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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 myself one of the new moms anymore (Abigail had her first birthday almost a year ago!) I often still feel just as paralyzed, confused, and exhausted as I did the day my...
The Fourth ‘T’: Trust
It’s relatively easy to say you’ll trust in the Lord. It’s another thing entirely to wholeheartedly commit to it. Recently, I took the Gospel according to Saint Luke to prayer and realized: I haven’t been fully entrusting all of my thoughts, words, and deeds to Our...
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 to the solemnity of Easter. “Unless you do penance, you shall likewise perish.” (Lk. 13:5) We imitate our Lord, Jesus Christ's fasting in the desert by doing penance:...
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Homeschool & Catholic Family Life
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.
In the World...Not of It
The Saints and Church Fathers knew what was up. Here I talk about my conversion to Catholicism, Sacred Scripture musings, and issues in our culture (beware...controversy!)
Motherhood & Babies
Sharing everything that's worked for us (and everything that hasn't!) Here you'll find practical tips, heart encouragement, and some just plain funny stories.
The BEST Examination of Conscience Every Catholic Should Be Using
I’ve suffered from scrupulosity for as long as I’ve known about the Sacrament of Penance and...
Catholic Baby Boy Gifts
If you're looking for some sweet Catholic gifts for a baby boy, you're in the right place! I did...
Catholic Baby Girl Gifts
If you're searching for some fantastic Catholic gifts for a baby girl, you're in the right place!...
Catholics Should Absolutely be Bowing At The Name Of Jesus!
One big difference protestants notice at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is all the bowing and...
What Is Genuflecting And Why Do More Catholics Need to Genuflect?
The mystery of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is a beautiful thing that transcends our human...
10 Crucial Catholic Questions You Must Ask Before Marriage–Part 2
In the first important questions to ask before marriage post, I shared 5 questions to ask your...
13 Things to do As Soon As You Find Out You’re Pregnant
You’re pregnant . . . congratulations! Whether this baby was meticulously planned for or a total...
Homemaking Tips and Ideas (a Personal Covenant)
Last night while making some delicious chicken quesadillas for dinner, I realized that the final...
7 Free Catholic Wallpapers To Help You Learn the Latin Our father and Hail Mary
Happy Sunday! In honor of my husband joining the choir at a Latin Mass parish for the first time,...
Are Catholics With Celiac Refused Communion? (To Be Glutened or Not To Be)
Growing up I was a sickly child. I constantly got mysterious stomach aches after consuming just...