She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood
“Most of my interactions with Suzanne over the past several years concern the subject of healing and motherhood. Even that first day, when I met her, I heard how deeply she desired to be a loving mom. This book has been conceived in her own prayer, for you to be the best mom you can be for your children. I know that many women will be deeply blessed by it, and it will bear great fruit in the lives of their husbands and children and in the women they influence.”
–Dr. Bob Schuchts
Founder of the John Paul II Healing Center
“Wisdom! She Loved is a book of the richest and most profound maternal wisdom. Suzanne Bilodeau, along with the many other contributors, have journeyed through the whole spectrum of motherhood with all of its daily death and resurrections and beautifully articulated how they have found Christ and been found by Christ in it all.”
–Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Host of the #1 podcast, Rosary in a Year
“I received your book earlier today, and I can’t put it down. This is exactly what I needed in my hands in this season of life. I cannot wait to share it with Every. Singl. Mother. It will be THE book gifted at every Catholic baby shower from here on out! From a new mother who was raised by just her father, thank you. This book is now my “village!”
–Cecilia Jean, Catholic Mother
Get a copy at Ascension Press here!
I am convinced that we live in an age of poverty – poverty among the hearts of mommas. For thousands of years women were shepherded into motherhood. But, we no longer sit around a village square or work amidst the hustle and bustle of life alongside family – learning from our big sisters, aunts, cousins, mothers, and grandmothers. Instead we are often left with screens and messages to guide our hearts in this mighty work of motherhood.
But God has called each of us to be His magnificent workmate in loving and leading our children back to Him.
I am convicted that God is on mission, right here and right now, to restore motherhood – to reignite my heart and yours with the profound gift and beauty of our vocation.
So from my own poverty I set out seeking to learn the ways of maternal love. I asked women, seasoned mothers, “From the depths of your heart what would you say to your younger mother self if you could? What would you want her to know?” And then, often with beautiful and tender tears in their eyes, this book became THEIR ANSWER!
Be encouraged by a village of Catholic mothers with this collection of letters from mothers, to mothers.
Mothers lay down their lives for their children day in and day out.
Whether it be through playing with them, teaching them about the Faith, consoling them through hurts or encouraging them in all that they do, mothers play a special role in reminding their children of God’s love.
At the end of the day, though, mothers need to be reminded of God’s love for them just as much as their children do.
With 15 authentic and vulnerable letters written by Catholic mothers to their younger selves, She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood acts as a little community of older mothers who remind newer mothers of the peace and purpose they can find in motherhood.
Following each part of 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, She Loved dives into all the ways mothers embody the love of Christ, love that is patient and kind.
This beautiful coffee table book is filled with stunning photographic images that capture the beauty and the reality of motherhood alike.
As mothers read through this beautiful book, they will find hope and encouragement from contributors:
- Alicia Hernon
- Beth Sri
- Bonnie Landry
- Carrie Daunt
- Christine Dudley
- Christine Hanus
- Debbie Herbeck
- Dorothy Pilarski
- Elizabeth Foss
- Emily Jaminet
- Heather Voccola
- Heidi Bratton
- Laura Phelps
- Lisa Brenninkmeyer
- Mary Lenaburg
You do not have to journey through motherhood alone.
Take heart, and rest in the beauty of motherhood alongside a village of Catholic women who have gone before you.
