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9 Catholic Podcast Gems: A Must-Listen Collection for Catholic Women
Here's my personal treasure trove of enlightening and inspiring Catholic podcasts specifically curated for Catholic women. Whether you're seeking spiritual guidance, marriage and family insights, or thought-provoking conversations, I'm positive this roundup of top...
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...
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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.
When to Pray The Angelus: How, When, & who Should Pray This Powerful (yet Simple) Prayer
Praying the Angelus is an excellent devotion for those of us (like me) who need to focus on taking...
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,...