MaryBeth Eberhard
Catholic wife and mother of eight,
who loves our Lord, Mary,
and sharing prayers and thoughts on these pages.
Gratitude in the Place We Find Ourselves at the Moment
I woke up last night and stepped into the kitchen to grab a drink of water. The house was quiet, though as I looked around, I could tell the stories of what had transpired after I went to bed. As I quietly closed cabinet doors, put chargers back where they...
A Deeper Sense of Intimacy
My teenage son walked through the kitchen the other day as my husband and I were embracing and mumbled to himself that he was going to write his own book. It would be called How I Survived My Parents' Romantic Marriage: A Tell All! This made me laugh but also...
Finding the Real Meaning of Peace
Peace is often a misunderstood word in our culture. I say this as I sit on my front porch breathing in the scent of spring lilacs and a soft spring breeze. This moment feels very peaceful. And yet why, when I step back into my home where dishes, laundry,...
Letting Go Can Be Difficult for Parents
here comes a season in parenting when we realize it’s time to begin letting go. It might be when a child graduates from high school or college, gets married, or takes a job that carries them far from home. For some, it’s the quiet letting go that happens when we allow...
The Heart Behind Our Words: Wisdom from the Book of Sirach
As women, we find ourselves talking all the time — whether it’s over coffee with a friend, a late-night chat with our husbands or a quick phone call to check in with a family member. Words seem to come so naturally. I often apologize for all of my words, but my...
Interior Glow-Up
The youth in my family have lately been fascinated with before-and-after videos. Whether it’s a completely new hairstyle, a weight loss goal met, makeup or a clothing-inspired change, they all gather around and marvel at the transformation. “What a difference!” “It’s...