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This month, Hannah is joined by her sister, Melaine Myklebust, for a conversation about hearing the Lord's voice, recognizing His presence in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life, and the unique ways He communicates with each of us. From powerful encounters with the Holy Spirit to the simple moments of everyday life, Hannah and Melaine share personal testimonies of how they've experienced God's voice through prayer, Scripture, journaling, music, other people, and even unexpected signs. Together, they explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, how to discern His voice from our own thoughts, and the importance of continuing the conversation with Him rather than simply moving on. They also reflect on the reminder that God's words don't expire and that the same God who spoke throughout Scripture is still speaking to us today. Whether you've experienced God's voice yourself or are just beginning to wonder what that might look like, we hope this conversation encourages you to listen a little closer and recognize just how personally the Lord knows and loves you. For additional content to inspire your Catholic faith, head over to our website https://www.catholiccountrychronicles.com If Catholic Country Chronicles has blessed you in any way, would you consider supporting us through donating through Buy Me A Coffee ?Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue this ministry. Buy Me a Coffee Link

As part of the Rosary Reflection series, Abby reflects on the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, in this week's blog reading. She shares how our imperfections don’t have to be something we hide from Jesus. Instead, they can become the very places where He meets us with His love and grace. For more inspiring content, head to catholiccountrychronicles.com

In a series on the Rosary, Leah dives into the Annunciation of Mary. After a colicky spell with her newborn son, she contemplated how he fell asleep close to her heart. Her heartbeat was the first sound he had ever heard, and was his constant companion for 9 months. That means that Jesus' first sound was also His mother's heart. The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a special devotion that Leah explores on today's episode. You can read the blog on our website- https://www.catholiccountrychronicles.com/post/rosary-reflections-the-annunciation-and-mary-s-immaculate-heart

On this weeks blog reading, Leah writes about her new parish name- The Transfiguration. She talks about the theological virtue of hope that the disciples would have received to sustain them while they watched our Lord suffer during the agony in the garden. You can find the full blog post here- https://www.catholiccountrychronicles.com/post/the-transfiguration-and-our-reason-to-hope

Sisters Hannah and Abby are joined by their sister Angela for a very real conversation about friendship, vulnerability, and figuring out who actually gets access to your heart. They talk about different seasons of life, building community, letting people show up for you, and why friendship does not have to be fancy. Sometimes it is deep heart talks. Sometimes it is hot mess playdates. Sometimes it is just, “Come over. The house is a mess. We’re having chicken patties.” For additional content to inspire your Catholic faith, head over to our website catholiccountrychronicles.com If Catholic Country Chronicles has blessed you in any way, would you consider supporting us through donating through Buy Me a Coffee?Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue this ministry. Buy Me a Coffee Link

This summer, Hannah somehow convinced herself there was not a single person in Central Minnesota with a pickup truck who could help her. Which is, frankly, ridiculous! What started as a county fair problem turned into a much bigger conversation with the Lord about self-reliance and the beauty of community. Head over to catholic.country.chronicles.com to find the original blog post and other inspiring content.

Abby shares a story that has been weighing on her heart since this summer. She chose to keep the peace with a complete stranger rather than make peace for her child. However, sometimes the Lord uses unlikely sources, even a simple social media post, to pave the way for deeper understanding! A simple Facebook post illuminated the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker. We are called to follow the example of Jesus: ruffle a few feathers, embrace confrontation, and become peacemakers! To read the original post or find additional content to inspire your faith journey, head over to our website.

This week, Leah finishes off the series on the 5 senses with touch. But she takes a unique twist, focusing on the body. She shares the story of her son off at a military academy, and how he is disciplining his body to discipline his mind, and how that closely relates to our faith. You can find the original post here- catholiccountrychronicles.com/post/the-5-senses-and-the-catholic-faith-touch-and-disciplining-the-body

Join me in praying the daily prayers of the Apostolate for Family Consecration. Catholic Country Chronicles' host, Leah Brix, is a lay member of the Apostolate for Family Consecration. She recorded the prayers to make them accessible to everyone. The AFC owns the copyrights to the prayers. You can find them and their life-changing work here- Home | Apostolate for Family Consecration Catholic Country Chronicles is a ministry of three sisters, to spread the gospel through their blog and podcast. You can visit them here- Catholic Country Chronicles | Everyday Inspiration for Catholic Women

We continue our series on The 5 Senses of the Catholic Faith with smell! In this week's blog reading, Abby makes some unexpected connections between the necessary assortment of clothes needed to survive life in the Midwest, the charisms and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and two of the most recognizable smells found in the Catholic faith: incense and Sacred Chrism. Just as there is a season for every sweater in the closet, there is a time and season for the unique gifts the Holy Spirit has given each of us. Head to our website catholiccountrychronicles.com for additional content to inspire you on your Catholic journey!

You've probably heard people talk about spiritual gifts, but what exactly is a charism, and how do you know which ones God has given you? Hannah is joined by her sister Kristin Molitor to break down charisms in a practical, everyday way. They talk about what charisms are, how they are different from natural talents and Clifton Strengths, how to discern them, and why understanding your gifts can change the way you see your role in your family, work, parish, and community. And the beautiful part: your charisms are meant to be life giving. When you’re operating in the gifts God has given you, there can be a sense of joy, energy, and fruitfulness, even when the work itself is hard. And sometimes your charism might explain why you are the only person in the room wondering why nobody else has noticed the coolers need to be refilled. Along the way, they use the Molitor sisters as real life examples, from hospitality and administration to music, writing, service, leadership, and more. Kristin also helps Hannah unpack some of the charisms showing up in her own life and why the gifts that seem completely obvious to you might actually be something pretty unique. Your gifts are more than just interesting things to learn about yourself. They are gifts from the Holy Spirit, meant to be used, shared, and given away for the good of others. Tune in and discover how recognizing your charisms can help you better understand the unique ways God has gifted you to serve. For additional content to inspire your Catholic faith, head over to our website catholiccountrychronicles.com If Catholic Country Chronicles has blessed you in any way, would you consider supporting us through Buy Me a Coffee? Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue this ministry. Buy Me a Coffee Donation Link

This week, Leah reads her blog post from the 5 Senses series on the sense of sight. She takes us back to John's Gospel and focuses on Jesus, the Light of the World. Dear Lord, I thank you for the gift of my sight. This incredible sense brings me so much joy. Help me to close my eyes to anything that is disordered or unhealthy. Let me use my sight to grow closer to You by praying with Sacred Art, gazing at the Blessed Sacrament, and looking for You in everything. "Seek, and you shall find." Help me to seek You in all things, so that I can rest in Your Light and overcome the darkness of my life. Amen. You can read the original blog post here- The 5 Senses and the Catholic Faith: Sight and the Light that Shines in the Darkness

In this week’s blog, Abby shares a story about how putting her guitar down to hold a crying baby led to a beautiful moment of praise, as the youth in the congregation joined her in singing and lifted their voices loudly! In contrast, she shares another story of having to silently praise during the Gloria at Mass due to a tired singing voice. Either way, praise is an essential element of our faith, and it is up to us to determine the volume! To read the original post and find other enriching content, head over to Catholiccountrychronicles.com! Catholic Country Chronicles PRAISE Playlist

We kick off a brand new series on the 5 senses this week, leading off with the sense of taste. Join Leah as she talks about the reactions of the young 2nd graders during First Communion practice, then talks about the mystery of receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, and the irony in the humble form of the True Presence. You can find the original blog post here- The 5 Senses and the Catholic Faith: Taste and the Eucharist You can listen to the song, "Taste of Eternity" here- https://youtu.be/-uAqdtzo4F8?si=p4TpAlaQ-obGledC

John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." In this week's blog reading Abby shares a powerful story of when the Lord physically healed her vocal polyps. Since then she noticed some of the greatest spiritual warfare in her life has taken place in her inner voice and the way she speaks about myself. The enemy wants to steal our confidence, kill our interior freedom, and destroy our ability to see ourselves as God sees us. But Jesus came so that we may have life, and have it to the full! If you've ever struggled with insecurity, comparison, or believing the lies whispered to your heart, we hope this story reminds you of the truth: you were created in the image and likeness of God, and He delights in who He made you to be. You can read the original post here! https://www.catholiccountrychronicles.com/post/healing-my-voice-renewing-my-identity