In this episode of the Catholic Single Mothers Podcast, Tessa shares her deeply personal journey as a single mother. Despite enduring a challenging marriage in another country, Tessa found the courage to leave and return to Canada, not knowing she was pregnant at the time. Through perseverance, and support of key people, she navigated the uncertainties of single motherhood, discovering the power of self-love and the trust that she was not alone along the way. For more information about Momentum and our services, please visit: www.momentummothers.org or contact momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers.
In this episode, we delve into Catherine's journey as a single mother, a spiritual director, and a source of wisdom. Catherine opens up about her experiences raising her children alone since they were just 5 and 7 years old. Through heartfelt reflections, she offers us glimpses into pivotal moments of insight and inspiration in her spiritual journey. Catherine shares how her relationship with God has been a guiding light, helping her to continually expand and stretch her heart. Other items of note that Catherine mentions during the episode: Jesuit Order: A Roman Catholic order of religious men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, noted for its educational, missionary, and charitable works. Spiritual Exercises: The Spiritual Exercises, composed from 1522–1524, are a set of Christian meditations, contemplations, and prayers written by Ignatius of Loyola, a 16th-century Spanish priest, theologian, and founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). For more information about Momentum and our services, please visit: www.momentummothers.org or contact momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers.
Josephine is a single mom, a dedicated nurse by profession, and a resilient cancer survivor. In this episode, she shares about her unwavering faith in God and how it serves as the foundation for her strength and positivity. Josephine provides insight and inspiration about how to find hope in the face of adversity. Other items of note that Josephine mentions during the episode: Divine Mercy Image: The image of the Divine Mercy is a depiction of Jesus Christ that is based on the devotion initiated by Saint Faustina Kowalska. Jesus is shown, in most versions, as raising his right hand in blessing and pointing with his left hand on the Sacred Heart from which flow forth two rays: one red and one pale. St. Padre Pio Healing Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for loving me. I thank you for sending your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, to the world to save and to set me free. I trust in your power and grace that sustain and restore me. Loving Father, touch me now with your healing hands, for I believe that your will is for me to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover me with the most precious blood of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Cast anything that should not be in me. Root out any unhealthy and abnormal cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild and replenish any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection by the power of Jesus’ precious blood. Let the fire of your healing love pass through my entire body to heal and make new any diseased areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. Touch also my mind and my emotion, even the deepest recesses of my heart. Saturate my entire being with your presence, love, joy and peace and draw me ever closer to you every moment of my life. And Father, fill me with your Holy Spirit and empower me to do your works so that my life will bring glory and honour to your holy name. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. For more information about Momentum and our services, please visit: www.momentummothers.org or contact momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers.
In this episode, Alice, a single mother to her daughter, opens up about the hurts and challenges she's faced throughout her life, including her childhood. With honesty and vulnerability, she explores the ongoing journey of finding healing. Through her authentic sharing, Alice not only sheds light on her personal struggles but also offers hope and reflections on overcoming past hurts. If you or are looking to heal from past hurts, here are some resources you might find helpful. 1. Be Restored book by Dr. Bob Schuchts 2. The Wounded Heart book by Dan Allender 3. The Forgiving Life book by Dr. Robert Enright 4. Forgiveness Meditation from Abiding Together podcast 5. Seeking Healing Through Forgiveness talk from SEEK 2019 conference with Sr. Miriam and Fr. John Burns For more information about Momentum and our services, please visit: www.momentummothers.org or contact momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the Podcast do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers.
In this episode, Fr. Rob Elford reflects on shame, its impact on our lives, and offers suggestions on how to free ourselves from it. Fr. Elford, a former naval officer who followed a calling to the Priesthood, now serves as the Pastor at Stella Maris Parish in Halifax. Additionally, he serves as the Chaplain for Momentum. For more information about Momentum and our services, please visit: www.momentummothers.org or contact momentumcatholicsinglemothers@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the Podcast do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Momentum: Catholic Single Mothers