The Living Whole and Holy Podcast

English Mass in Assisi: A Return to Faith Through Community and the Intercession of St. Francis with Heather Martin (Episode 18)

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Show Notes

Following God's call rarely makes sense at first, but it always leads somewhere holy in the end. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Heather Martin, a Catholic revert, who shares her extraordinary journey from being a cradle Catholic who drifted away from the faith to helping lead the thriving English Mass community in Assisi. Heather shares about: Reverting to the Catholic faith after growing up Catholic and stepping away Falling in love with Assisi long before returning to the Chu...

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