by marybeth | Aug 11, 2025 | Keeping Kids Catholic, Mary, Parenthood
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...
by marybeth | Aug 4, 2025 | Community, Evangelization, Keeping Kids Catholic
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...
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 | Nov 22, 2024 | Faith at Home, Keeping Kids Catholic, Parenthood
Last night a little one hopped on to my bed as I took a late-night meeting. She waited patiently because she needed to talk with me. Quietly she whispered that her heart was hurting and that she needed my help. I nodded, tucked her in close, and continued my call,...
by marybeth | Aug 13, 2024 | Faith at Home, Keeping Kids Catholic, Parenthood
I am in a season of going back to the basics of my faith in many ways and in doing so I am reminding myself to teach them to my younger kids. With four young adult children and four younger children, it’s easy to lose track of what has been taught to whom and when....
by marybeth | Aug 5, 2024 | Family, Keeping Kids Catholic
I share many check-in phone calls with my elderly father and his typical sendoff is, “Keep the faith, MaryB.” I smile as I recall this because it is summer, and as we plan family vacation time, the phrase “keep the faith” came to mind. Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Jesus....
