St. Monica in Cloud of Witnesses book

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INTRODUCING my first published work:

Cloud of Witnesses: Meet St. Monica!

Along with 24 other talented authors, I was blessed with the opportunity to contribute a chapter about St. Monica in this wonderful book! We tell stories of how our lives were impacted or influenced by our Saint.

My first published work is about St. Monica.

A Mother’s Tears: How St. Monica Helped Me Release the “If Only’s”

St. Monica has been a driving force in my life as a mother! In Chapter XIV, I tell about how a closer look into Monica’s life changed my entire outlook on Motherhood!

In addition, here is a link to an article I wrote about St. Monica. Published in National Catholic Register, “St. Monica Didn’t Gossip — and We Shouldn’t Either” focuses on some different aspects of this amazing saint that did not make it into the book. Enjoy!

  • READ WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
    “Love Margaret’s – “A Mother’s Tears”. Very insightful for me personally when I think of my own children and how I’ve gone through “if only” so many times and about letting go which I continue to struggle with often.”
    Andrea
  • “I read this chapter and loved it! I will find myself rereading it again and again. I could relate to all of the feelings and thoughts expressed as I have had them all myself. Although I haven’t shed actual tears, I have felt close to it many times for all the same reasons. We have to console ourselves that we did the best we could with what we had at the time and the rest is in God’s hands. I’m sure there will feedback from so many other moms as they read your story. I love the litany at the end  and am inspired to attempt reading the Confessions again. These saints may help me!”
    S.z.
  • “I just treated myself to finally reading your writings on St. Monica…. What a truly beautiful testimony to the person I already know you to be!”
    S.H.
  • “So real and so beautiful and touching. Loved how you enabled the readers to see the humanness in St Monica and yourself. Which we can all connect to, then it allows us to see the saint side too and maybe even the steps to continue on how to persevere in prayer path but also let go. 
    I absolutely loved it!!”
    j.J.
  • “The book is written for me. Every story has brought tears to my eyes because I can put myself into the stories. I just finished the St. Monica story and although, I know her story well, the author’s feelings of aloneness at Mass and the tears she cries brought me to her pew, to her kneeler. Those tears and no tissues are me. I love this book.”
    friend of a friend
  • “The personal sharing in these chapters offers hope for us all…well worth the read.  It is not your usual inspirational message but a sharing  of hope.  ❤️”
    Paula

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Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us.

Hebrews 12:1

Bright smiling woman at the beach, Margaret Gartlguber enjoying seaside relaxation and sunshine.

Meet the author

Margaret Gartlgruber longs for moms to know how important their call to motherhood is and that they are more than enough!  As a semi-retired stay-at-home mom, Margaret writes of her experiences, strengths and hopes in Catholic family life hoping to encourage young moms to embrace their vocation.  To learn more of her story click here.