Again The Catholic Wife is graced with an image shared from a professional photographer. Fellow Benedictine alum, Jen Frederickson of La Cattura Photography is located in the Twin Cities and captures life beautifully. Humble thanks to her and this lovely couple for sharing their moment with us.
Monday Morning with the Saints {no. 7 – St. Benedict}
Though this particular line was meant for an order of monastics, it is absolutely paramount to a peaceful marriage set on solid rock. Photo by my favorite photographer and dear friend Alzbeta Volk at Voboril Photography. If you live in the Denver area, she’s your girl. Thank you to her and this sweet […]
Faith or Fear: A Lesson from the Boat
The boat by this time was[…]beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.[…]28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out […]
Monday Morning with the Saints {no. 6 – Aquinas}
Monday Morning with the Saints {no. 5 – St. John Baptist de La Salle}
– original photo by Alzbeta Volk; minor editing and text added
{MORE of} The Best Catholic Books for Kids
Our family is thirsty for good, quality reading. Good, quality, Catholic reading. As a mama who devours book after book with her kids, I want our library to be full of selections that not only they like, but ones that I look forward to reading as well. My kids might be over the moon for The Monster at […]
Monday Morning with the Saints {no. 4 – Fulton Sheen}
Prepare [your soul] for Take-Off
I’m a chicken. A big one. I need the saints – imperfect people who made it – fought the good fight and live eternally to tell the tale. Their struggles and victories are astounding because they had the wherewithal and humility to accept God’s grace and call to holiness. I love rediscovering St. Francis […]
the Glory of our humble offerings
It was Sunday evening at 5:30 Mass. I skimmed the first and second readings beforehand, but didn’t get to the gospel. As Father began, I caught my breath and smiled. The loaves and the fishes, one of my favorites. I stood in the pew ready to soak it in: a gospel story that speaks to God making […]
