To Make Crooked Paths Straight
Our ironing board sat neglected in the far corner of the laundry room, bemoaning its loneliness. We purchased a brand new, heavy-duty iron a few years ago, in hopes of…
Who Am I Now?
A year ago, my baby went to kindergarten. I never wanted him to be my last, and my years of fertility ended with the burial of three babies too soon….
Quote of the Week
“A woman by her very nature is maternal—for every woman, whether . . . married or unmarried, is called upon to be a biological, psychological, or spiritual mother. She knows…
The Pierced Heart
When I consider the proper Christian disposition to suffering, the words of St. Paul usually come to mind first: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter…
Ginger/Soy Salmon
Tired of salmon always tasting the same? Today’s blend of spices adds pizzazz to your dinner! Even those family members who don’t like fish will be willing to give this…
A Dwelling that Dwells on the Goodness
. . . whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if…
Laying Foundations
The hardest part of motherhood, for me, has not been the physical exhaustion or demands on my time. Rather, the ache of my mother’s heart usually comes when I don’t…
Livin’ La Vida Loca
So I have an embarrassing confession to make. “Livin’ La Vida Loca” was a guilty pleasure song for me. When I first heard it, I related to the red-lipped beauty’s…
The Steadfast Love of the Lord Never Ceases
I have a tendency to speak in hyperbole. Those who know me, know this is true. It has always been a part of my personality, often mixing humor with hyperbole…
Quote of the Week
“Mothers are the strongest antidote to the spread of self-centered individualism. “Individual” means “what cannot be divided.” Mothers, instead, divide themselves from the moment they bear a child to give…
Your Sacred Desires
Today is the feast of the birthday of Mary, the “archetype” of the dignity of women. Mary is the model of virtue and holiness. But have you ever wondered, what…
Be Well Roller DIY
Now that it is September, and my first little one is in school full time, I am on high alert for any sign of illness. I have all my defenses…
