C. S. Lewis's classic The Screwtape Letters brilliantly unmasked the devious psychological and philosophical roots of human temptation more than eighty years ago. Building on this timeless foundation, -The Bellbind Letters unravels the targeted attacks against the feminine genius as they manifest themselves in contemporary family life.
In this book, each thought-provoking new letter from a senior demon to a new underdemon, Bellbind, sheds light on the unique trials and near occasions of sin we face as mothers. The demonic, twisted logic in the letters will challenge and transform us as we uncover the roots of our everyday temptations.
It is seeing ourselves clearly, in all our weaknesses and failings, that frees us to surrender all our broken pieces to the tender mercy of Christ the healer, who makes all things new.
In the midst of a culture that is increasingly confused about sexuality, love, life, and our very identity as persons, the Church offers us the truth of who we are. For women, this truth is rooted in motherhood -- not just biological but, even more, spiritual -- because women are the bearers and nurturers of life. Yet it's difficult to understand and defend the true value of motherhood when the lies that permeate secular culture have seeped into our own way of thinking, even in the Church.
Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad helps Catholics to peel back societal assumptions to understand the fundamental misconceptions fueling our culture's attacks on marriage, motherhood, and the family. Examining current practices in light of these faulty assumptions will empower women in their own motherhood and equip Catholics to combat the culture of confusion by boldly proclaiming God's vision for our lives.
This book offers a deep dive into what the Church teaches on motherhood and its dignity, equipping us to understand the WHY behind those teachings. It is only by living within a vision that honors the self-gift of motherhood as the pinnacle of womanhood that love, and not self-interest, can begin to reorder our lives.
PWhen Samantha Stephenson, inspired author and host of the Grow Where You're Planted YouTube channel, planted her first two raised beds, she wasn’t just growing vegetables; she was cultivating peace, beauty, and a deeper friendship with God. Her desire was to develop a nontoxic lifestyle, due in part to a debilitating chronic illness, and before long, her backyard hobby became a way of life, a journey of health, holiness, and renewal for body and soul.
This is not your average gardening book. Rather, it is a handbook for the heart that reveals the secrets to growing where you’re planted for the nourishment of both soil and soul. Practically, you’ll learn about “Tending the Garden” through planting, pruning, harvesting, and preserving. But spiritually, you’ll learn patience in waiting, generosity in giving, and gratitude for the seasons of life that unfold under God’s tender care.
Stephenson weaves Scripture, spiritual reflection, and family stories into every chapter, showing how gardening becomes a living parable of grace. Along the way, she offers:
“A Year in the Garden” checklist for seasonal planning and care
Step-by-step planting and harvesting guides — even for small spaces
Simple, organic methods and nontoxic practices for family and soil health
Time-saving strategies and budget-friendly tips for real-world gardeners
Garden-to-table recipes the whole family will love
Creative ways to involve your children and share the joy of growth
She also includes a link on how to expand “Little Gardener” tips into a full, hands-on, literature-based elementary science curriculum for homeschooling families.
Whether you’re tending a few pots on a balcony or dreaming of your own homestead, this book will help you reconnect with creation and with the Creator. It will show you how to place your life in the hands of the Divine Gardener, who prunes, nourishes, and delights in the fruit He grows in you.
Along the way, you’ll find:
— A “Year in the Garden” seasonal planning guide
— Step-by-step planting and harvesting methods
— Organic, nontoxic practices for family and soil health
— Time-saving and budget-friendly strategies
— Garden-to-table recipes
— Ideas for involving your children
You’ll also discover how gardening becomes a living parable of grace—teaching patience, generosity, and trust in the Divine Gardener.
The Mama Prays devotional is an invitation for mothers to immerse themselves in the wonder of their everyday lives, to watch as the seeds of contemplation bloom in the messy and the miraculous, in fleeting moments and timeless truths. A new story each day offers a month of faith-filled reflections revealing that every moment of motherhood truly is holy ground.
This collection from the “Mama Prays” blog by Samantha Stephenson invites moms to see God at work in the sanctifying reality of a vocation that is at times as tedious, thankless, and trying as it is profound and joyful. New and seasoned moms alike will delight in following Samantha’s journey through the trials and wonder of motherhood.
Drawing on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the book paints a picture of what it looks like to see the vocation of motherhood through the eyes of faith, finding the profound in the simple and the beauty in the mess.