When I walked in to the EWTN Religious Catalogue Gift Shop, I was THRILLED to see this display of “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents,” – it’s WILD seeing your book in real life, in a real store, with real people buying it! What also was amazing to see was our book displayed next to...Continue reading
Author: Debbie Cowden
The ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of Holiness for Parents (EWTN Bookmark)
Did the President of EWTN refer to us as "the Barbie and Ken of Catholicism" - and did I admit to him there are times where I'm home with the kids, working full-time, telling myself there's no way I can do it?Continue reading
Already Exhausted This Advent? 5 Ways to Not Make It Worse
We’re only in the first week of Advent, but I’m already hearing from parents who are looking ahead to the finish line (whatever that might be? Christmas? Spring? Empty-nesting?) I hear you. I’m tired too. “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents: Practical Ways to Grow in Love of God and Get Your Family to Heaven”...Continue reading
‘Prayers for Pooped Parents’ (Women of Grace)
What a treat to join Johnnette Williams on ‘Women of Grace’ this week! I’ve known her almost the entire time I’ve worked at the Network – when I moved to Birmingham in September of 2013, I was onboarded by her line producer; I field-produced EWTN’s coverage of the 2015 World Meeting of Families, which she...Continue reading
A Prayer in Thanksgiving for Groceries
When was the last time you thanked God for your groceries? Here's a prayer to pray whenever you go shopping.Continue reading
She Prevented a Literal Civil War Between Family, and She’s Praying for Your Family Rifts
If you're dreading the holiday season because of family drama, this reflection is for you.Continue reading
Who is My King?
He promised me that all those who are devoted and consecratedto Him will never be lost. Since He is the source of all blessings,He will shower them in abundance on every place where apicture of His divine Heart shall be set up and honored. He willreunite broken families, will protect and help those who are...Continue reading
I Didn’t Want to Write a Book.
"Jesus, if you want this book to happen, you're going to have to blow open all the doors, because I am NOT going to push for this." Here's what God did. Continue reading
‘You’re Always ‘At Home with Jim and Joy”
“You’re an important part of the family. You’re always ‘At Home with Jim and Joy.” This week, Jim Pinto welcomed Dave and me back as guests on “At Home with Jim and Joy” to discuss practical ways for parents to grow in holiness and to help their children do the same. Our first appearance together...Continue reading
This Site is Like Us – A Work in Progress!
Thank you for visiting us at tiredcatholicparents.com! We appreciate your interest in our mission to help parents grow in holiness and raise saints. This site is a work in progress – just as our spiritual lives are a process of daily refinement, we are working on making this site better and better. Right now, it’s...Continue reading