By Dave Cowden Note: I'm beginning a series on Daily Mass for Tired Parents, and this is the first post in the series. What better way to begin than by showing how a parent's desire for the Eucharist rubs off on children! If you've been following along on our Instagram (@tiredcatholicparents) you'll know that our eldest is making her First Confession and First Holy Communion in June, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi!Continue reading
For me, this emotion-evoking post hits closer to home. In mid-2018, when I was 14 weeks pregnant, I woke up one morning to a gush of blood. I was home alone with our 2-year-old, and at first couldn't get ahold of Dave.Continue reading
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
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
In talking with our other tired Catholic parent friends, we realized they were struggling too. And it's nothing to be ashamed of - raising little saints is hard work!Continue reading