S18 E17 - The End of A Season

In this episode, we conclude season 18 by reflecting on the grace-filled moments this past season and the quiet ways the Lord continues to invite us into deeper communion with Him. We share who our favorite guests were, which episodes deeply ministered to us, and what we are hoping for in this next season.  Thank you for spending this season with us, friends. It has been such a gift to walk alongside you in every conversation, prayer, and story shared. We'll be holding you close in prayer over the summer and look forward to gathering with you again on July 6th, 2026 for our summer book study. **Heather's One Thing** - Our Abiding Together Team: Kristina, Camille, and Kate! **Heather's Other One Thing** - The team for a Healing the Whole Person Retreat in England **Sister Miriam's One Thing** - Seeing Abiding Together listeners in the wild! **Sister Miriam's Other One Thing** - The Dignity of Dependence by Lea Libresco Sargeant **Michelle's One Thing** - Timothy Shriver's Laetare Address and Eric Church's Commencement Address   **Other Resources Mentioned:** - Diane Keaton Because I Said So Clip - The Ladies' Favorite S18 Episode: Prophetic Motherhood - Sister's Other Favorite S18 Episode: Episode on Forgiveness   **Announcement:** - Our summer book study on "Friendship in the Lord" by Fr. Hinnebusch begins July 6th! You can buy your copy from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   **Journal Questions:** - How is God teaching me to love those around me differently? - What risks have I been asked to take lately? - What expectations is God inviting me to release? - What is the pace of beauty in my life? - What fears am I carrying below the surface today?   **Discussion Questions:** - What struck you throughout this season? - How has your life changed during this season? - When have you been tempted to possess rather than receive? - What gifts has God given you this year? - Where is the Holy Spirit already moving in your life?   **Quote to Ponder:** "Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are, quite naturally, impatient in everything to reach the end without delay. We should like to skip the intermediate stages. We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. And yet it is the law of all progress that it is made by passing through some stages of instability—and that may take a very long time." (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin)   **Scripture for Lectio:** "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." (Ecclesiastes 3:11)   **Sponsor - BeeStill Design:** BeeStill Design is a handcrafted Catholic jewelry and art brand founded by Louisiana artist and entrepreneur Holly Klock. A wife and mom of three, Holly has built BeeStill from a small creative outlet into a growing brand known for pieces that are both beautiful and meaningful. Her collections feature heirloom-quality jewelry, pressed flowers, and custom intaglios, along with enamel work and ornaments. From the very beginning, she has sought to bring the joy and beauty of our faith into each creation—always with the same vision: to design timeless pieces that tell stories of faith, love, and family. Whether you are looking for a piece of jewelry to be a daily reminder of God, or would like to find a meaningful gift for someone in your life, we encourage you to head over to beestilldesign.com. Use the code "AbideinHim" for 25% off.   **Timestamps:**  00:00 BeeStill Design 01:00 Introduction 01:46 Welcome 02:40 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 03:38 Our Favorite Guests this Season 06:58 Our Favorite Episodes this Season 12:28 Receiving Good Gifts 16:58 Fruit Being Born in Our Lives 19:42 Hopes and Desires for the Next Season 26:28 Summer Book Study Announcement 28:26 One Things