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Building community: It’s hard but worth it

Updated: July 29, 2021 at 1:57 pm EST  See Comments

July 29, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) — In this week’s episode of The Ladies of Lifesite, Madeleine, Rebekah, and Clare talk about the beauty and importance of having a community, but also the real, human struggles that are experienced when building one. They share some ideas for women and mothers to keep lasting relationships, while also remaining honest and true to one’s uniqueness.

Describing the family as “the first community, that first kind of domestic church,” the Ladies highlight memories of spending time with family members, but even in instilling appreciation for community in young children and the next generation. They also point out the significance and the honest awkwardness of having your home open to visits from friends, family, or neighbors, especially when unexpected.

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The three Ladies say that even though it might be uncomfortable and difficult to accept or visit people, it is a crucial aspect to build community and lasting relationships — especially now, after more than a year of isolation with the COVID lockdowns. They honestly state how one hard step is to “get past our insecurities and vulnerabilities,” and to be a truly authentic and welcoming person, but also to accept rejection if it

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