by marybeth | Apr 20, 2022 | Faith at Home, Faith Traditions, Family
I’ve been reflecting a lot about the behind-the-scenes efforts of raising a Catholic family. Since it is winter, and I have been hunkered in my home, I am noticing all the little ways we have nurtured our Catholic faith through environment. It is a delicate balance...
by marybeth | Nov 5, 2021 | Faith at Home, Family, Parenthood
I have become a go-to person for large family questions. I am not sure which child achieved me this status. Sons one, two, and three are all incredible gifts and watching them grow together was and continues to be a joy. Was it number four because we chose to open our...
by marybeth | Apr 13, 2020 | Faith at Home, Family, Parenthood
It is an odd time in our history as a country when all of our children are being led back to the home to educate. Families are experiencing mixed emotions as they enter into new territory in the middle of a school year. For many, schedules have been shuffled, anxiety...
by marybeth | Mar 26, 2020 | Faith at Home, Faith Traditions, Family, Keeping Kids Catholic
Living liturgically gives a rhythm to the daily life of a catholic family. It is no mistake that mother nature corresponds her seasons to that of the church. I love the peaceful anticipation of Advent and the white calming snow that accompanies it. Just as necessary...
by marybeth | Mar 2, 2020 | Faith at Home, Family, Keeping Kids Catholic
Last night, I sat by the fire with a friend and marveled at God’s provision. This necessary pause infused my soul with breath and joy. I’m finding it necessary to take this pause and remind myself of the presence of God in everything. I sat back and reflected on how...
by marybeth | Feb 18, 2020 | Faith at Home, Family, Keeping Kids Catholic
The prayer of a mother runs like a constant flow between her heart and the Lord. It is like blood streaming through the ventricles of the heart, so does a mother’s prayer connect her to the heart of Jesus. It’s a deep and profound prayer; one of surrender and...
