Among The Lilies

Among the Lilies is a show for ladies who are tired of pretending and are ready to be real.

Sacrificial Motherhood 03/19/2026

Lenty Lent 03/02/2026

Lenty Lent Are you having a Lenty Lent? It may feel like your failing or things are going wrong, but maybe you are right where the Lord wants you. Its just a bit of pain from the composting process of our souls. Lent is not a gloomy interruption of life. It is the Church handing us winter on purpose. In the garden, winter strips everything down. The bright flowers are gone. The branches look skeletal. You walk outside and think, Nothing is happening here. But beneath the surface, roots are deepening. The soil is being replenished. Worms are turning what fell and died into nourishment. What looks like stillness is actually preparation. Lent does the same. It takes away the noise. It asks us to fast. To sit in silence. To feel our hunger instead of numbing it. To look honestly at what needs pruning in our lives. And at first it feels like a loss. Like grey skies feel to me today. Like not being able to see more than a few feet in front of you. But Lent is not about deprivation for its own sake. It is about increasing capacity. Uniting ourselves to Christ in his passion. Praying in the garden of Gethsemane. Facing Calvery. When you prune a plant, you cut away what once looked fruitful. You remove even good branches so that better fruit can grow. That is uncomfortable. It feels like diminishment. But the gardener is thinking ahead to spring. And the compost pile is not a symbol of failure. It is where the old life breaks down so it can become nourishment for new life. In the spiritual life, our disappointments, our faliures, our surrendered dreams, even our grief, none of it is wasted. Given to God, it becomes rich soil. Lent is when we allow that decomposition to happen. We stop clinging. We let attachments die. We allow deeper parts of the heart to awaken. The grey days reveal what the bright days sometimes hide. They show us how much we depend on consolation instead of God Himself. And then Easter comes. Not as a surprise, but as fulfillment. The buds that appear are not random. They are the result of hidden work. The joy feels fuller because we remember the winter. The Alleluia sounds louder because we walked through the silence. Spring does not erase Lent. It proves it was necessary. I’m trying to die to myself and give God my fiat. This Lent I’m also saying “I am the handmade of the Lord, be it done unto me according to your word”. I’m surrendering myself to the hands of the Gardener. And I pray for patience while the compost of my soul continues decomposing, I remind myself that growth cannot be rushed. His ways are not my ways. But I trust and surrender. The Gardener knows when to prune. He knows when to wait. He knows when to bring the sun. And even when you can only see three feet in front of you, the roots are going deeper than you realize. /episode/index/show/amongthelilies/id/40284035

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What is your Advent Fiat 12/05/2025

Modesty in our very being 11/13/2025

Childhood BFF part 2 10/30/2025

My childhood BFF 10/24/2025

Podcast is BACK 10/22/2025

Slow down: The Sacred Art of Stillness 08/10/2025

Becoming more HUMAN 06/29/2025

Join us on Retreat 06/26/2025

Freedom in the Imperfect 06/26/2025

Gift of Motherhood 05/19/2025

Beautifully Broken 05/19/2025

Our role as Women in The Church 03/27/2025

Power of Protein, Fat, Sun, and Sleep 03/21/2025

Suffering with Grace 03/14/2025

Navigating Friendship: How to Handle Drama and Gossip with Grace 03/10/2025

Navigating Friendship: How to Handle Drama and Gossip with Grace Friendship should be a source of support, joy, and connection. But sometimes, even in the closest of friendships, drama & gossip can creep in, threatening to disrupt the harmony you've worked so hard to build. Whether it’s whispered behind closed doors, played out in group texts, or shared over coffee, gossip can be toxic and draining. So, how do you handle it without losing your cool or compromising your values? Here are a few strategies for navigating drama and gossip with your female friends while preserving your peace and integrity. 1. Set Clear Boundaries First and foremost, set boundaries around gossip. If a friend starts talking behind someone's back or filling you in on unnecessary drama, be upfront about your discomfort. You don’t need to engage in every conversation, especially when it doesn't serve you or others in a positive way. 2. Don’t Participate, But Don’t Ignore It’s one thing to stay out of the drama, but it’s another to act like it’s not happening at all. If you’re in a group where gossip is circulating, it’s important to take a stand—without making it into a confrontation. Instead of just zoning out or ignoring the conversation, try to redirect the energy toward something more productive. 3. Communicate Honestly and Directly When you sense that drama is brewing, addressing it head-on with the person involved can be the most mature way to handle it. If there’s tension with a friend, or if you’ve overheard something you didn’t like, don’t let it fester. Avoid passive-aggressive behavior and instead have an open, honest conversation. 4. Avoid Taking Sides Too Quickly It’s natural to want to stand by your friends when they’re upset or when someone else is the target of the gossip. But jumping into the drama by choosing sides can escalate things unnecessarily. Instead, try to remain neutral and listen with empathy to both sides of the story. Sometimes, drama and conflicts are more about misunderstandings or miscommunications than about real issues. 5. Practice Empathy and Encourage Growth Drama often arises from deeper insecurities, unmet needs, or feelings of jealousy. In those moments, try to practice empathy—both for your friends and for yourself. Understand that people aren’t perfect and that sometimes they act out of frustration or fear. If you see a friend consistently engaging in negative behavior, try to have a gentle conversation with her about her actions. 6. Lead By Example When you make the choice to rise above drama, you set the tone for your friendships, and others are more likely to follow your lead. Stay true to your values and be consistent in your actions—because ultimately, kindness and integrity always win out over negativity. A Word of Wisdom “A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; she who finds one finds a treasure. A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance her worth. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as she who fears God finds; for she who fears God behaves accordingly, and her friend will be like himself.” (Sirach 6:14-17) True friendship is about loyalty, respect, and integrity. When drama and gossip threaten to tear apart the bonds between you and your friends, hold firm to the qualities that make a friendship strong: faithfulness, honesty, and a heart that seeks to understand and heal. And as Edith Stein beautifully wrote, “The woman’s soul is fashioned as a shelter in which other souls may unfold.” A true friendship is a safe space where souls can thrive, free from judgment or negativity. By fostering an environment of kindness and openness, we allow ourselves and those around us to grow into the best versions of who we are. Friendships are meant to enrich our lives, not drain them. It’s important to recognize when drama and gossip start to chip away at the foundation of a friendship, and to take action when necessary. By setting boundaries, being honest, practicing empathy, and leading by example, you can help create a more positive and supportive environment for yourself and your friends. Ultimately, the best friendships are the ones that uplift, support, and inspire you—ones that lead you to Christ and help you be more YOU. /episode/index/show/amongthelilies/id/35323170