I went through a period of disenchantment with our house a few years ago. I took a look around and could see only how impossibly small it was; I was frustrated trying to find space for kitchen towels or sets of sheets. Our place had no hope of holding the six of us then […]
The Heavenly Power in Fathers
We have a while before Father’s Day, but I’m reflecting a little early. It was one year ago today when we learned our newest little bundle was made of Sugar and Spice. The delights and nuances of the father-daughter relationship are new in our house. Our daughter (I still can’t believe I get to use […]
Faith & Good Counsel radio interview!
I’ve been blessed with now four(!) opportunities to speak on the Faith & Good Counsel Show on South Louisiana’s Catholic Community Radio and my third and favorite interview thus far is airing TODAY. If you’re interested, tune in at 3:30 pm CDT to hear me speak about others’ reactions to our pregnancy announcements in the […]
A Mother’s Prayer
~ Lord Jesus Christ, give me the graces you bestowed upon your own Mother – that I may imitate her sweetness with my own children, and hold them as preciously as she holds You. Help me to be sensitive to their needs, to serve them with joyful humility, and to lead them to the […]
What I Want for Mother’s Day
It was 6:15 when I heard toddler feet hit the floor, a small hand slide the door open, and a little voice break the silence, “Mama?” Andrew was out for a run so there was zero chance of successfully ignoring our early riser. A few tip toes into the hall and a swift pick up, […]
“Be Yourself My Sanctity”
“But I don’t wanna do Quiet Time,” my 3 year old moaned. 1:30 PM had already passed and I’m quite possessive of our designated silence-all each afternoon. I need the calm. “I know you don’t,” a feeble effort to validate him, “but everyone needs quiet time.” “But I don’t WANT TO!” In our back-and-forth, his […]
All of God’s Grace in One Tiny Face
It was a cold night in the middle of January 2014. In the quiet, I placed our littlest in his crib and felt the familiar, painful yearning – so far unfulfilled, though God’s other blessings were abundant. There in the dark, I knelt at the changing table in the nursery and with clutched, folded hands […]
Introducing The Family Friendly Aisle Campaign
The Family Friendly Aisle Campaign is a new effort born in Lincoln, Nebraska, where two moms have asked that magazine covers featuring sexual or immodest images be concealed from consumers’ eyes, especially to protect the innocence of children. Its mission is protect families by holding retailers responsible for sexually explicit magazines located in their check-outs. […]
#RespectLife means your kids too
I was in the carpool line at my boys’ preschool to pick up my oldest two. Without fail, my three-year-old gets 150% excited every time I arrive. “MAMA!!! I’m so glad to see you!!” he squealed with a tiny, tight hug as I buckled him and his big brother hurriedly, knowing the line was waiting […]
The Real Philosophy of Being a “Crunchy” Family
I’m always happy when the musings of Mary Walker grace the home page of The Catholic Wife. Here this thoughtful woman recognizes the real definition of an “organic” or “natural” family. _______________________________________________________ I see all kinds of blogs claiming to be prescriptions on “natural parenting.” They usually involve thoughts on breastfeeding, organic baby food, baby […]
