Frances Smit
Hello!
I'm a writer, children's book author, and catechist. I serve in-the-pews Catholics seeking more by sharing stories that hold space for an encounter with God. Whether writing or teaching, I invite others, through story, to experience God’s love.
Because with God, there is always MORE.
My Story
Moving to the United States with my family as a child indoctrinated me in ways to begin again. The a-b-c foreign language, never-seen-before foods, unfamiliar culture, and other-worldly attire offered sink-or-swim lessons in adapting.
When I became a parent without examples from childhood to draw upon -- from what is a tooth fairy to where Santa lives to why the Easter bunny brings a basket and what’s in said basket -- I learned by doing, making mistakes and doing again.
When I became a Catholic -- with its own language, rituals, rites and culture -- this fish-out-of-water learned by doing everything wrong, asking around, and learning.
From the dungeon of debilitating depression, I crawled in prayer, one step after another, out of darkness -- not just once, but twice.
In baptizing me in ways of new beginnings, God shows me that every day and in every circumstance, God offers us ways to begin again. No matter our past shame and current pain, the God of all Wisdom extends ways forward. Because
With God, there's always MORE.
As Seen On
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Catholic witness stories — those of others and of myself — to encourage and inspire you.
Why subscribe?
All our stories are sacred. From the ordinary to the extraordinary, glimpses into the lives of others is holy ground because of God. These holy ground stories will entertain, encourage, and feed you spiritually.
Who it’s for
We’ve all heard falling-out-of-chair witness stories of God’s work in someone’s life. We were inspired. We were encouraged. We were motivated. We saw ourselves in the story of another, and thought, if God is doing this in this person’s life, then surely God is in my life. Even if it’s messy and so painful, there is hope for me.
What to Expect
Monthly, I’ll offer an inspiring Catholic witness/testimony and how it has changed or increased his/her faith. In my monthly newsletter (Witness and Wildcard), I will offer my personal story (as a Catholic writer, a children’s book author, catechist, mom) in addition to a witness story.
About
I’m a children’s book author, a Catholic writer, Catechist (of the Good Shepherd), and educator. I serve in-the-pews Catholics seeking more by sharing stories that hold spaces for encounters with God. Whether penning witness stories, writing children’s books, or catechizing littles, I invite others to experience God’s love through story. Because with God, there’s always more.
