The reality is, if we're not consciously growing in holiness from day to day, our souls are dying. If we're not making a plan for how we are going to spend our time and how we're going to deepen our relationship with God, if we're not trying, that relationship will suffer.Continue reading
“It’s just become a habit in our life, no matter what.” That’s what Jon Leonetti, host of The Catholic Morning Show on Iowa Catholic Radio, said about the importance of family prayer in his home. Way to go, Jon! Jon also has three children and KNOWS what it’s like to be a tired Catholic parent....Continue reading
Thank you to Tracy Sabol, Kate Ford, and the entire production staff of EWTN News Nightly for welcoming Dave and me on Friday’s program! I’ve been doing a lot of the interviews while Dave works, and I’m thrilled he was able to join me for this one. He’s the better half! 🙂 Speaking of news,...Continue reading
The charity which burned in the household at Nazarethshould be an inspiration for every family. All the Christianvirtues should flourish in the family, unity should thrive, andthe example of its virtuous living should shine brightly. Pope St. John XXIII, encyclical Ad Petri cathedram (June 29, 1959),no. 57. The following article is excerpted from “The Prayer...
“If you follow the will of God, you know that in spite of all the terrible things that happen to you, you will never lose a final refuge. You know that the foundation of the world is love, so that even when no human being can or will help you, you may go on, trusting in the One that loves you.” Continue reading
The Feast of the Holy Family is a beautiful way within the Christmas Octave to honor the earthly family to which Jesus belonged. The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph, is a model for ALL Christian families, each called to holiness in their own right. So how does an ordinary family today model THE...Continue reading
I have looked up to Crystalina for a LONG. TIME. In fact, it was in my senior year of college when I was reading her book, “How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul,” that I met Dave (and “the rest is history,” as they say!). In all seasons of my life, she’s been...Continue reading
What an honor to have Lisa invite me to The Possibility Mom LIVE to talk about not only "The Prayer Book for Tired Parents," but also some of the struggles Dave and I faced when writing the book...Continue reading
Thank you to Fr. Rob Jack, host of “Driving Home the Faith” on Sacred Heart Radio, for interviewing me this week! Speaking of “driving home,” Dave was on his way home from work at the time of the interview, or he would have loved to have joined. We live in Sacred Heart Radio’s listening area,...Continue reading
What a treat to join Gaby Smith of the Wake Up! morning show on Catholic Community Radio in Louisiana! Catholic Community Radio is an EWTN Radio Affiliate, and it was a pleasure to discuss “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents” with a fellow tired parent who is part of the EWTN Family. What stands out...Continue reading