---
title: Finding God's Peace in Everyday Challenges {Author Interview}
description: "Do you feel \"hurried and worried\" most of your days? Maybe you lack God's peace in your heart? Erika Marie talked with author Heidi Bratton about this very feeling."
---

[![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/)

[![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber)

[![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/11/20/findinggodspeacegiveaway#)

[BOOKS](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books)

# Finding God's Peace in Everyday Challenges {Author Interview}

Nov 20, 2015 4:30:28 PM  |  by [Erika Marie](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/erika-marie)

![Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336-550x263-10.png?width=550&height=263&name=Book-Notes-720-x-340-dark-gold-outline-and-medium-blue-pen-_-Notes-light-blue-702x336-550x263-10.png)

Do you find yourself running around from place to place in a frenzy? Maybe you are "put together" out the outside but inside you're crying out? Do you feel "hurried and worried" most of your days? Maybe you lack God's Peace in your heart?

![H Bratton Byline Photo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/H-Bratton-Byline-Photo1.jpg?width=142&height=199&name=H-Bratton-Byline-Photo1.jpg)

CatholicMom.com's contributor, Heidi Bratton, knows exactly how you feel because she has been there also. And she wants to help you regain that inner Peace that Christ offers us - even in the midst of our everyday challenges as wives and mothers.

This is why she wrote *[Finding God's Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593252781/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1593252781&linkCode=as2&tag=simplemama-20&linkId=EVMBXUBJHPZA5TKQ)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-472.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-472.gif).*  
[![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/q-39.jpeg)](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593252781/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1593252781&linkCode=as2&tag=simplemama-20&linkId=EVMBXUBJHPZA5TKQ)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-472.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-472.gif)

In this soul-stirring book, Heidi shares 100 meditations that offer us a lifeline out of our inner turmoil and back to a place of peace.

CatholicMom.com's [Erika Marie](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/erika-marie) had the great pleasure of Hanging Out with Heidi to chat about why women need Peace in their lives and how Heidi's book can help.  Check out our Hangout Interview!

 

 

[Listen to the Audio Interview Here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/catholicmoments/Finding_Gods_Peace_w_Heidi_Bratton.mp3)

In the interview, Heidi shares -

**Seven Different Areas We All Need Peace**

1. Peace in Our Human Relationships.
2. Peace with our Physical Surroundings - where we live, our home, our region.
3. Peace in Our Activities.
4. Peace with our Schedules.
5. Peace in our Relationship with the Trinity - God the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit in our Prayer Life.
6. Peace with our Resources - our finances, our family that's available to help, etc.
7. Peace with our Institutions - government, schools, church and parish.

If you feel "hurried and worried" in any of these areas - or all seven! - check out *[Finding God's Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593252781/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1593252781&linkCode=as2&tag=simplemama-20&linkId=EVMBXUBJHPZA5TKQ)*![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-472.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-472.gif) and give yourself the time needed to look for and find God's peace in your lives for your sake and for the wellbeing of your family.

![Book Cover jpeg](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Book-Cover-jpeg-550x357.jpg?width=550&height=357&name=Book-Cover-jpeg-550x357.jpg)

*Copyright 2015 Erika Marie  
**Affiliate Links included in this post*

### Share this article

[![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2015%2F11%2F20%2Ffindinggodspeacegiveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2015%2F11%2F20%2Ffindinggodspeacegiveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2015%2F11%2F20%2Ffindinggodspeacegiveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Finding%20God%27s%20Peace%20in%20Everyday%20Challenges%20%7BAuthor%20Interview%7D) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2015%2F11%2F20%2Ffindinggodspeacegiveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2015%2F11%2F20%2Ffindinggodspeacegiveaway%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) 

**

#### About the Author

![Erika Marie](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/ANNEMARIE%20MILLER.jpeg)

### [Erika Marie](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/erika-marie)

Erika Marie is a simple Catholic, Wife, and Mama. She relishes snuggles and free time with her family and enjoys reading, writing, blogging, and has a slightly obsessive addiction to creating Canva graphics. Enjoy more reflections by Erika at her personal [simplemama](http://onesimplemama.com/) blog.

## Related Blog Articles

[

 CatholicMoms Hangout with the Noble Movie Director Stephen Bradley

Read

](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/04/29/catholicmoms-hangout-with-the-noble-movie-director-stephen-bradley)

[

 God’s Shield from the Fire

Read

](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/gods-shield-from-the-fire)

[

 Broken Gods - Getting Past Guilt

Read

](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/06/09/broken-gods-getting-past-guilt)

## Comments

## Donate now

[![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545)

[![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/)

##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify

[![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ)

##### CatholicMom on Social Networks

[![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber)

##### About Catholic Mom

[Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us)

[Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact)

[Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)

 

##### Associated Links

[Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/)

[Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/)

[Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/)

[Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/)

[Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/)

<https://www.avemariapress.com/series/20/CatholicMomcom-Books/>[The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/)

### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to receive our free daily digest email.

Copyright © 2026 CatholicMom.com. All Rights Reserved.