Moms are hardwired to feel like failures. The truth is, we're all a pretty far cry from that. It's time to stop feeling like you're not a good mother. …
Faith
I Was Afraid of Having a Boy. Mary’s Motherhood Changed My Heart
I was terrified of having a boy. The idea was totally outside my control. But as in all things, God knew what he was doing. He used Mary's motherhood …
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit for Kids
While we officially receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit at confirmation, we can always help cultivate them in our kids. Here's how to encourage the …
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit for Moms
Motherhood may be hard, but God has given us a powerful advocate. When we learn to open our hearts to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we not only become …
Mom, Your Quiet Time Matters: 4 Simple Ways to Find Peace in the Chaos
Mama, you really do need time for yourself. Your quiet time matters not just for your own sanity, but for the peace of your family as well. This …
Get Outside and Be Active: Fantastic Fitness Ideas for Kids (Screen-Free Week 2018)
It's Screen-Free Week 2018! Why not get outside and be active with your kiddos with these fantastic fitness ideas for kids! I don't think it's a …
Make Something Beautiful: Creative Crafting for Kids (Screen-Free Week 2018)
It's Screen-Free Week 2018, and today I'm sharing how to make something beautiful. Get off those screens and do some creative crafting with your …
Your “Good Enough” is Perfect: Why It’s Okay to Be An Imperfect Catholic Mom
It's not unusual to feel less than perfect in our vocation as a Catholic mom. But as Colleen Duggan points out in her new book, Good Enough is Good …
Don’t You Dare Give Up When God Says No (The Incredible Blessing of Unanswered Novenas)
Sometimes God says no. That's when we see immense blessings in those unanswered prayers and novenas. The first time I prayed a novena I was 24 and …
Self-Care is Not Selfish: Honoring the Truth of Mother’s Day for Every Catholic Mom
[Scroll to the bottom of the post for an epic giveaway worth over $400!] Catholic motherhood is the model of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. But it's …