My cutie-pie Texan friend Amanda Perales joined me for this episode, where we talk about the treasure trove of practical wisdom and inspiration that are the saints! Amanda is a Catholic wife and mother of two little boys, and she blogs (often about saints) at Erring on the Side of Love.
We start off the episode diving into the who, what and why of Catholic saints. Then, Amanda and I get into a great conversation about how the saints can be a fantastic tool to inspire perspective and good character in our children. Amanda gives some great tips on celebrating the feast days of the saints at home in fun and age-appropriate ways.
Links from this episode
This episode is chock-a-block full of saint, website and book name-dropping. As promised, here are all the links!
Saints we talked about
Blessed (but about to be canonized) Zellie and Louis Martin
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
St. Gianna Molla (and her love letters to her husband)
Scripture references
Websites
Erring on the Side of Love – Amanda’s blog
A Shower of Roses – Liturgical year food and feast day celebration ideas
Catholic Icing – Lots of Catholic kids’ crafts and ideas for celebrating the liturgical year and homeschooling
Catholic Cuisine – A website with tons of great ideas for celebrating the liturgical year with special foods and meals
Products
Books
The Fulfillment of all Desire, by Ralph Martin – Martin breaks down the lives of the saints into different seasons and phases of spirituality
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This is my favorite Podcast! I as well am a kindred spirit I love the saints ! Thank you for sharing Amanda ! 😀