Offering practical solutions for today's Catholic parent
A spirit of service to others is an integral part of our Catholic lives. As a busy mother of a large family, I often struggle with the call to do MORE for others, when I’m barely keeping my head above water at home. The solution? Involve my family, and create a Catholic culture of […]
Psalm 139:13-14 You formed me my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me, wonderful are your works! Being pregnant with Baby 5.0, the story of St Gianna is one that I hold very dear. Gianna was the tenth of thirteen children, and as a working […]
Exodus 20:8-11 Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD, your God It’s time to come clean. My children, obviously NOT clean I don’t go to church NEARLY as often as I should. There are a […]
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 I’ve lived in Kentucky all of my life. In the spring, tornado warnings are commonplace. You learn to pay attention to weather reports, and take cover. I’m afraid of bad storms, but since I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that panicking is […]
Psalms 66:1-2 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise When I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, I prayed that God gave her plenty of musical talent. He heard me and answered beautifully. Rachel and I went to hear Abigail sing with the […]