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Do you struggle with a particular child? Maybe this child is quite challenging, stubborn and just not easy to raise?
Well, you are not alone!
I was listening to a Discerning Hearts podcast recently with Fr. Timothy Gallagher and he was talking about one of St. Thérese of Lisieux's sisters, Léonie. Fr. Gallagher was reading some letters that Thérese's mother wrote in which she expressed the difficulties she had with Léonie.
It seems that moms in the 1800s experienced similar problems that moms do today. This brutally honest account of what it was like for this saintly mother will provide inspiration for moms who feel inadequate in dealing with "difficult" children, as Léonie was called.
Léonie is now a "Servant of God," which is a title given to one who is under investigation as a candidate for sainthood!
So, not only might your difficult child help you achieve sainthood, but you may help them get there as well!
Never give up hope!
Here is the link to the PODCAST.
Janet Cassidy
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I am a Catholic blogger who holds an M.A. in theology from Augustine Institute. I have worked in Catholic ministry as a Catechist, Pastoral Associate, Director of (parish) Adult Formation, Director of RCIA/Religious Education and am a Lay Ecclesial Minister. I am a former radio show host and former columnist for The Catholic Times. I have been married for over 40 years; my husband and I have three adult children whom we homeschooled. I am passionate about sharing God's Word as a speaker and writer, wherever God leads me.
