Your work has value, just as your motherhood has value. The messages about some sort of inherent contradiction between babies and dreams are a lie.
Babies and Dreams
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Five Home and Decor Ideas for Catholic Moms
I’ve been finding great joy lately leaning into my “Catholic Mom-ness.” The list below is built of little, thoughtful things beyond the crucifixes and rosaries that are often found in a Catholic home. They have made me smile time and time again in the middle of the noise that is raising and homeschooling our four … Continue reading Five Home and Decor Ideas for Catholic Moms
The Hidden Blessing in Being Interrupted
A few days a week, I get to a point where I ask (usually in exasperation): “Why can’t I even just finish a single thought?!” It’s often after hours of homeschooling the kids, trying to place online grocery pick up, folding a basket of laundry, sending a few emails, feeding the children, in a flurry … Continue reading The Hidden Blessing in Being Interrupted
Measuring Success in a Busy, Messy Family
I'm learning to redefine success by leaning into our ultimate goals as parents: to help our children become saints.
For Moms Who Feel Like They’re Failing
Option two is the voice that tells me there have been many quiet saints made of mothers throughout time, most of whom we’ve never even heard of. It tells me that this calling can purify me and build me into an example of holiness for my sake and the sake of my children. It’s the option that tells me I’m not a saint yet.
Learning to say “I Forgive You”
I know now very deeply how it feels to know you are forgiven by hearing it said. I know how much it has the power to heal.
Bringing Christmas Into Lent
During a year where there has been less ‘togetherness’ than we’re used to, it feels especially profound to draw near to those we love in prayer in this intentional way.
Learning to be Present
If you find yourself listening to the running commentary in your own mind, struggling with negative thoughts or worries or fears, if you are feeling like your life is somehow a mismatch for the things you feel are truly important, this might be a good resource to check out!
What We’re Teaching Our Children About Prayer
I understand prayer a lot differently now, I think, in part, because I understand God differently.
A Blessing for Our Home
We had the absolute honor of hosting our priest, Father Mike, at our home for dinner and to bless our house this weekend. We meant to do it much sooner, but with pregnancy and nausea and newborn life, this was the soonest we could make it happen, and we're so glad we did! The kids … Continue reading A Blessing for Our Home
This Catholic Family 