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...
by marybeth | Feb 3, 2020 | Faith at Home, Family, Keeping Kids Catholic
I’m often heard saying that I am a professional at the younger years of parenting. Give me a baby to rock, a diaper to change, a toddler to play puzzles with, a book to read. These I can do with my eyes shut. The older years, though: Phew! They are not for the faint...
by marybeth | Dec 2, 2019 | Family, Life, Parenthood
It’s been almost 72 hours since I dropped him off at the airport and we are all still alive. Survival is necessary. Patience is prudent and a good dose of humility never hurts the cause! I made myself a goal of keeping my patience this time around. As much as I miss...
by marybeth | Nov 1, 2019 | Family, Parenthood, Reflections
This article is a follow up to the article More Love… It’s early and I am up again moving my son’s sore and tired body. This surgery is hard to heal from. The body takes time to recognize a new shape. Time truly does heal. In the meantime, my husband and I wander back...
