Lenten Spiritual Attacks: Why Faith Feels Harder

Catholic Mom Calm

As Lent approaches, many Catholic moms find that growing closer to God doesn't feel peaceful — it feels harder. Cravings intensify. Discouragement creeps in. Shame gets louder. Motivation fades. And you start wondering if you're doing something wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Denise Jelinek to talk about the spiritual attacks that come when you're trying to grow in holiness — especially during Lent. We talk about: * What spiritual attacks actually look like in everyday mom life * Why the enemy ramps up when you're making progress * How to recognize the difference between normal struggle and spiritual warfare * Practical ways to fight back with prayer, sacraments, and community If you liked this episode, you'll also enjoy: Lent for Tired Catholic Moms: A Gentle Plan Listen in your browser here A Holy Week Media Fast: Transform Your Prayer Life Walking in the Lenten Desert Listen in your browser here If Lent always feels like a battle for you, you're not imagining things — and you don't have to fight alone. Inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order, we equip Catholic moms with real spiritual tools and walk together through the hard seasons. Join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart

About Podcast

Calling all Catholic moms! Did you know it's possible to do this Catholic motherhood thing without losing your mind? Parenting these days is so hard because most of us are doing it without the tools we need. I'm Sterling Jaquith, a homeschool mom to six young kids, a business owner and I teach busy Catholic moms how to have more peace in their lives and homes.

Each week on the Catholic Calm Mom podcast, I'll give you practical tools for calming yourself down, discerning what God wants you to do, and making rock-solid plans so life doesn't feel so overwhelming. If you're a Catholic mom, you're in the right place. Life is about to get so much better!

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