Allison Auth

Sharing the subtleties of the spiritual life through reflections on Catholic spirituality, prayer, and motherhood

Allison Auth

Sharing the subtleties of the spiritual life through reflections on Catholic spirituality, prayer, and motherhood

Allison Auth

Hi, I'm Allison

I am a wife, mother of 5, writer, and homeschooler who lives in Denver. As a lifelong Catholic, I write about Catholic spirituality, prayer, discernment, motherhood, and occasionally homeschooling.

My husband is a woodworker and builder of beautiful things, and I aspire to build beautiful ideas out of words that reflect the truth and beauty of God. I am always looking at the interplay between faith and creation, contemplating how our vocations make us holy and how God is speaking to us in every day life.

I am the author of two books and many online articles. Scroll down see more!

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Writing

Allison Auth's Substack: Spirit + Bride

I write on the subtleties of the spiritual life: prayer, motherhood, and every-day spirituality, exploring how to grow deeper in union with God.

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Podcast Interviews

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Articles and Book Reviews

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Speaking

I have been a speaker at women's conferences, homeschool conferences, moms' groups, and youth retreats.

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Praise for Ineffable

From Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise:

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise:

“When a writer is able to take the most sublime and mysterious realities and wrap them in words that reveal, clarify, and compel, she surely is participating in the ongoing mission of the Word Himself.

Relatable stories and solid spiritual theology? Yes, please! Ineffable is perfect not only for adoration and personal prayer but also for the mom’s group or book club that wants something of real substance to pray with and discuss.”

From Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. :

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise:

“To describe the life of prayer, you must cultivate genuine curiosity about what God is doing and then be honest with what you find. In Ineffable, Allison Auth has done just this. In keeping with our precious tradition of saints and mystics, seekers and strivers, she has shared her heart, and -- in doing so -- shared something of the Lord's heart for us.”

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

"In this honest and encouraging book, Allison invites mothers into a more intimate relationship with God by sharing the struggles and graces of her own spiritual journey. With wisdom drawn from saints and spiritual writers, she speaks tenderly to the dryness, discouragement, and distance moms can experience in prayer, offering hope that even “sleepy and dry” prayer can become a place of transformation. Mystery, the ineffable of the spiritual life unfolds not as something to fear, but as something to embrace, ponder, and grow comfortable with.”

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

“With warmth and clarity, Allison Auth invites readers into moment after moment of profound yet simple spiritual discovery. Ineffable expertly weaves Scripture, story, and reflective questions that lead readers to more deeply discern who God is and who they are in Him. A prayerful companion I will return to often, nurturing a richer, more personal relationship with the God who sees, reveals, and loves inexpressibly.”

From Dr. Ralph Martin, Author of The Fulfillment of All Desire:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Dr. Ralph Martin, Author of The Fulfillment of All Desire:

“Skillfully drawing on solid sources, Allison Auth has written a very helpful book for those interested in understanding better the life of prayer and union with God. Enlivened by honest sharing about her own life, marriage and family, this book will help and encourage many.”

From Michaelann Martin, Women's Leadership Director for FOCUS:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Dr. Ralph Martin, Author of The Fulfillment of All Desire:

"Allison Auth explores the amazing topic of God's love for each one of us in a manner accessible to any reader wishing to have a more intimate relationship with God. She references great saints and scholars to build a beautiful case for developing a plan of life for those interested in growing in the language of prayer and the interior life. Ineffable is grounded in solid Church teaching and fortified with everyday personal experience within marriage and family to make this work very practical. I believe it is a needed and trustworthy guide for the path to greater holiness as lay people in the world."

From Renzo and Monica Ortega of Two Become Family:

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

From Samantha Stephenson, Author of Grow Where You're Planted:

“Allison Auth has written a beautiful and faithful book for Catholics who long to grow closer to God in prayer. With warmth and honesty, she helps readers enter more deeply into the mystery of a God who speaks, listens, heals, and draws us into communion with Him.

Rooted in Scripture, the saints, the Catechism, and the real challenges of daily life, this book is a gift for anyone who wants prayer to become less of an obligation and more of a relationship of love. She highlights that the realities of marriage and family life are not an obstacle to a deep spiritual life, but actually an invitation to intimacy with an ineffable God.

We are grateful for this book and happy to recommend it.”

From Samantha Stephenson, Author of Grow Where You're Planted:

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

From Samantha Stephenson, Author of Grow Where You're Planted:

“Ineffable is the kind of book on the spiritual life you’ll want to savor slowly—lingering over its pages, returning to its wisdom, and allowing its insights to sink deeply into the soul. With clarity and warmth, Auth distills the profound mystery of prayer into an accessible guide for ordinary Christians seeking deeper communion with God.

In Ineffable, Auth weaves together a treasure trove of spiritual resources from the Catholic tradition into an easily readable format. The result is a simple vision for integrating prayer into everyday life in a way that forms saints.

This is the kind of book that transforms souls."

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

"Just as moms of toddlers cut hot dogs and grapes into appropriate bite sized pieces for their kids at lunch time, Allison Auth offers a similar spread of satisfying spiritual nourishment for busy moms who desire to feast at the table of prayer. She reveals that conversation –and even contemplation--with God can become as natural as breathing. For moms who are regularly told “you’ve got your hands full,” Ineffable: Learning to Love the God Beyond Words offers a place to put it all down, to finally be held and behold the gaze of the One who seeks to fill your heart with His love and presence."

Praise for Baby and Beyond

From Taryn DeLong, co-president of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of "Holy Ambition"

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

From Taryn DeLong, co-president of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of "Holy Ambition"

"I received Baby and Beyond as a gift after my second daughter was born and wish I'd read it after I had my first. It would have been such a gift during my early struggles when I became a mom. Somehow, Allison manages to be both encouraging and honest (a balance that can be difficult to strike!). It's a must-read for Catholic moms, but any mom could benefit from reading it. It'll be my go-to baby shower gift from now on!"

From Beth Sri, wife of Dr. Sri and co-author of "The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful"

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

From Taryn DeLong, co-president of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of "Holy Ambition"

"I'm thrilled that the book Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Post-Childbirth Woes exists. Allison Auth has given all us mommas a true gift in sharing her own experiences. Postpartum Is a crazy time - and in this book, you learn that you are not alone in it. There's a way through and even a way to thrive in the midst of the chaos."

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

After reading Allison's book, Baby and Beyond, all I could think was where was this book six kids ago? My first four post-partum experiences were textbook fantastic, and then babies five and six came along. I kept thinking I should've had it figured out by then, but I didn't. For any mom who feels overwhelmed, less-than, stressed or anxious about all the new changes and challenges that come with new life, gift her this book. You can thank me later. Brava, Allison, on writing the book we didn't know we needed!

Allison Auth

Allison Auth

Allison Auth

Hi, I'm Allison

Writing

Allison Auth's Substack: Spirit + Bride

Podcast Interviews

Articles and Book Reviews

Speaking

Ineffable: Learning to Love the God Beyond Words

Praise for Ineffable

From Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise:

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise:

From Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. :

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Claire Dwyer, author of This Present Paradise:

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Bonnie Landry, Host of Make Joy Normal Podcast:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Dr. Ralph Martin, Author of The Fulfillment of All Desire:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Dr. Ralph Martin, Author of The Fulfillment of All Desire:

From Michaelann Martin, Women's Leadership Director for FOCUS:

From Allison Gingras, Author of Jesus Heals and Director of Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries:

From Dr. Ralph Martin, Author of The Fulfillment of All Desire:

From Renzo and Monica Ortega of Two Become Family:

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

From Samantha Stephenson, Author of Grow Where You're Planted:

From Samantha Stephenson, Author of Grow Where You're Planted:

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

From Samantha Stephenson, Author of Grow Where You're Planted:

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

From Beth Sri, co-author of The Good, the Messy and the Beautiful: the Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

As Seen In

Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Post-Childbirth Woes

Praise for Baby and Beyond

From Taryn DeLong, co-president of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of "Holy Ambition"

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

From Taryn DeLong, co-president of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of "Holy Ambition"

From Beth Sri, wife of Dr. Sri and co-author of "The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful"

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

From Taryn DeLong, co-president of Catholic Women in Business and co-author of "Holy Ambition"

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

From Kathryn Whitaker, author of "Live Big, Love Bigger" and co-host of "Strong Voices" on Sirius XM

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