When it comes to being a mom, modern women have pressing questions:
- Am I doing motherhood “right”?
- What does God want from me?
- Am I living my life to the fullest?
Everyday Heroism—28 Daily Reflections on the Little Way of Motherhood will help you find your way. Designed as a twenty-eight day “recharge” for mothers, with an emphasis on reflection and prayer, it can also be read straight through as a cohesive exploration of Catholic spirituality and motherhood.
You will find Everyday Heroism to be:
- smile-provoking
- prayer-inducing
- heart-lifting
Start on your “little way!” Don’t worry…God will meet you there.
As Martin Mull once observed, “Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your head.” After Christine and her beloved husband had five children in nine years, she sat in her figurative bowling alley and wrote about family life. Everyday Heroism is her first book. As a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and a devotee of the Catholic spiritual life, Christine has spent many years applying the wisdom of her Faith, along with old-fashioned common sense, to raising and educating her children who are now young adult. She is a writer and catechist.
“Funny, humble, warm, wise—Christine Hanus manages to be all these things to the mother in the trenches. In a world of Instagram feeds filled with false images of perfection, her words are refreshing and necessary and will doubtless save many moms from despairing, “Am I the only one?” I am often asked by women where they can find a spiritual director—and while nothing can take the place of an actual person, this book is a great place to start for any mother seeking a guide. I can’t recommend it enough.” –Claire Dwyer, Author of This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and editor of Spiritualdirection.com
“If I could give one book on motherhood to every mom I know, Everyday Heroism by Christine Hanus would be it. As wise as it is humorous, this heart-to-heart meditation is guaranteed to cheer and inspire those who do the deepest work of all: mothers.” –Mary Eberstadt, Author of Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited
“Christine writes from the heart in Everyday Heroism. The illustrations of grace that come from the “little way” of being a mom fill each page. The scripture, words of the saints, and prayers for each day are enriching. Whether a new mom or a seasoned mother in need of refreshment, you will be blessed by these day-by-day meditations.” –Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. President, Saint Francis University
