MaryBeth Eberhard
Catholic wife and mother of eight,
who loves our Lord, Mary,
and sharing prayers and thoughts on these pages.
Singing Out Loud: How the hymns of my youth became the rhythm of my life
Singing to the Lord is the very focus of my prayer life.
How to Prepare for the Virtual Mass as a Family
As Catholics around the world move to celebrate mass virtually during this unusual health crisis, many families are seeking ways to bring the sacred into the home. As a mom of many, the challenge of gathering everyone in one room on their best behavior to...
Behold How They Love One Another
Image credit: Pixabay.com (2013), CC0/PD Early Christians were made recognizable by their actions. Aristedes, sent by Emperor Hadrian during the days of the early Church to scope out those known as “Christians,” gave a report and these ending words have...
Lenten Family Traditions in the Home
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...
Want a grateful family? Take time to look for Jesus
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...
Stop setting the table
Published in the Catholic Times, March 1st, 2020 Through prayer, I have been convicted to pray hard and let that be my doing. With Mary as our example, pray and then trust in the Lord. The prayer of a mother runs like a constant flow between her heart and the Lord....