Podcasts about red bird ministries

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Morning Light introduces you to Kelly Breaux, founder of Red Bird Ministries.  Started in 2018 by Kelly and her husband Ryan, Red Bird Ministries is a pro-life, pro-family, Catholic approach to grief for those who've experienced child, pregnancy and infant loss. Learn more at their website: www.RedBird.love 

We're live with Bear Woznick, Catholic author and professional surfer, will talk about the "12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?", on International Men's Day, Kelly Breaux, Founder of Red Bird Ministries, gives hope to families who have lost children and Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge, with Christmas foster family program & Sanctuary for Life Building.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Senior Ethicist with the National Catholic Bioethics Center discusses the report of the nearly 150 Catholic hospitals that provided transgender surgeries or drugs to children. Red Bird Ministries president Kelly Breaux talks about Infant Loss and Remembrance Day that is today.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Senior Ethicist with the National Catholic Bioethics Center discusses the report of the nearly 150 Catholic hospitals that provided transgender surgeries or drugs to children. Red Bird Ministries president Kelly Breaux talks about Infant Loss and Remembrance Day that is today.

Send us a textEileen speaks with Elizabeth Leon about what it means to surrender to God. Elizabeth shares that there are three elements to surrendering: knowing who God is, knowing who we are, and understanding that there is purpose to our suffering.Join us for this conversation that takes a deep dive into what can happen when we let go of our own plans and surrender control to the Lord.You can learn more about Elizabeth's work with Red Bird Ministries here.Find Elizabeth's website here and learn more about her book, Let Yourself be Loved, by clicking here.Find the support and understanding that you need to heal. Visit EileenTully.com and click on Community. Please subscribe and leave a review. This helps others to find the podcast!Support the showBecome a Supporter of the Show and receive a shoutout and a special gift from me!Learn more about Eileen and her apostolate, Sursum Corda, at EileenTully.com, or join her FREE online Community.The next group cohort for her online retreat for mothers of pregnancy or child loss begins the week of September 9th! Click here to learn more and register.As an Amazon affiliate, Eileen earns a small commission from items purchased using the affiliate links she shares.

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, gives an in-depth look at St. Maximilian Kolbe. We'll also hear about Red Bird Ministries' services for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

The beautiful and holy, Shannon Phillips, joins us this week with special guest Brennan Higginbotham. The love they have for the Lord is inspiring, and the love they have for one another is incomparable. Join us for a beautiful episode with these two as we navigate grief, the different crosses we are called to carry, and so much more.Tune in to the very end for Catholic Charities of Acadiana highlight and the AMAZING project of Canstruction at St. Thomas More Catholic High School.......

Broadcasting live from Steubenville South, we had an incredible time with Fr. John Burns, Kris Frank, and the amazing Holy Dream Team teens. You'll enjoy this short conversation about faith, the highlights of the conference, and of course, our favorite Mt. Rushmore question. Our chat with the teens who were working behind the scenes to make the conference happen was truly hopeful and inspiring! Join us for some uplifting moments and heartfelt Amens!  ......

Theoni Bell has been fascinated with Our Lady of Champion for a decade. Her historical fiction novel The Woman in the Trees: a novel about America's first approved Marian apparition was published in 2021 by TAN Books. In 2024, Theoni was added as a “witness” to the Libellus requesting permission from the Vatican to initiate the cause for the canonization of the seer Adele Brise. Theoni has spent years sifting through archival documents and corresponding with members of the shrine staff, historians in Belgium, and descendants of the community in which the apparition took place. She collects the stories of people who have experienced miracles — even minor ones — through Our Lady of Champion's intercession, in hopes that these will draw people to the shrine to encounter Our Lady there. This whole venture started in 2013 with two answered petitions after a visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. Theoni also writes and speaks about baby loss. Her baby loss picture book Jellybean: a baby's journey to God came out April 2024 from Holy Heroes. She sells baby loss memorial prayer cards and prints on Etsy. Theoni has a master's in international journalism and studied religion and culture in 9 countries. She came to Catholicism in college. She writes from Houston where she lives with her husband and three children, never forgetting to ask aid from their four children in heaven. Links in Show: www.theonibell.com Jellybean: A Baby's Journey to God – Holy Heroes www.holyheroes.com/loss www.etsy.com/shop/visionsofthegoodhelp Additional Resources for Families: Miraculous - a boy catalogues the miracles in his community while dealing with the loss of a newborn sibling. A Whale of the Wild - a girl whale anticipates the birth of her sibling and it is stillborn. She flees with her baby sister to lay her to rest in the burial place of her ancestors. The Woman in the Trees - a Belgian girl loses her sister while immigrating to Wisconsin with her family and learns to lean on the faith against the harshness of pioneer life and the grief and bitterness of her mother. (Strange enough, I wrote this book before I lost Sloane, but the death of this sibling is the main struggle of my characters and they eventually integrate it into the faith with the help of the apparition seer. God definitely prepared me for this huge loss.) Sursum Corda - Eileen Tully Ministry for grieving mothers Red Bird Ministries - large national organization with retreats, conferences, online talks, support groups, and more. Laypeople and clergy have started Red Bird groups in their own parishes.

CCAirwaves welcomes Teresa Yohman, Director of Marriage and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland!Teresa will talk about their collaboration with Red Bird Ministries and highlight the support resources available for those in mourning. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org!Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org.Follow us on:Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociationTwitter: @CLECatholicCemsInstagram: @clecatholiccemsBlog: @clevelandcatholiccemeteriesPodcast: "CCAirwaves" on your favorite streaming platform!

Ken talks with William Mattison III “Follow Me: Walking with Jesus Through the Gospels” (Emmaus Road) and Patrick O'Hearn “The Grief of Dads: Support and Hope for Catholic Fathers Navigating Child Loss” (Ave Maria Press). William's book available at: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/follow-me-walking-with-jesus-through-the-gospels/ and Patrick's at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/grief-of-dads Contact William at: https://theology.nd.edu/people/william-c-mattison-iii/  and contact/follow Patrick at: https://patrickrohearn.com/ The link to Red Bird Ministries: https://www.redbird.love/

A dream team from Red Bird Ministries, Kelly Breaux and Brittany Hyde Primeaux, are in Holy Spirit Studios this week. We loved learning about the BIG work they are doing for families all over the globe. Red Bird Ministries is a non-profit Catholic grief support ministry here to walk with families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry. They guide individuals and couples through the complexity of grief that comes from the loss of a child from pregnancy to adulthood.With an abundance of different resources from books, retreats, podcast, and even an app. Please join us in sharing the beauty of this ministry with those who are suffering. Red Bird Ministries is celebrating their 5 year anniversary! Click here for more information how you can help to support their mission. ✨Verse of the Week✨

This podcast is the next in my series of interviews with women who have experienced child loss and used that experience to create something to help others through this unique suffering.Eileen interviews Kelly Breaux, founder of Red Bird Ministries, about her own experiences of loss and the way it challenged her faith. Kelly shares the places where Red Bird Ministries seeks to overcome some of the deficits that the church has in meeting the needs of families suffering from pregnancy and child loss.Currently seeking sponsors for the Present in the Pain Podcast. If you have a product or ministry designed for mothers who have experienced pregnancy or child loss, and would like to sponsor this podcast for $4/month in exchange for an ad spot, please contact Eileen. Find the support and understanding that you need to heal. Visit EileenTully.com and click on Community. Please subscribe and leave a review. This helps others to find the podcast!Support the showBecome a Supporter of the Show and receive a shoutout and a special gift from me!Learn more about Eileen and her apostolate at EileenTully.comDiscuss this episode and find support for pregnancy and child loss in the FREE online Present in the Pain Community or find information there about her new VIP Community for healing and personal growth.Check out Eileen's online retreat, offering helpful tools for healing from the pain of pregnancy and child loss.Buy Eileen's book, Praying with Our Lady of SorrowsAs an Amazon affiliate, Eileen earns a small commission from items purchased using the affiliate links she shares.

We're live with Claire Willis, Assistant Superintendent of DIOBR Catholic Schools with update, Kelly Breaux, President and Co-Founder of Red Bird Ministries ministry update and Matt Estrade founder of Peace with Dementia Rosary and Catholic Aging update.

A Mother Made To Love UsToday we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Heather Lebano shares some of the beautiful theology behind this feast, as well as a personal experience in which she encountered Our Lady not as distant and aloof, but as a tenderly loving mother.Heather Lebano is a Catholic Convert who lives near the City of Brotherly Love with her husband, Jon, of 25 years, their four children, and two feisty dogs in their home rooted in faith and love. She spends her days running her home, supporting and caring for her husband while guiding her high school girls with their home education and searching for truth, beauty, and goodness. She enjoys writing, creating, and sharing about her deep faith, the gift of raising her family, the vocation of marriage, and where she sees God moving in her life while lingering over a fresh cup of coffee. Heather writes at HouseofLoveandLaughter.com and on Instagram @houseofloveandlaughterblog, where she weaves words, offers a soft place to land, reflects on finding hope and joy, loving others, laughing often, and seeing beauty while encouraging others to grow closer to God in this sometimes difficult journey called life.  More recently, she shares glimpses into finding joy and beauty in the surrender of embracing God's will as she cares for Jon, who is living with aggressive brain cancer and healing from a stroke. Heather also shares tender thoughts on grief, loss, and reconciliation and podcasts with her oldest daughter, Sophia, on the Hear and Now Podcast, where they have genuine conversations and share stories about where they and their guests hear God's voice in their lives.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/immaculate-conception/Get your Advent + Christmas free downloads, new Saints for Slackers swag, and Christmas cards here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/This podcast is sponsored by Red Bird Ministries. Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic grief support ministry that serves ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry called child loss. Use the promo code "PURCHASEWITHPURPOSE" to get 15% off of your order inside their benefit boutique at www.redbird.loveSpecial thanks to musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

The theme for this Second Sunday of Advent is faith. Sefanit discusses this faith as evidenced in the life and example of St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of the Word.Sefanit Stefanos is a seeker of Truth, wife, mom of three, favorite sister, and friend. Originally from Eritrea, born in Rome, and raised in Dallas, Texas, her upbringing in an Eritrean-American home shaped her worldview that she is part of a greater community. Her joy is being with family and friends, and she loves making people feel at home in her presence. Her calling in life is to introduce others to the generous love of God that she has experienced.  Sefanit experienced the best of both worlds as a graduate of Texas A&M and Franciscan University and has worked in full-time ministry for more than ten years. Living in Dallas with her husband and kids, you'll find her seeking joy and gratitude amidst changing diapers and cleaning food off the walls.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/saint-john-the-baptist/Get your Advent + Christmas free downloads, new Saints for Slackers swag, and Christmas cards here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/This podcast is sponsored by Red Bird Ministries. Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic grief support ministry that serves ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry called child loss. Use the promo code "PURCHASEWITHPURPOSE" to get 15% off of your order inside their benefit boutique at www.redbird.loveSpecial thanks to slacker co-host Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Andrew, the First Called, was the first of Jesus's disciples. Saint of the Month's Patrick Pulis talks about St. Andrew's strength, and the courage it takes to answer God's call.Patrick Pulis is a lifelong Catholic who grew up in a rural area of Colorado where he was captivated by the stars of the night. As he grew in his faith he decided, after college, to join a religious lay movement to possibly become a priest. As he went to formation, he grew more in his faith than at any other time in his life. He was inspired by these men and women to be the best he can to help change the world for the better. After three years of many fruitful experiences, he decided to return home and follow God's new path preparing someday to get married. Inspired by the saints and their lives, he decided to start a business to help people become little saints which became the Saint of the Month subscription box. Now married, his wife helps with Saint of the Month, and they have a daughter. He loves spending time with family and playing with his little girl.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/saint-andrew/www.saintofthemonth.com IG: saint_of_the_monthFacebook: saintsubscriptionboxSaint Andrew One Time box: saintofthemonth.com/shop/product/4771390375This podcast is sponsored by Red Bird Ministries. Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic grief support ministry that serves ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry called child loss. Use the promo code "PURCHASEWITHPURPOSE" to get 15% off of your order inside their benefit boutique at www.redbird.loveSpecial thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Join Matthew, Steve and Craig as the sit down with Kelly Breaux, author of Hiding in the Upper Room. Listen in as Kelly and the bros discuss leaning into faith through the difficulty of loss. Through her loss Kelly and her husband started Red Bird Ministries, serving other families that have suffered similar losses.   Let us know on social media on Facebook or Instagram Who is Driving Your Car Today!! Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram 

We invite you to listen this week to a very powerful interview between Ann, Jillian and Kelly Breaux, cofounder of Red Bird Ministries. Kelly shares a moving personal story of child and pregnancy loss, infertility, and the grief, anger and depression that followed in their wake. She opens up about how this experience deeply affected and challenged her relationships with God and her husband; but, it was navigating this suffering that ultimately brought her closer to both. Kelly will inspire you to become docile like the Blessed Mother and to carry your cross with the strength of Christ. Resources: Red Bird Ministries Website: https://www.redbird.love/

We're live with Kristen Van Uden, author spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press talks about the book St. John and the Apocalypse, Kelly Breaux, President and Co-Founder with Red Bird Ministries talks about Child Loss Catholic Grief Support app and Laraine Bennett talks about her book The Little Way of Living with Less: Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower.

There is something so challenging and good in St. Paul's words to the Romans when he tells them (and us) to both rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. Grieving is hard. And accompanying others who are grieving is hard and holy work. So how can we grieve as Catholic women, especially when grieving the loss of someone so dear and close to us, like our children? In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Breaux. She's the president of Red Bird Ministries, which is a pro-life organization to help ordinary families who are carrying the extraordinary cross of child loss. We're talking about Kelly's story of loss, what it looks like to heal from wounds and then minister from those same wounds, and how grief can actually be something that strengthens your relationship with your spouse instead of destroying it. I loved how Kelly weaves in Scripture to her witness and her wisdom, and I'm so honored to share her story with you today. If you're grieving the loss of a child, or if you're walking alongside someone who is wishing they were just holding their baby and you want to grow in your ability to love them and their family, sister, this letter is for you. Topics we talked about in this episode: Kelly's story of reversion to the Catholic Church The origin story of Red Bird Ministries, and how the Breaux family ministers to others from their wounds healed by Christ The pain of miscarriage and dismantling the lie that losing a child to miscarriage “doesn't count” as child loss The danger of using the words “I was only” when you are grieving" How The way that men and women grieve differently and how Christ can use grief, suffering, and vulnerability can build your marriage up How to accompany those you love well and continue to show up for them long after the day of loss How Kelly lives out the feminine genius and how the Visitation inspires her to love others well Resources you should check out after listening to this episode: Connect with Red Bird Ministries online Download the new Red Bird Ministries app Listen to Red Bird Ministries' reflections for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (October 15th) on the Hallow App Check out The Little Catholic Box and access the exclusive bonuses for LTW listeners Subscribe and Review Letters to Women in iTunes Are you subscribed to Letters to Women? If not, you should subscribe today! You don't want to miss any of the upcoming episodes. Click here to subscribe in iTunes.

Episode #10 ALTARed by Faith Podcast host Alysia Gauthreaux interviews featured special guest, Kelly Breaux, Co-founder and president of Red Bird Ministries! Kelly and I discuss her journey to converting to Catholicism, enduring deep grief, and transformation to lighting the path for others suffering from child loss from pregnancy through adulthood through Red Bird Ministries! This conversation is so rich, and we unpack how we can be healthy support systems for those experiencing loss. Check out redbird.love for grief support and consider becoming a donor at their upcoming soiree for this beautiful ministry to continue to grow lighting the way for all who endure this great suffering of loss. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google podcast and rate and share… ALTARed by Faith is for all walks in the Catholic journey! Come as you are and be ALTARed by Faith! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/altaredbyfaith/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/altaredbyfaith/support

This week's Say Yes to Holiness podcast 1:1 Conversation is with Kelly Breaux of Red Bird Ministries. Kelly and her husband, Ryan, are the founders of Red Bird Ministries, a ministry designed to accompany people in the wake of the loss of a loved one. Our conversation revolved around their personal story which was key to the founding of Red Bird Ministries, as well as things that we can do to help accompany others struggling with loss. Red Bird Ministries systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and drama that happens with the loss of a loved one--be it a spouse, parent, or a child. While there are important differences and dynamics with losing a spouse, parent, or a child, the core methodology that Red Bird Ministry developed remains at the heart of their approach, specifically, a small group model along with the accompaniment of companion couples and advocates, all who can serve families on their journey to healing and restoration. In addition to the Breaux's personal story, we also spoke about the different options that Red Bird Ministries offers to assist people struggling with grief: a couples workshop; online support groups; and numerous downloadable resources and links, plus practical steps we can take to accompany others struggling with grief. This conversation with Kelly was deeply moving, and I pray you receive as much hope, inspiration and encouragement as I did from hearing how God works through even the most difficult things to bring about good in the world. May this conversation help you continue doing WHATEVER IT TAKES to become more like Christ so you are able to accompany His people, especially those suffering and in pain. To learn more about Red Bird Ministries, go to: https://www.redbird.love/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sayyestoholiness/support

A Korean Witness to God's LoveSt. Andrew Kim was born in Korea, and left for seminary training before later returning to Korea to serve as a missionary, where he served generously and ultimately gave his life for the faith.Today's special guest podcaster checks off two firsts for our podcast – our first nun and Korean immigrant!Born in Seoul, Korea, Sister Juana Teresa was baptized as Helen Chung. Even as a little child she knew that God had a unique and special plan for her life. Helen's family immigrated to Paraguay, where she learned to speak Spanish, and later to Canada. After she received the sacrament of Confirmation and had a deep, personal encounter with God through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, Helen desired to respond to God's great love discerning that she was called to be a religious Sister.In October of 1992, she joined the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and received the name Sr. Juana Teresa. Becoming a Sister was a response of love, one that the Lord called her to, to learn to love. She is still learning that each day by following in the footsteps of Jesus amongst her community in Texas. Read more about Sr. Juana, with a link to her community, on our blog!**Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-andrew-kim-dae-gun/Red Bird Ministries is a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. They help ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry, by systematically guiding them through the complexity and trauma that happens after suffering child loss. Find their grief resources, including their Restoring Love 33-day consecration to the Holy Family for couples of loss, at redbird.love.Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/PRE-ORDER ADVENT PACK HERE: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/product/advent-ebook-holy-family/Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Blind, Hunchback, Outcast, Miracle WorkerBlessed Margaret of Costello was born blind and lame and at an early age was rejected by her parents. Despite these early difficulties, Margaret prayed and performed miracles for all who sought her aid.We've got another exceptional new guest contributor for you today.Bryan Mercier is a Catholic speaker, retreat leader, YouTuber, author, and the president of Catholic Truth. He has been aired on national TV and radio including Ave Maria Radio, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Relevant Radio, and EWTN.A professional apologist, Bryan has over 20 years of field experience teaching Catholics to discover, deepen, and defend their faith! He holds a master's degree in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and has written two books: Counterfeit Spirituality and Why Do You Believe In GOD? Check out his popular Catholic Truth YouTube channel. Website: https://thecatholictruth.org/YouTube: Catholic TruthPodcast: Catholic Truth Podcast**Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/saint-margaret-of-costello/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including Founder Kelly Breaux's autobiography, Hiding In the Upper Room, online at redbird.love.Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Bold and Persistent in ChristSt. Catherine of Siena is known for her outspokenness and courage in the face of adversity. Recognized today as a Doctor of the Church, she shows us how holy perseverance can transform the world.We've got the spiritual mom, contributor, and speaker of our team back for her round 2 of season 2 today.Tammi McCarthy is a wife of 20 years, mom of 5, homeschooler, and blogger that lives outside of Philly. You'll find a blending of humor, sarcasm, faith and family on her Instagram and blog, Chasing Time and Drinking Wine. She's hilarious and faith-filled, so go follow her if you haven't already!  **Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-catherine-of-siena/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including Founder Kelly Breaux's autobiography, Hiding In the Upper Room, online at redbird.love.Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Dragonslaying Wonder WomanSt. Margaret of Antioch is an inspiration for how to fight and win spiritual battles. She faced strong opposition and intense persecution, but she remained steadfast in her faith, continually saying “yes” to all that God asked of her.Today, Little With Great Love contributor Danielle Knight is back! Danielle is a creative storyteller with a passion for sharing God's relentless love with others. In case you missed her earlier episodes –you'll love Episode #2 from this season, and Episodes 9 and 33 from Season 1. Plus, her original collection of beautiful stories at littlewithgreatlove.com.**Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-margaret-of-antioch/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including Founder Kelly Breaux's autobiography, Hiding In the Upper Room, online at redbird.love.Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Virgin, Witness, WarriorSt. Catherine of Alexandria was martyred for her faith around the early 4th century. She debated pagan philosophers of her time, convinced many souls to convert to Christianity, and is revered both in the East and the West.We have Little With Great Love's NEW editor, Caitlyn Pszonka as our podcaster today!Caitlyn is first and foremost a beloved daughter of God and uses her gifts as a co-creator for love of Him and His Body, the Church. With degrees in Creative Writing and Theology, she loves to get at deeper truths through telling stories in various forms, including novels, poems, plays, and songs. She shares her visual art, in addition to reflections on diving ever deeper in love with God, at Heart to Sacred Heart.**Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-catherine-of-alexandria/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including their Restoring Love 33-day Consecration to the Holy Family for couples of loss, at redbird.love.Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Patron of Puppies and PeaceFrancis of Assisi is best known for being patron saint of animals. In describing her personal relationship with this great saint, Alyssa takes us deeper into Francis's recognition of the goodness, joy, and beauty in all of God's creation.We have Little With Great Love contributor Alyssa Sanchez back today.Alyssa is not only one of our Co-host Jeff's favorite podcasters, but she also is one of his favorite people. And that's not just because she is his daughter. Among her various roles, she serves as our team's Social Media Manager and the talented designer of most of the stylish apparel, gear, and free downloads in our online shop. But don't take my word for it, go check out her handiwork for yourself!  Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/**Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-francis-of-assisi/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including their Restoring Love 33-day Consecration to the Holy Family for couples of loss, at redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

Swedish Royalty, Child of GodSt. Bridget of Sweden was born into royalty, but gave it all away in order to live a life of service to the poor. She founded the Bridgettine order and fought for reform in the Church.We've got another Little With Great Love contributor and Season 1 podcaster back to inspire you today.Bridget Holtz is a deep-thinking, compassionate caregiver with a love for color, culture, travel, kindness, and the encouraging word. A pediatric nurse, she's worked in a variety of settings - including with the underserved in the US and abroad. She carries a particular call to stand with the impoverished in whatever way they are affected. Bridget currently lives in Austin, TX with her dogs Nigel & Callie. Read Bridget's blog posts here.**Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-bridget-of-sweden/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including their Restoring Love 33-day Consecration to the Holy Family for couples of loss, at redbird.love.Check out our 3 collections of Saints for Slackers swag (hoodies, tees, mugs, stickers, totes, etc) at: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/shop/Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

A Woman Who Fought for Freedom After SlaveryMany of us struggle to allow God's light to penetrate our hearts. St. Josephine Bakhita, who was sold into slavery as a young child, can show us a model of openness to God's love, joy, and the freedom He offers, even after great suffering and abuse.Today's podcaster is Tammi McCarthy, the first person to utter the words “saints for slackers.” She is back as our podcaster today! A Little With Great Love contributor & speaker, Tammi has blogged for many years about parenting, homeschooling, marriage, and family on her blog, Chasing Time and Drinking Wine. A hilarious mom of five, she sprinkles humor and sarcasm into many of her Instagram posts and blogs. She lives with her Irish husband of 20 years and kids outside Philadelphia. Tammi recently shifted the focus of her blog to be authentically Catholic as she strives to “fill the banquet table of the Lord.” Check out her blog, Chasing Time and Drinking Wine, here.Read Tammi's blog posts here.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-josephine-bakhita/This podcast is sponsored by: Red Bird Ministries, a non-profit, pro-life, and pro-family, Catholic grief support ministry serving individuals and couples who have experienced the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Find their grief resources, including their Restoring Love 33-day Consecration to the Holy Family for couples of loss, at redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker co-host, Jeff Sanchez; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann. 

Bridget sits down with Kelly Breaux, co-founder of Red Bird Ministries, to talk honestly about the struggles of pregnancy and child loss, resources needed, how the Catholic Church can better support women and couples, and what to say to a friend who's experienced loss. This interview is so beautiful and Kelly shares her own story of loss and how it impacted the ministry she and her husband founded to help women and couples navigate loss with tangible resources. They really focus on integrative, whole person support, so that individuals don't feel isolated or alone in the journey of healing. Additional resources discussed: Red Bird Ministries: https://www.redbird.love/ Hiding in the Upper Room: How the Catholic Sacraments Healed Me from Child Loss: https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Upper-Room-Catholic-Sacraments/dp/1732443688 Saints for Slackers Podcast: https://www.redbird.love/saintsforslackers Couples grieving the loss of a child now have support in this new ministry: https://aleteia.org/2020/06/06/couples-grieving-the-loss-of-a-child-now-have-support-in-this-new-ministry/ 10 New ministries you should know about: https://aleteia.org/2020/12/28/10-new-ministries-you-should-know-about/ Interviewee bio: Ryan and Kelly Breaux gave birth to a set of twins in 2005, a son Talon and a daughter Emma Grace. Talon died after 15 days with Emma Grace joining her brother in Heaven three years later. Their lives were propelled onto a personal journey of both discovery and recovery after battling a decade of darkness in their marriage. By the grace of God, their marriage was saved. Through the Sacraments of the Catholic Church, the Breaux's found healing and restoration. Through personally experiencing the loss of a child and through their own suffering, the thirst of bringing those who suffer back to the light and to the Lord grew. Therefore, they looked to Mother Teresa (patroness of Red Bird Ministries) for passion and inspiration to serve those who are suffering, specifically through the loss of a child. In the gift of restoration, they felt called to help others navigate the pain and unexpected challenges that come from the loss of a child, and through their first divine vocation of parenthood, Red Bird Ministries was born. Red Bird Ministries was named by Altheia as the top 10 ministries to know in 2020!

Yesterday (Good Friday), we started a powerful novena based on the Devotion to Divine Mercy that St. Faustina received from Our Lord. Our teammate Michelle Hillaert first brought us a beautiful reflection on St. Faustina in Episode 6. In honor of the Divine Mercy novena and in anticipation of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 11th, the week after Easter Sunday, we're sharing this bonus podcast on Faustina and Divine Mercy by a special young guest. Since our podcast, season 1, ends tomorrow on Easter —- we're sharing this with you now. Here is a link to the Divine Mercy Novena that started yesterday (Good Friday) for you to pray and follow along daily at: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-13366But you can easily do the novena prayers daily through Little With Great Love's Facebook and Instagram stories. So, if you're not following us there, go do that, and you can say the prayers with us each day through our stories found on those social media platforms.Our guest podcaster today is Lauren Catherine. Lauren is the 19-year-old daughter of our Red Bird Ministries teammate, Shelley Gallet. Her sister, Caroline, was our guest podcaster on Episode 31. Lauren was named after St. Catherine Laboure's Miraculous Medal. She has a devotion to St. Faustina, who was one of her Confirmation saints. Lauren attends the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she majors in Kinesiology. She is a KD Lady or member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. From her desire to help, heal and give people hope, she wants to be a Physical Therapist. Lauren sees the needs of others and quickly and selflessly responds. She enjoys such things as running, shopping, photography, fishing with her dad, and going to the beach and Disney. With a great eye for fashion, she also likes shopping but loves buying little gifts for others just to see them smile. Remember that 80's movie “Adventures in Babysitting”? Well, she adores children and earns money babysitting just like Chris Parker, but minus all that crazy stuff.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/holy-saturday-divine-mercyThis podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; guest podcaster Lauren Catherine; teammates Danielle Knight & Alyssa Sanchez; Karla Alfaro, and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Lawrence was infamous as a radical follower of Christ...to the point where he eagerly awaited his martyrdom of being cooked on a grill, which he was sentenced to by the Roman Emperor Valerian in 2nd century Rome. Lawrence is a saint who puts us all to the test with his ability to suffer radically for Jesus - to the point of a slow and tortuous death.He's been called the "Ragin' Cajun I.T Guru from down on the Bayou.” Ben Boudreaux has been married to his sweetheart Joy (who you heard talking about St. Veronica earlier) for almost 26 years. His varied 27-year career in computers has taken him from banks to business computer agencies to travel agencies, insurance companies, construction companies, and even a few Fortune 500 companies, but his primary and favorite vocation is that of husband and "daddy-man", as his kids call him. He enjoys video games, wood-burning crafts, and being outdoors working on small construction projects. He also gets a kick out of the shocked look on most people's faces when they learn that he and his wife are parents to fifteen kids! He's quick with a dad-joke and on most weekends, can be found working his magic on a bbq pit or on a giant pot of chicken and pork jambalaya. Without any more ado, here is Red Bird Ministries' very own... Ben Boudreaux.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-lawrence/This podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; teammates Ben Boudreaux, Danielle Knight & Alyssa Sanchez; Karla Alfaro, and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Hildegard was a true renaissance woman who enjoyed the fruits of a rich life in God, the creative arts, science and more. If you're looking for a saint to crush on—St. Hildegard is an easy one! While this woman encountered a desire to enter religious life at 15 years old, she pursued a full life inside and outside of the convent. She had visions, wrote music and poetry, and treatises on medicine and natural history, she loved baking, traveled and evangelized, AND - she is one of the only FOUR female doctors of the Catholic Church! She was a saint whose rich life helped her better fathom the mysterious relationship between God and humanity.Emma Pourciau is a dynamic teen allowing the Lord to take the lead in her life. She is passionate about empowering young women to embrace their feminine genius role through truth, dignity and purity.Emma is a Breaux Bridge native, attends John Paul the Great Academy, and is a Red Bird Ministries team member. In her free time, she can be found serving her church parish, leading a girls group in her school community and actively participating in her local St. Martin Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club. Emma has a love for dance, good food, good conversation and seeks all things true and just in the eyes of God. Emma desires to pursue a career in journalism or medical research.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-hildegard/This podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; teammates Emma, Danielle Knight & Alyssa Sanchez; Karla Alfaro, and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Veronica knelt down, wiped a suffering face with love and compassion, and became a saint! The example of St. Veronica teaches us that loving our neighbors well is a ticket to sainthood. When we can see the face of Jesus in those around us and love them, we are not far from the love St. Veronica showed Jesus in wiping His face. The love we put into small gestures and acts of service holds a power that can make us holy.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Joy Boudreaux. Joy and her husband, Ben, were both born and raised in the small rural village of Parks, Louisiana. They both graduated from Breaux Bridge High School, where she helped him pass English IV and he helped her pass Advanced Math. It was a good match! Ben graduated from USL in May 1995 (no typo) and the high school sweethearts married just one week later. Joy continued on at USL as an English secondary education major, until early 1996 to when they learned their first child was on his way.  Ben and Joy continue to raise their family in Cecilia, Louisiana where they've lived since 2008. Ben has worked in the IT field for 25 years now. His IT work led him to Brown and Brown Insurance Agency over a decade ago where he continues to work as an Enterprise Engineer. Joy was able to put her educational experience to good use by homeschooling their kids for the past 13 years.  They now have 15 children: Anthony - 23; Thomas - 20; Samuel - 18; MaryJoe - 17 (lost to miscarriage in 2002); Grace - 16; Teresa - 14; Charlie - 13; Henry - 12 (lost to miscarriage in 2007); their ‘big twins,' Max & Simon - 11; their ‘little twins,' Eric & Adam - 10 (stillborn in 2009 at 34 weeks); Carolyn - 8; Lucy - 7; and little Ella - 4 (died in 2016).  They feel blessed to have been able to care for Ella themselves in their home with the help of hospice care for all 8 months and 6 days of her short life. After months of assorted health issues and complications, including morphine shots for pain management, Ella earned her crown on Valentine's Day of 2016. As Joy says, “Jesus and Mary themselves came to bring her back home.”The Boudreauxs are both blog contributors for Red Bird Ministries. Joy also has her own blog where she writes about large family life, homeschooling, being Catholic and living life while parenting kids both here on earth and in Heaven.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-veronica/This podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Louis Martin was a remarkable saint, husband & father, and a man who helped build an entire family dedicated to God. He can teach us how to lead and be members of a holy family and household. St. Louis Martin entered a special and holy marriage with another saint, his wife St. Zelie Martin. Together, they raised a family that offered their whole lives to God.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Ryan Breaux. Ryan is from the small town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He's been married 18-years to his wife, Kelly. They have 4 children: 12-year-old Estelle Gabriella, and 3 Saints in heaven - twins Emma Grace & Talon Antoine would be turning 15 this year, and a baby they lost through miscarriage, Christian Ryan. Ryan works for Coca-Cola when he's not doing Red Bird Ministries work with Kelly. Together they worship at St Bernard Church in their hometown, and serve the Diocese of Lafayette in grief support for parents of loss. Red Bird Ministries has carefully designed a system that anticipates the stages of grief and the challenges that will be encountered with a unique focus on how to keep marriages intact and preserve healthy family relationships after a loss.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-louis-martin/This podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Zelie Martin became the mother of a family that radically said "Yes" to God's plans. She is a saint who teaches us to say yes to God no matter what, to His unique and unexpected plans, joys, sorrows, and everything else that means following God in all things.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Kelly Breaux. Kelly is from the small town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. She's been married 18-years to her husband, Ryan. They have 4 children: 12-year-old Estelle Gabriella, and 3 Saints in heaven - twins Emma Grace & Talon Antoine would be turning 15 this year, and a baby they lost through miscarriage, Christian Ryan. Kelly serves as the president of Red Bird Ministries, which has carefully designed a system that anticipates the stages of grief and the challenges that will be encountered with a unique focus on how to keep marriages intact and preserve healthy family relationships after a loss.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-zelie-guerin-martin/This podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Gianna Molla was a wife, mother, doctor, and God's faithful servant. St. Gianna inspires us to open ourselves to the many ways God will call us to use our gifts and talents for His glory. She particularly inspires any woman who longs to follow Christ in all things. She practiced self-giving daily in her call to her family, her medical patients, and in the stillness of prayer with God.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Kara Hebert. Kara Hebert is a native of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. A small-town community where family and faith run strong. She is married to Daniel, her one and only high school sweetheart. They welcomed their first daughter, Genevieve, in the winter of 2017. A few short years later, they prepared to welcome a new member to their family with their second daughter, Vivienne. Unfortunately, at her routine 16-week check-up, they learned Vivienne's little heart was no longer beating. With Daniel at her side, on August 20th of 2019, Kara gave birth to Vivienne Janeé Hebert. Her parents delivered her into the arms of Jesus.In the aftermath of burying their daughter, Kara struggled in her desolation as the world around her continued to move forward while she felt she had ceased living anymore. Through the support of other bereaved mothers and the grace of God dispensed within the sacraments, she began to see and feel His light.As her life-long grief journey was beginning, divine providence, and the communion of their children in heaven, seated her behind Kelly and Ryan Breaux, founders of Red Bird Ministries, at our home parish St. Bernard Church one Saturday afternoon. From that point forward, Kara's desire to know and love the Lord gained strength. Her attendance at the Restored grieving mother's retreat where Jesus' overwhelming presence moved her to begin using her voice, her words to glorify Him through her suffering. This special calling allows Kara to bring Jesus to others and create a legacy for Vivienne, both of which greatly delight her heart.Read more about today's featured podcaster and saint here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-gianna-molla/This podcast is sponsored by: Littlewithgreatlove.com + Redbird.love.Special thanks to slacker, Jeff Sanchez, for voiceover work; and musician Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann.

St. Teresa of Calcutta, one of our beloved modern-day saints, loved, served, and suffered with all God's poor and forgotten children.Jesus' thirst for souls took hold of St. Teresa's heart, and the desire to satiate His thirst became the driving force of her life.Our podcast & reflection for today is by Kelly Breaux of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Kelly and her husband Ryan are the founders of Red Bird Ministries, the sister organization of Little With Great Love. Red Bird Ministries' mission is to serve those who are suffering from the loss of a child from miscarriage through adulthood. Read more on today's podcast here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-teresa-of-calcutta/

Lisa Martinez, Founder of nonprofit Little With Great Love, and Kelly Breaux, Founder of sister nonprofit Red Bird Ministries introduce our 40-day journey, Saints for Slackers.

Calling all slackers! Yes, you, the one who might not know what you're doing for Lent, but also just can't take one more friggin' thing right now?!Nonprofit founders, Lisa Martinez of Little With Great Love and Kelly Breaux of Red Bird ministries are inviting you to join us here! Starting Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, OR whenever you discover us, we'll begin a 40-day journey of little daily inspirations from the saints. The saints are really just our friends in Heaven, and couldn't you use a friend like that right about now?For just a few moments each day, nurture your heart, mind, and spirit. The saints truly inspire and intercede for each of us, if we let them. We'd love to have you on this journey, please join us!The new Podcast, Saints for Slackers, is sponsored by Little With Great Love and Red Bird Ministries. We will have some special guests also joining us, so stay tuned!Podcast blogs with sweet graphics will be each day of Lent at:LittleWithGreatLove.comWith linkback at redbird.loveConnect with us on the socials to keep up with the journey:FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/LittleWithGreatLovehttps://www.facebook.com/redbirdministryloveINSTAGRAM:@littlewgreatlove@redbirdministriesincPINTEREST:@lwithgreatlove©2021 Saints for Slackers all rights reserved.