Living A Virtuous Life In Todays World 

Oh my goodness Heather! This is SO good! Your story is SO relatable!! I experienced the same thing too! That feeling of emptiness, restlessness dissatisfaction, and always questioning about what is the purpose of my life. After reading one of Matthew Kelly's book (resisting happiness) it finally clicked. I learned that we have a God-sized hole and nothing we put in that hole will ever satisfy us except for God. And you're so right about giving ourselves to others. I find that the days when I'm lazy or if I'm serving someone halfheartedly, Is when am less satisfied. It's only when we serve with all of our might, with EVERYTHING we have is when we are truly fulfilled. Sure, it's a draining and tiring thing to do but nothing beats the feeling of going to bed every night feeling so fulfilled and SO accomplished. It feels like our life actually means something. I feel like if I were to serve like that for the rest of my life, I would die so happily knowing that I did something beautiful with my life. I can't imagine laying in my deathbed having these regrets of not serving my family with all of my heart. A quote from Mother Teresa that's helps me give when it's hard is, "love until it hurts." Heather, you are truly wise and have a wider perspective of life than most people. I love how you reflect on things and find a solution to it. Maybe you should write a book one day! I think it would help A LOT of people because you're so relatable!!! 😆🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Yes, yes - so agree with this.

Very nice

My mom always taught me to “offer it up” when times are difficult - even for little things. It helps so much to keep that in mind! God bless you!

Heather, I just have got an inspiration do you offer your tiredness to god to save souls? I think you would finish by taking pleasure out of it ! Bless you🙏💜

You are such a wonderful person, Don't stop doing these vlogs Respect from INDIA

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You’re a trooper lady! I was alone once with my only 2 kids at the time for only 3 weeks while my husband was in Greece. It was just like you described. For me I called it my mini Lent. The struggle felt the same as the struggles we get in Lent. But after Lent there was the Resurrection:o)

I just feel like all roads lead to motherhood. More motherhood as a Catholic woman when the men have all the time in the world to follow there passion and goals like career.

I went through the same thing with my second! It was so VERY rough! My husband is military.

Hi Heather, I'm am so thankful for finding ur channel, I needed it so bad, it's great to see these types of videos on YT. I'm starting my devotion to the Catholic church but can't relate to anyone around me because they r not, so Thank you so much also our mother Mary n Jesus for letting me find u out of no where. Awesome mothers day gift

You are an incredible inspiration. I’ve made it my mission to become closer to God and delve deeper into my faith and your lessons are helping a lot! Thank you! ♥️

Thankful for your vlogs!

I notice here in México that hardcore Catholics are growing!!!

You are my new favorite RU-vidr! Your house is decorated so cute, and you always look so put together and beautiful. I really admire you, and you inspire me to be a godly wife and mother like yourself. I'm trying to find RCIA classes in my area. God bless you and your family!

I agree with this 100%! I am not a mother, but there are other ways that I put others first. The times when I volunteer are the happiest moments in my life. I never feel more fulfilled than when I am volunteering and helping others.

May God protect you every single day , my dear sister in Christ 😘

Love how you reminded me that the void comes from doing God's will. I am asking God as we speak to help me do His will. Peace does come from serving....having little kids really teaches this to you in a physical way. I stop when my body tells me, not when my mind tells me...this way my fatigue guides me when I need rest. It is humbling to reach that wall in the afternoon. Thanks for the video.

There's a subject I like you to talk about I'm a returning Catholic I was gone for many decades. I was raised the Baptist then 4 Years After High School I got baptized in the Catholic Church confirmation and confirm. Because I was not a baby when I was baptized and she was my high school classmate. At that time I was 22 years old. What got me to change from Baptist to Catholic I used to live at my parents house I used to take walks do the Catholic church around Christmas time they would have images a Virgin Mary in Jesus Christ in the stable in St Joseph that got me curious I liked what I saw then my classmate invited me to their wedding that was at the Catholic Church and I like that then I started taking the classes. And I didn't understand everything that I was taught then I left the church for a while not married in a Catholic Church. Me and my wife 18 years and I've been back to the Catholic Church 17 months I go to Mass of obligation every single Sunday unless I'm sick. I also go to Mass holy days of obligation are next holiday extension of mama Mary August 15th

The hardest thing for me coming back to the church I disappointed my wife when I was going to other churches but when I came back I went to the parish what do I need to do I want to come back the lady there said set up an appointment what's the priest make a confession. That was the biggest mistake of my life because this is Jesus Christ Church then I left. So I made a confession to the priest and I told the priest I really messed up can I get baptized again he said no there's only one baptism and he said instead of getting repainted just make a confession your sins will be resolved I feel so much better since I'm going to confession regularly. I'm going to confession once a month it took me the longest time to say everything cuz I hadn't done a confession before because I didn't know how to make a confession I do not know what a mortal sin was. I did not know what venial sins War. Does my mom taught me sin is sin. Took me over a year because I didn't know the sins that I committed I did not keep track of everything so the Holy Spirit started telling me the things I need to confess can you wake me up in the middle of the night and he would remind me so all my mortal sins have been resolved now I'm in the state of grace. I wish I would have came back 27 years ago when I was in my 40s I came middle 60s now I am going to be 68 all October 2024. Even though I was doing the wrong thing God watched over me how was it in a very bad accident on the freeway when I was living in Missouri and worked in Kansas City Kansas I hit the medium I thought I was going to be killed so God told me to turn my steering wheel away from The Medium and that saved my life can I roll my car over many times and because of that I wasn't Truman Hospital three to four days because of that spinal injury my spine got healed but now I have a very bad arthritis in my spinal cord when I praise God wasn't killed I was able to come back to God's Church.

Thank you very much for this highly inspirational video! I love ALL your videos; your practical and sweet Catholic advice is truly helpful. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary protect you and your family forever! Amen!

God bless you and your beautiful family!

🎉🎉🎉🎉I've got a catholic youth bible it's a beautiful bible I'm research Catholics religion at home yes I highlight my bible do you think catholic should decorate their bible cover I dont go to church but read my bible at home also what's the best pray for a home blessing there so much information its confusing and should catholic read the bible in a cafe or on the train Thanks in advance ANOTHER cool video many thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉

You have to take care of you, so you can take care of your family! Self care is not being selfish! God knows when you need rest and that is when you feel tired in the afternoon! A short nap or just sitting down with a cup of tea or whatever gives you a pick me up! God Bless and please do take care of yourself!❤️

how do you whiten your teeth! OMGOSH they look amazing!

I wish when I was growing up I was in Catholic School my mom talked about sending me there I wish you would have went through it so I wouldn't have so many doubts about the church

When me and my wife have babies on my daughter wouldn't eat our food I would get extremely angry because she's not doing what I ask reason I was angry he wasn't listening I should have been more patient

That's also another topic you put others first that means if there's a homeless person want some food give me food give him a Coke anything that you can afford to do

I wish you would have a video that teaches about purgatory what what is it actually mean

Love this video and your channel! as a young student attending a public University I am constantly being told the opposite of what God wants. It's important to be reminded of what our priorities should look like. While I have been in college I have gotten very caught up in me, me, and me stressing myself even more. When I look at my life and see what has brought me the most joy and peace it has been serving others and God. This is something I have not focused on enough while being in school. Instead focusing on doing well in classes or hanging out with friends, which are important to a certain degree, but meanwhile I have been forgetting to fill my spiritual needs. Sometimes not focusing completely on your self is what gives you more clarity and brings you closer to God. So I really appreciate your message!!!

I rewatched this video and I love it! I needed this reminder. I have 5 children ages 4-10 and my husband has been home for 2 months it gets hard when constantly serving. You are right when my mindset is on gratitude while I serve I feel so fulfilled. I think of the acronym J.O. Y. Jesus Others You. God bless and protect you and your lovely family.

Thank you so much for your videos, they are incredibly helpful !! God definitely led me to your channel and I'm so grateful to Him and to you ❤

So true! Just found your channel as I was looking for a Catholic stay at home mom youtuber, I love you channel! Keep spreading truth!♥️

I'm in China now for the year 😊, your videos are so thoughtful and helpful.

What I do now the way I start my day listen to today's mass. Then I do the Rosary.

A beautiful, courageous spirituality that can very well be practiced by males too. Thanks.

Pray the Holy Rosary. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Wow, great anology, I wouldn't have thought that doing things with kids and fam is giving to others but it makes sense, now I know I that counts as well. 😊 I want to give more.

OH MY GOSH!!! This is so true!! Thank you so much for this video Heather! :)

Another great video from you :) thank you for your example!

Thank you for this and all your videos by the way. They help alot

Honestly So Wise, when we are looking to fill a void within us, it's because we are not doing something probably the way God is intending it to be, the best way to fill that void is asking God, what is it you want me to do? What do You want me to do?

This Is honestly the video I most love that you have done. not only do you address cultural priorities versus religious ones, but the story about how selfless you had to be during a stage in your motherhood really clicks with me. My husband just began a job where he travels and i never noticed some selfish choices I was making in regards to my mothering. Learning to be more selfless is hard but oh so wonderful once those changes become habits.

Yes we are here to achieve God's♡ purpose ♡ 4 us all Amen 🙏

Loved this video'!!!! Continue to be a blessing and happy early Blessed Mother's Day.

Ive been binge watching your videos. I agree that in giving you receive... We are foster parents - its the hardest thing we have ever done and the best thing we have ever done too. Im happy that even for a short time in a child's life they are safe and loved and through us also have some experience of God.

Families of older parishioners, who might not have a lot of friends still around expecially appreciate people at the funerals, members of our church's women's group make an effort to attend funerals for older, no longer active members as sometimes there are the only people besides children and grandchildren who attend the funeral. -Jessica

Hi Heather! New subscriber here ☺️ I just wanted to share an acronym that I discovered a while ago and I keep using it to remind me of my purpose: Jesus Others You Find JOY in your life! God Bless you and your lovely family!

I love today video living free for God is actually my live goal and dream

I looove your videos! Thank you for this one, I needed to hear!!

Amen yesus

wow, I think, I needed to hear this, so wonderful

May I ask tour opinion on Putting god first? As a woman results as a mother? :( I am struggling with this as a new catholic convert. What happens if we are frustrated with motherhood. Don't want anymore and am starting nfp but it could result in having another child. Statistics show nfp doesn't always work. I don't want to loose myself anymore to motherhood. Thank you for your time. I appreciate it.

Thank you and god bless you

Thanks, from California!

There's nothing in the world I would rather do than to be able to spend 24 hours a day 7 days a week in my own home with my own children. Nothing about that is sacrificial. There would be nothing greater. On the other hand..... How many people out there would like to be alone in China for 7 months without your family? That's sacrifice.

Loved this! :)

Can you make a video about those people from other Faith who are against with Catholic practices like venerating Mary, honoring saints and why we have religious relics.

To be honest I feel that women have already been putting themselves last for millennia. And despite what society may be saying (and i agree - society is telling us to put ourselves first), when I look at the women in my life I have yet to see a single one who puts herself first on a consistent basis. Which is why most of them are worn out, depressed, overweight or otherwise not in the best health physically, and older than their years. Yet men have been living for themselves, for their careers, for their politics, and for their wars from the dawn of time. And I see no sign of that changing. It's off-putting.

I just thought I'd share with you something that really helped me to keep on top of things and to put God first, because I'd forget to do things, and then I'd be saying to God, " I'm so sorry Jesus, that I didn't do this today, " and so on. So what really helped me and to particularly stay God centered, in that I'm putting God first, remembering to Pray my prayers, and say the Rosary, and give Devotions to our Lord, was that I found on the internet images of Catholic Posters, and I printed out ones that could be used as Devotional reminders, such as "The Holy Day's of Obligation," "Feast Days," "The five Precepts of the Church, " " Our Obligations to the Virgin Mary", such as those she gave us at Fatima, and there were many others, that remind us of our faith throughout the day and inspire us, to be closer to God, to remember all of the things we are supposed to, and helps us to grow in holiness, and in piety. what I did was I printed them out off the internet and I glued them onto some card and cut them out to size, and laminated them, and then I stuck them on my wardrobe mirror opposite my alter, and where I could see them every day from the time I woke up, and having done this helped me so much. May God Bless You.

Hi Heather I'm glad you time apart from your husband was spiritually uplifting but I can't disagree more spouses should never be apart over night

whew!! heard the Holy Spirit speaking through you in this video. So helpful and insightful!!