In this powerful episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan are joined by Kathy Gillett, a devoted Catholic mom and prayer warrior, who shares how she fights spiritual battles for her family. From praying scripture aloud to chalking her door and placing holy water under beds, Kathy shows what it means to be a gatekeeper of the home. Learn how to speak truth over your kids, protect your marriage, and trust God’s plan, no matter how hard the journey.
What’s in this episode:
- Kathy shares how she spiritually protects her family in daily life
- Using scripture and the armor of God as tools for spiritual warfare
- The role of a parent as a spiritual gatekeeper for their home
- Catholic traditions that help anchor family life, like chalking the door and praying with holy water
- Favorite Book: Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen
- One resource every Catholic family should know: The Formed App, packed with faith-filled video content
- Book she’s currently reading: The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller and The Names of Jesus
- Advice to her younger self: “Life is hard. Trust the plan. God is faithful.”
- Final advice for listeners: Make marriage your top priority after God, and live your faith visibly at home
Resources Mentioned:
Formed.org – A Catholic streaming platform with movies, series, and talks for all ages
Catholic All Year by Kendra Tierney – Practical ideas for celebrating the liturgical year at home
Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen – A profound reflection on identity and belovedness
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller – A powerful book on Christian marriage
Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson – Referenced during her story of trusting God’s plan
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