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Holy Ambition

Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home
Author: Taryn DeLong
Foreword by: Michelle Hillaert
$18.95

Format: Paperback

Publication date: November 8, 2024

Description

Whether you are an entrepreneur (or aspiring entrepreneur), a business or nonprofit professional, or a business student, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home will help you navigate work and life with Christ at the center of it all, recognizing that our most ambitious calling is to be saints.

Authors Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher draw from Catholic Women in Business, their online community of more than five thousand Catholic professional women, to answer some of the most pressing questions about what it means to fully live out your vocation as an ambitious Catholic businesswoman, recognizing that the specifics can vary from woman to woman and from one season of life to the next. Each chapter includes wisdom and insights from saints and courageous women past and present who serve as mentors, role models, and friends.

Some of the questions addressed in Holy Ambition include the following:

  • Am I discerning God’s will for my life correctly? (Learn from St. Teresa of Calcutta, who persevered during times when she could not hear God’s voice.)
  • Is it OK to be ambitious and build wealth? (Be encouraged by St. Jane Frances de Chantal, who used her ambition and wealth for good—to protect her children.)
  • How can I practice my faith in a secular environment? (Be inspired by St. Gianna Molla, who built up her medical practice with unwavering faith.)
  • How can I cultivate good relationships and get along with difficult people? (Meet St. Thérèse of Lisieux, whose “little way” enabled her to love even the most irritating and disagreeable of her religious sisters.)
  • How can I succeed at work while being open to new life? (Discover how St. Zélie Martin found the balance between work and family life.)
  • How can I make a difference as a Catholic entrepreneur? (See how Catherine de Hueck Doherty fought against Communism by helping the poor, the very people targeted by the Communists.)

With the turn of each page, you will deepen your understanding of the feminine genius and discover how “women imbued with the spirit of the Gospel can do so much to aid humanity in not falling” (St. John Paul II). The lived experiences of these women will encourage you to discover and thrive in God’s unique and unrepeatable plan for your life.

Chapter questions for reflection and discussion make this the perfect choice for book clubs and small-group discussions.

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Product Details

Pages: 192

Trim size: 6 x 9 inches

ISBN: 9781646803224

Imprint: Ave Maria Press

  • “This book is an excellent resource.”

    “Integrating faith and work is something I have been passionate about for many years. I loved diving into Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher’s new book, Holy Ambition, to get their take on this important topic and gain a better understanding of the unique gifts Catholic women bring to the workplace. This book is an excellent resource not only for Catholic women in the workplace seeking to more fully integrate their faith and work but also for men to better understand the important experiences, motivations, and insights of Catholic female professionals. I will absolutely recommend and gift this book to women and men in my network who will benefit from the wisdom it contains.”

    Randy Hain
    Author and president of Serviam Partners

  • “Embracing our God-given nature.”

    “As his daughters, we are made to participate in our heavenly Father’s creative and redemptive work. Yet the delicate dance of caring, providing, and becoming—at work and home—can be both exquisitely joyful and painful. When a woman wonders ‘How do I do this?,’ Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher compassionately remind her what our enemy wants us to forget: the keys to true joy and fruitful work are embracing our God-given nature and surrendering to his even more magnificent dreams for us.”

    Claire Dwyer
    Author and cofounder of Write These Words

  • “A powerful resource for women.”

    “Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher have offered a powerful resource for women who understand their work in the world as a vocation and yearn for it to be consonant with the values of their faith. Deeply personal and instructive, Holy Ambition covers an expansive array of topics, providing perspective and the encouragement that it is both possible and deeply rewarding to place values at the center of what one does, how one does it, and who one is in the world.”

    Kerry Alys Robinson
    President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA

  • “A rich tapestry of examples and insights.”

    “I encourage you to approach this book with intention, whether you are single or married, with or without children. It is a rich tapestry of examples and insights that will guide you through the intricacies of being a Catholic woman in the workforce. Ultimately, it will leave you inspired to activate your unique gifts and embark on a journey of magnanimity, fearlessly crafting a bold and beautiful life.”

    From the foreword by Michelle Hillaert
    Executive director of the GIVEN Institute

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