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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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Every family has a special language of danger. In some homes, danger begins when your mother calls you by your full baptismal name. And you know the last judgment has begun. If she adds, “Come here,” even the angels stop singing. And the amazing thing is, she may be angry because you have done something naughty, not because she hates you, but because she knows you. The neighbor’s child may do the same thing and she will say, “Children are children.” But if you do it, suddenly there is a family council, an investigation, and possibly a lecture beginning with, “After all we have done for you…” That is Amos.
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Discover seven essential devotions to enhance your prayer life, recommended by a priest for busy mothers seeking spiritual growth and connection with God. My favorite priest came to speak to our mothers’ group a few years ago. At the time, my prayer time was GREATLY lacking. I didn’t pray at all, unless you include Mass on Sundays. He shared seven different prayers and practices that should be on our non-negotiable list. Ever since, I strive to do all the items he suggested, and when I fall off track, I go straight back to the list. If you feel called to up your prayer routine, try adding one new devotion a week or even each month to help build the habit.
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In honor of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s stop at The Father Peyton Center in North Easton, Massachusetts, today, we are sharing CatholicMom contributor Kate Taliaferro’s family experience with the first National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the lessons they learned about following Jesus. On Monday, June 29, 2026, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — the “St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route” — will make its way to the Diocese of Fall River. Holy Cross Family Ministries is honored to be the first stop on this pilgrimage before participants continue in procession with Jesus on Monday evening in New Bedford and Tuesday morning in Fall River.
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Catholic Mom contributor Lea McCarthy points out the humorous and the divine in bringing small children to church, reminding mothers of our vital role in the mystical Body of Christ. I’m going to tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a young lady who came to Mass before the readings began. She picked a pew and didn’t leave it until it was time to receive Holy Communion. She carried a small purse or sometimes just her keys. She didn’t even know where the church bathroom was, for she never had to use it. Mass was a peaceful, quiet experience.
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Has anyone seen the commercial for a service that promises to clean up your online reputation? Having seen it multiple times and heard today’s first reading, can make any of us wonder, “What example, what legacy, will we leave behind for our family members?” In today’s first reading, we hear that Jehoiachin was only eighteen years old when he became king; can you remember being 18…there’s so much ahead and a sense of hopefulness, and yet Scripture gives a sobering assessment of the king’s reign: “He did evil in the sight of the Lord, just as his forebears had done.”
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Today’s Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist is truly unique among the saints. Not only is it one of only three birthdays celebrated on the Church calendar – the others being the birth of Jesus on Christmas and the birth of Mary on September 8 – but it’s actually a higher order of celebration than even Mary’s birthday. September 8 is what’s called a feast day, whereas today we celebrate what’s called a solemnity. So, for instance, if September 8 happens to fall on a Sunday, we don’t celebrate Mary’s birthday that year. But if June 24 falls on a Sunday, we still celebrate St. John the Baptist.
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