The Power of Reaching Out
Summer can sometimes feel surprisingly isolating for women. Maybe your social media feed is filled with exotic vacations while your days are spent at home, or perhaps your usual opportunities for connection have faded now that school is out. If you’re feeling a little disconnected or adrift this season, you’re not alone. And even if you’re not feeling it yourself, chances are someone around you is.
We believe women have a unique and powerful ability to comfort, serve, and make others feel seen and loved. In a season where many may be struggling quietly, we encourage you to be the one who reaches out- send the text, make the call, extend the invitation.
Is there a friend you haven’t seen or heard from in a while? Reach out and set a time to catch up. Do you know a mom who just had a baby and hasn’t been at the usual gatherings? A quick drop-off of coffee or offering to hold the baby while she showers can mean the world. And if you’re the one feeling the weight of loneliness, this is your sign to ask someone to get together. A simple check-in, a walk with the kids, or a casual playdate can be life-giving for everyone involved.
These small acts of connection help us feel more whole as we live out our vocation of serving God, our families, and our communities with joy.
Let this be your gentle reminder: reach out. Invite someone in. Be the reason another woman feels seen and supported this week. Because when we lift each other up, we grow in our ability to love not just our friends, but everyone in our lives.
Read on for some exciting opportunities to reconnect with friends this August!
"Oh, as you so well said, the friendship we have is no ordinary friendship; it's a friendship between souls."
—Sr. Marie Guerin to her cousin, St. Therese of Lisieux
What is Your Role in Making a Thoughtful Home?
Chicago ladies, listen up! We have two exciting events coming up on August 22nd and 23rd that you won't want to miss. If you're looking for an opportunity to reach out to a friend or just get out of the house and see some other women in your stage of life, these events are for you!
Mother, Queen, Sister, Daughter, Friend: What is Your Role in Making a Thoughtful Home?
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM | Elms University Center, Chicago, IL
Featuring author Dia Boyle and her book The Thoughtful Home, this evening is designed especially for young mothers and young professional women—a chance to step back and reflect on the meaning of home, and the role each of us plays in creating a space that is thoughtful, life-giving, and grounded in purpose.
The event will feature:
Wine, beer, and delicious tapas
A live interview with Dia conducted by Mariana Madigan
A Q&A session and book signing
Copies of The Thoughtful Home available for purchase
Whether you come to soak in practical wisdom or to simply enjoy a lovely evening out, this is a perfect opportunity to invite a friend, reconnect with someone you haven’t seen in a while, and gather a small group of women for a night of rest and renewal.
Mother, Queen, Sister, Daughter, Friend: What is Your Role in Making a Thoughtful Home?
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 11:30 AM–2:00 PM | Saint Mary of the Angels (Museum Room) | 1850 N. Hermitage Ave.
This intimate event features Dia Boyle, author of The Thoughtful Home, and is hosted by Home Unlimited in collaboration with the Saint Mary of the Angels Book Club. Through an interview led by Carol Tomaselli and Julianna Field, Dia will walk us through her insights on how to cultivate a home that reflects beauty, purpose, and love.
The schedule includes:
11:30 AM: Lunch served
12:15 PM: Interview with Dia Boyle
1:30 PM: Q&A and book signing
(Books available for purchase onsite)
This is more than just a talk—it’s a chance to press pause and be reminded of the unique and powerful role women play in shaping the heart of their homes. It’s also the perfect opportunity to bring a friend, grab lunch together, and have a meaningful conversation about something that touches every woman’s life: how we live and love in our homes.
If you do not live in the Chicago area but would like to talk with other women about these topics, check out the page below for encouragement on starting a book club on The Thoughtful Home.
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