wisdom that God shares with you to be not only bettering you, but me as well. So thank you for sharing what you do. The everyday practical examples of how to be a more mature and joyful homemaker just really inspires me.
Jessica, thank you so much for sharing! I'm really glad to hear that you've enjoyed the book club, and this piece in particular. It was my favorite to write, and this section of the Rule feels ever-applicable (and ever-convicting!) as my husband and I enter our fourth year of parenthood. I will be praying for you in your exploration and discernment, and if you ever have questions about Catholicism, there's a really beautiful group of Catholics here on Substack who I know would love to chat more.
This is probably my favorite post of the book club, I’m coming back to reread it after finishing the entire series. I read only a little of the actual Rule as it feels daunting. I am grateful for the way that you explain it so clearly in your posts. I am a 38 year old wife and homemaker (no children) and have almost zero knowledge of the Catholic Faith. I am a Christian however I was never exposed to Catholicism itself and always had a hesitant feeling towards it (unfairly so) before finding your content. Now, after hearing how uplifting you yourself are and how God uses Catholic principles to build yourself and others up, I have been exploring the Catholic religion. So, thank you for that, as God used you to open me up to that. I am drawn to the way that God uses you to depict to us readers how to rise above the things that want to pull you down and to do so in a kind, loving manner, towards yourself and others. I see the wisdom that God shares with you to be not only bettering you, but me as well. So thank you for sharing what you do. The everyday practical examples of how to be a more mature and joyful homemaker just really inspires me.
Jessica, thank you so much for sharing! I'm really glad to hear that you've enjoyed the book club, and this piece in particular. It was my favorite to write, and this section of the Rule feels ever-applicable (and ever-convicting!) as my husband and I enter our fourth year of parenthood. I will be praying for you in your exploration and discernment, and if you ever have questions about Catholicism, there's a really beautiful group of Catholics here on Substack who I know would love to chat more.