What if a stranger at a crossroads held the answer to a prayer you didn’t even know you were saying? Vivian Marino joins Jim and Meghan to share her deeply moving journey of faith, family, and discovering God's providence in the most unexpected places. From tearful moments on the Camino to starting a family rosary tradition, Vivian’s story is a reminder that God is always working, even when we don’t realize it. This episode is rich with encouragement for Catholic parents seeking to live their vocation more intentionally.
What’s in this episode:
- How Vivian’s solo moment on the Camino became a divine encounter with a father from New Orleans
- The surprising follow-up that led to her first published article
- How Fatima and Marian devotion have shaped her family’s prayer life
- The story behind her daily Rosary habit through an online community
- How the Rosary became her spiritual anchor during the challenges of motherhood
- What happened when she invited her husband to start praying the Rosary with her
- How adopting a Holocaust victim in prayer led to an unexpected sign from God
- The beginning of her writing career with The Clarion Herald
- A glimpse into her upcoming book about faithful Catholic women living quiet devotion
- One resource every Catholic family should know: Holy Family School of Faith - Daily Rosary Meditations
- Book she’s currently reading: Full of Grace by Christine Watkins and Waiting for a Miracle by Cyndi Peterson MD
- Her favorite books include both titles, each filled with Marian miracles
- Advice to her younger self: Start praying the Rosary, even if you don’t feel ready
- Final wisdom for listeners: Make the Rosary a weekly family tradition and protect your Sundays
Resources Mentioned:
Many Hail Marys at a Time – Daily live Rosary prayed by two Catholic sisters, Kristen and Kristin
Daily Rosary Meditations - Podcast offering themed Rosary meditations by Dr. Mike Scherschligt
Full of Grace by Christine Watkins – True stories of healing and Marian devotion
Waiting for a Miracle by Cyndi Peterson MD – Journey through grief, healing, and Medjugorje
The Clarion Herald – Catholic newspaper where Vivian’s writing journey began
NOLA Catholic Parenting – Local blog sharing Catholic family life and parenting experiences
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