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In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Patrick O'Hearn, author of the book 'Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion'.
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They discuss the apparition of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin and the importance of spreading devotion to Our Lady and the sacraments. They also talk about the challenges of raising children in a secular culture and the need to provide them with a strong Catholic foundation. Patrick O'Hearn also mentions his other book, 'Courtship of the Saints', which explores how the saints met their spouses. Patrick O'Hearn discusses his books on saints and grief, including 'Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion' and 'Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion and Mary's Seven Sorrows for Children'. He emphasizes the importance of sharing stories of saints' failures and the need for resources for fathers who have lost children. O'Hearn also talks about the power of praying the Hail Mary in both English and Latin and the impact of apologizing to children when parents make mistakes. He shares his website, patrickrohearn.com, where his books and information about his upcoming pilgrimage to Ireland can be found.
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Takeaways:
The apparition of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin is an important but often overshadowed Marian apparition in the United States.
Spreading devotion to Our Lady and the sacraments is crucial in a secular culture.
Raising children in a secular culture requires a balance of protecting their innocence while equipping them to navigate the world with a well-formed conscience.
Children's books should not shy away from uncomfortable truths but should present them in a way that is accessible and age-appropriate.
Comparing ourselves to Christ and striving for holiness is more important than comparing ourselves to others.
Patrick O'Hearn's book 'Courtship of the Saints' explores how the saints met their spouses and is a valuable resource for those discerning marriage or interested in the lives of the saints. Sharing stories of saints' failures is important to show that even the holiest individuals made mistakes. There is a need for resources and support for fathers who have lost children.
Praying the Hail Mary in both English and Latin can be a powerful devotion for children.
Apologizing to children when parents make mistakes cultivates humility and sets a good example.
Patrick O'Hearn's books, including 'Go and Fear Nothing' and 'Our Lady of Sorrows', can be found on his website, patrickrohearn.com.
Keywords:
Our Lady of Champion, apparition, devotion, sacraments, raising children, Catholic foundation, Courtship of the Saints, Patrick O'Hearn, books, saints, grief, Our Lady of Champion, Our Lady of Sorrows, children, fathers, Hail Mary, Latin, pilgrimage, Ireland
Ep. 33 - Go and Fear Nothing: The Story of Our Lady of Champion with Patrick O'Hearn