108 - When Your Child Walks Away: St. Monica, Cycles of History & Catholic Hope

Life is cyclical. History repeats. And sometimes… so do our parenting fears.In this vulnerable episode, Maeve shares her own “Confessions” — from SAT calculator panic and Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship pressure… to a much deeper confession about a child who has stepped away from the faith.Through the story of St. Monica and St. Augustine, the fall of Rome, and even a recurring lice invasion, we explore one powerful truth:God works in cycles. History teaches. Tears are never wasted.If you are praying for a child, wondering if your homeschooling efforts matter, or feeling the weight of eternity in the everyday — this episode is for you.“It is impossible that the child of so many tears should perish.”We are doing eternal work.Show NotesEpisode 105: Critical Thinking, Catholic Truth & the One Rule for AI in Your Homeschool 👉 maevejemison.com/105Litany Of Humility 🔑 SEO Keywords Catholic homeschooling encouragementSt. Monica and St. AugustinePraying for prodigal childrenLife is cyclical ChristianityBright Futures Scholarship FloridaCatholic parenting vulnerabilityLitany of Humility family prayerRaising kids Catholic in modern cultureHistory repeats itself ChristianityConfessions of St. Augustine parentingGrab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!https://maevejemison.com/Purchase Home Is Where The Truth Is:https://www.amazon.com/Home-Where-Truth-Should-Homeschool/dp/B0CSWJ2QXC/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705863918&sr=8-1