Weekly Wallpaper // 175
The LORD is good: his kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness, to all generations. // Psalm 100:5 Thank you for these beautiful free wallpapers from Michelle Slough. Let His word...
The Experience of Mother's Day without Children
As I look at my May calendar, I wonder what type of gift I should get my mom for Mother’s Day. Maybe a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble or...
Transitioning from College: Tips + Encouragement
Congratulations! You graduated from college! All the studying, cramming, stressing, writing and test taking is over! You’ve worn the cap and gown, and you listened to the famous commencement speaker....
Catholic Summer Reads for Kids
The countdown has begun! With just about one month left of school, summer is right around the corner. My six children are excited (obviously), and while I appreciate the structure...
The Most Important Thing I Want My Children to Know
When I'm kept up at night by my racing thoughts, they usually revolve around my children. Specifically, they involve rigorous scrutiny of what I am or am not doing to...
Ways to Share Your Faith Through Your Wedding
When my husband and I were engaged, one of the first things we did was sit down to figure out which state to get married in. We finally made the...
Weekly Wallpaper // 174
They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and...
Defend Us in Battle
Ah, the glory of the battlefield. My childhood was formed by a thousand tales of skirmishes and battles, knights and soldiers, wars and warfare. Some of them were factual. The...
The Vision Behind Our Catholic Prayer Book for Kids
The first people to ask us for a devotional for children were, in fact, our own children. Their sentiments were echoed from the amazing women in our community and in...
A Litany for Female Friendships
I was scrolling through social media and came across a meme that read: Your circle should want you to win. Your circle should clap the loudest when you have good...
St. Joseph the Worker Animates Our Service to Others
“Look, Mom! That lady is feeding her baby while she drives!” shouted the alarmed voice from the backseat. Confused by this outburst, I looked around to find the woman in...
Why We Hope Our Kids Rise Up
We all have children in our lives in some capacity. We are moms, aunts, big sisters, teachers, godmothers, parish volunteers, and foster parents. In our work with children—whatever that looks...
