129 - The Little Way of Motherhood | Tina Mayeux on Carmelite Wisdom for Catholic Moms

What can busy Catholic mothers learn from Carmelite nuns?More than you might think. We continue our second in the Holy Spirit-led series on Carmelite Spirituality as Maeve sits down with Catholic writer Tina Mayeux to explore how the wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and the Carmelite tradition can transform ordinary family life. Tina shares her remarkable vocation story—from discerning religious life with the Missionaries of Charity and the Discalced Carmelites to embracing her true calling as a wife and mother—and explains how contemplative prayer, simplicity, humility, and the "Little Way" can bring greater peace into even the busiest Catholic homes.Whether you're juggling homeschooling, toddlers, teenagers, or simply longing for a deeper spiritual life, this conversation offers practical encouragement for living your vocation with greater joy and intentionality.Show Notes, Published July 27, 2026In this episode Tina's journey through religious discernment to marriage and motherhood  What "Discalced" actually means  What contemplative prayer is (and isn't)  Why busy moms are called to prayer too  Lessons from St. Teresa of Ávila  The Little Way of St. Thérèse in everyday motherhood  Why motherhood is a "hidden life"  Living the liturgical year without making it overwhelming  Building a family rule of life  The importance of Catholic friendships  Finding silence in a noisy world  Encouragement for aspiring Catholic writers Books MentionedStory of a Soul — St. Thérèse of Lisieux The Interior Castle — St. Teresa of Ávila The Way of Perfection — St. Teresa of Ávila Learn More Tina's Substack: The Way of the Wildflowers CatholicMom.com  Tina's upcoming book The Little Way of MotherhoodGrab 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