Do you have trouble finishing a novena? If so, you should try the Impossible Novena! This novena, which starts at the feast of the Annunciation on March 25th and continues for all nine months of Mary’s pregnancy until December 25th, is not called “impossible” because of how difficult it is to actually complete a nine-month …READ MORE
Genius of the Call
Mary’s Request
So many of us have been struck with grief the last few days watching the situation unfold in Ukraine. It seems unreal while we are nestled here safely in our homes that something so horrible could be happening in our lifetime. As we watch the news, so many of us are thinking, “What can I …READ MORE
Best of MIHC: The Hiddenness of A Mother’s Love
Christ calls us to love even when that love is poorly reciprocated or perhaps not even reciprocated at all. In a certain sense, this reality is deeply woven into the vocation of motherhood. It may even be the very heart of this vocation. A mother gives her own body, her whole life, and her whole …READ MORE
The Presentation of Our Lord
Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts . . . [Simeon] took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God saying . . . ‘You may now dismiss your servant in peace, for my eyes have seen your salvation‘ (Lk 2:27-28;30). Can you imagine being given the Messiah? Mary now gives back the …READ MORE
Rediscover your “Why”
Ever feel unmotivated in your motherhood? Like your life is just an endless, half-finished “to do” list? Do you ever have days where it feels hard to get excited about the day-to-day tasks of being a mom? You’re not alone! The good news is that you don’t have to feel stuck either. The new year …READ MORE
Mary, Teach Us to Trust
Today marks the beginning of a new year, and as always, the Church rings in the new year by celebrating Our Blessed Mother. It is appropriate and poetic on multiple levels. As a mother, Mary represents life and new beginnings. Her “yes” to the Lord is the only reason we have the hope of salvation. …READ MORE
