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Here I Go–Bloggin’ Again…
It's been a while (almost a year) since I've sat down to write a blog post. In that time, my world has bubbled up and flipped over like a flapjack on a buttered cast-iron. Fortunately for me, I found a fabulous Catholic therapist to continue pointing my teetering ship...
I *had* to Ask for a Natural Childbirth!! Elizabeth’s Birth Story
Early in the morning on the 4th of July, I awoke to some painful contractions. After having some mild contractions the previous day and two days prior and after my doula explained to me that melatonin at night and oxytocin are best buds, I was hopeful these were the...
5 Stellar Catholic Prayers for After Communion
Both forms of the Mass are filled with beautiful prayers of gratitude or supplication. But after receiving the Most Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, perhaps you'd like to pray a bit more? These prayers for after communion are perfect to pray while...
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Time-Honored Wisdom
Our grandparents' generation and the saints weren't perfect all the time, but they did have a better grasp on reality than most of us here in the 21st century.
Timeless Hymns
Hymns written by saints and before the 1970s are my love language. I share my wedding singing stories & general in-the-pew singing tips right here!
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Here I Go–Bloggin’ Again…
It's been a while (almost a year) since I've sat down to write a blog post. In that time, my world...
I *had* to Ask for a Natural Childbirth!! Elizabeth’s Birth Story
Early in the morning on the 4th of July, I awoke to some painful contractions. After having some...
5 Stellar Catholic Prayers for After Communion
Both forms of the Mass are filled with beautiful prayers of gratitude or supplication. But after...
Baby Essentials: What We Couldn’t Live Without and What We Could
So you want to get all of your baby things together in advance of your sweet little one arriving?...
Catholic Baby Shower Gifts
I attended a lovely baby shower for a Catholic mom friend of mine today and was inspired by all of...
9 Catholic Podcast Gems: A Must-Listen Collection for Catholic Women
Here's my personal treasure trove of enlightening and inspiring Catholic podcasts specifically...
Breaking Free from the ‘Shoulds’: Embracing God’s Will For You as a Catholic Mom
Dear fellow new moms (and world at large), Though I'm not sure if I am still allowed to consider...
The Fourth ‘T’: Trust
It’s relatively easy to say you’ll trust in the Lord. It’s another thing entirely to...
Fasting vs. Disciplines: Which One Is Which and How To Choose Your Fast Lent 2022
Lent is the liturgical season consisting of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up...
Reader Question: Why Can’t A Catholic Spouse Receive Sacraments After Learning They’re Invalidly Married?
I've been helping a lot of folks to the best of my abilities in my DMs, comments, email, etc. So I...