Offering practical solutions for today's Catholic parent
We’re less than 2 weeks from the due date of Baby 5.0, and I’m planning a natural, unmedicated childbirth. If you’re considering the same path, I’m offering my best tips. 1. Learn All You Can I stumbled into natural childbirth by accident — I wanted to wait as long as I could before requesting an […]
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. Being pregnant, and raising many small children keeps motherhood in the front of my mind. In this season of my life, I’m surrounded by children, and that’s just the way I like […]
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 […]
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 […]
For us Catholic folks, Christmas celebrations continue, all the way up through early January. Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, on the eighth day of Christmas. It’s an excellent way to start off the New Year, commemorating the motherhood of Mary and reflecting on her role. Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, […]