by marybeth | May 9, 2025 | Faith at Home, Keeping Kids Catholic, Parenthood
There was a time of parenting when my husband and I would get our eight young children ready for Mass. It was not an easy feat when they were all under the age of 10, with two of them using wheelchairs and needing some extra support. We had all the boys in their...
by marybeth | Apr 4, 2025 | Faith, Life, Reflections
I woke early the other day and made a list. Things seemed out of whack, and I knew just what I had to do. I mapped out a week that included all the things: daily Mass, daily rosary, weekly adoration, family prayer, morning and evening prayer, my Bible in a Year app,...
by marybeth | Mar 31, 2025 | Faith at Home, Life, Saints
I’ve always wanted to be a strong woman, the kind of woman who wasn’t afraid of anything and stood strong in what she believed. Unfortunately, I was the girl who was scared to get her driver’s license, the girl who was scared to take risks, trying always to keep the...
by marybeth | Mar 28, 2025 | Lent, Life
I’ve never been one for action movies, but lately, I have reels of them running through my head as Lent moves full steam ahead. I’m a character in every scene, preparing myself physically and spiritually for the battle. The training scenes speak to me. I love feeling...
by marybeth | Mar 25, 2025 | Faith Traditions, Lent, Reflections
Lent is here. It is a stark contrast to the warm glow of the Christmas season. I often try to prepare for Lent as the Jewish people prepared for Passover. I empty our home of sweets and pare down our pantry to basics. The decorations are minimal with candles on the...
