This past month, I started making some changes to how I approach my days.  I used to jam-pack my schedule and rush from one thing to the next.  Now, I’m bringing my planner to my prayer time, and I’m choosing my “Big 3” things that I hope to accomplish each day.  Most days, I limit myself to my morning prayer, exercise, and 1 other task.  I’m noticing that keeping my to-do list shorter and more focused is helping me to connect with the people in my life on a deeper level.  I’m calling this my “Mother’s Ministry of Presence.”  In this episode, I shared how I’m seeing that Ministry of Presence bear fruit at the grocery store and within my parish.

Links to things mentioned in this episode:

• Graced and Gifted by Kimberly Hahn
• Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About Me World by Dr. Michele Borba
• My planner

Questions for You:

• Are you like me and try to maximize your time and things off of your to-do list, running frantically from one thing to the next?  In your rushing, are you treating people like speed bumps and barriers to rush past?
• Can you think of a person you encounter on a regular basis that you can make time to have a more meaningful encounter?  Bank teller? Grocery store cashier? Neighbor? A child’s teacher?
• Does your parish have some sort of a Mentor Mom or “Adopt a Grandparent” ministry?  What does it look like?
• I want to hear how you’re slowing down and having a Ministry of Presence for the people around you.  Please send me your stories! 

Get in touch!  Send questions or topic suggestions my way.  As always, you can e-mail me at podcastATcatherineboucherDOTcom or find me on Facebook or Instagram

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