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Dave and Mercedes Rizzo reflect on the new school year and offer prayers for students, teachers, and parents. Let the School Bells Ring Again Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Neena Gaynor shares her appreciation for defending ancient paths — where Latin prayers, simmering beans, and Marian devotion endure. St. Hildegarde's Garden Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMo…
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Shelly Henley Kelly counts the witness of a suffering friend among the many reasons for her hope. I Hope You Know I Love You Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Suzanne Beck reflects on remembering God’s nearness during the busyness of her day. Know that I Am with You by Suzanne Beck Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Shelly Henley Kelly ponders the ways a mother's prayer comes from the heart, according to each day's circumstances. A Mother's Prayer by Shelly Henley Kelly Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMo…
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Holly Dodd shares how praying with the psalms reveals the role of Christian hope in the human experience. Hope Is the Thread Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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What does “country at heart” mean? Bonnie Drury found out when her family moved to northern Idaho. Country at Heart Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Nicole Johnson reflects on the process of building her house, comparing it to the Master Builder’s perfect design of each one of us. When Stress Blurs Gratitude Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.Cathol…
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Even when there is disappointment or grief, Cathi Kennedy holds on to hope. Hold onto Hope and Joy Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.By CatholicMomAudioArticles
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With her youngest (finally!) out of diapers, Janelle Peregoy ponders the parenting lessons she's learned while potty training her kids. Potty Trained. Now What? Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.Cathol…
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Margaret Rash discusses how reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries can help maintain hope when it is most difficult. Hope in the Midst of Trials Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Maria Morera Johnson shares how a favorite statue of the Blessed Mother, broken by a toddler's love, taught her a deeper lesson of the Father's love. Lessons from a Broken Madonna Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring art…
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Janelle Peregoy considers the lessons our children learn from what we prioritize as parents. Teaching Our Children to Love, Not Fear Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Karen Estep explains how the Lord’s Prayer helped her learn how to pray again. Hope Found in the Lord's Prayer Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Sheri Wohlfert reminds us that there is no need for competition or comparison with others. He Won't Run Out of Grace Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Our Hope: Seeing Through the Blessed Mother’s Eyes
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6:17Maria Morera Johnson shares her experience with the transformative power of Hope by praying the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. See Through the Blessed Mother's Eyes Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles …
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Michelle Hamel ponders the struggle to remember that pouring love into the people in our lives, especially our children, does not depend only on ourselves. It Doesn't All Depend on Me Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring…
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David and Mercedes Rizzo watch as their daughter Danielle, who has autism, discovers the joy of adaptive golf. A Seven Iron, a Driver, and a Putter Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Charisse Tierney ponders the importance of giving our children time for unhurried contemplation. The Saving Grace of Contemplation Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www.CatholicMom.com.…
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Catholic Mom contributor Margaret Rash invites you to get creative with a Mary Garden that honors Mary and works for your family. Read the article at A Garden for Mary Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www…
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Allison Gingras shares how her idea of hope has changed through the years as her faith has grown. Part of the Jubilee of Hope series at CatholicMom.com. Hope Found Among the Thorns Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring ar…
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Shelly Henley Kelly ponders her new phase of motherhood as her youngest child, and only boy, enters his teen years. Mary Must Have Known This Feeling https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/mary-must-have-known-this-feeling Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips …
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Dave and Mercedes Rizzo and their daughter Danielle enjoyed an elegant afternoon tea at a farmhouse staffed by young people with autism. Tea and Scones and Special Needs by Dave and Mercedes Rizzo https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tea-and-scones-and-special-needs Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily bl…
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Lisa Henley Jones reflects on the graces she encountered while cooking with her youngest child. My Hungry Child Was a Blessing https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2017/06/29/hungry-child-blessing Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read m…
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Bringing Children to Mass: Putting God First and My Expectations Last
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5:03Cassidy Van Slyke Blenke discusses the challenges of letting go of internal expectations to prioritize family and connection with Jesus at Mass. Bringing Children to Mass: Putting God First and My Expectations Last https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/bringing-children-to-mass-putting-god-first-and-my-expectations-last Catholic Mom supports women i…
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Charisse Tierney shares how something as simple as allowing young children to pour their own milk helps arm them with confidence for the spiritual battles they will inevitably face. Preparing Our Children for Spiritual Battle https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/preparing-our-children-for-spiritual-battle Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic mot…
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As a grandmother, Amanda Lauer has learned to savor the opportunity to have fun with her grandchildren. Playing with the Grandkids https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/playing-with-the-grandkids Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read mor…
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Maria V. Gallagher explores the lesson of graduation in the school of motherhood. Graduation and the School of Motherhood https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/graduation-and-the-school-of-motherhood Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read…
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Samantha Stephenson shares what one disastrous Mass taught her about the importance of bringing our children to Mass. Bringing Each Other to Jesus by Samantha Stephenson https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/bringing-each-other-to-jesus Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and …
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Denise Jelinek shares how Catholic moms can heal through self-compassion, with concrete examples for moms at all stages of mothering. Tea, Tenderness, and Truth: A Catholic Mom’s Guide to Self-Compassion https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tea-tenderness-and-truth-a-catholic-moms-guide-to-self-compassion Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic mot…
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Caitrin Bennett explains how the lowercase-t traditions of the Church can enrich our faith, just as a family vacation tradition bonds her family together. Building Little “t” Family Faith Traditions https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/building-little-t-family-faith-traditions Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices a…
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Life’s third act teaches Leigh Ann Roman the benefits of not being in charge. Learning to Accept Uncertainty https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/learning-to-accept-uncertainty Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articl…
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When You Feel Like You're Failing at Motherhood—You're Not
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4:06When tired mom Laura Vazquez Santos felt like she was failing, she turned to God — and discovered that His grace meets us right in the mess. When You Feel Like You’re Failing at Motherhood—You’re Not Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Rea…
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Catholic Mom contributor Katie Flodder details four ways to better manage those high-stress parenting moments that seem to hit us at the worst times. Read the article at Do You Have an Escape Hatch? Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read…
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Catholic Mom contributor Allison Auth recounts a few experiences where Mary came through by untying difficult knots in her life. Read the article at Mary Unties Knots. Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on www…
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Catholic Mom contributor Lisa Hess tries to figure out why fixing crooked wall décor is such a big deal, and ponders how those little tasks require more of us than we expect. Read the article at Style Savvy: A Little Askew. Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical ti…
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Catholic Mom contributor Tami Kiser shares her thoughts on the importance of spending time with our children. Read the article at Permission to Waste Time with Our Kids. Catholic Mom supports women in Catholic motherhood with diverse voices and daily blog posts on faith, family, and practical tips for daily living. Read more inspiring articles on w…
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