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Reflections of Family and Faith

"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

Hillary Ibarra

Hillary Ibarra is a wife and mother of four. In addition to writing for Catholic Mom, she is the content facilitator for Santa Fe Catholic Magazine and a contributing writer for New Mexico MarketPlace Magazine. She is also the author of The Christmas List, based on the miracle of one childhood Christmas Eve. Jesus, family, friends, and trees bring her joy.

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catholic family life  |  family prayer  |  sacrament of marriage

Bringing Marriage Problems to Prayer

Hillary Ibarra shares how prayer helped to keep her marriage and family together.

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Daily Family Prayer  |  counting your blessings  |  pray the rosary

Prayer's Power to Focus on the Positive

I routinely talk to God about my feelings in spontaneous moments throughout the day. Sometimes I am inspired by a sunrise, my garden, a special moment with my spouse, or my children’s faces to express joy in and gratitude for all I have been given, for life itself. Sometimes I am moved and saddened by the heartache I see in the world. Sometimes I am struggling with negativity and uncertainty in my own life and endeavors.

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peace  |  praying the Rosary

Finding Peace on a Rosary Walk

Burdened with scrupulosity since childhood, Hillary Ibarra cultivates peace by walking and praying the Rosary.

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How a Rosary Habit Can Increase Your Faith

Hillary Ibarra explains how her irregular regular Rosary habit has done her good.

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Praying for Strangers

Hillary Ibarra reflects on interceding for strangers whom we love through prayer when other acts of love are not possible.

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Flipping the Switch in Prayer

Talking to God regularly throughout the day helps "flip the switch” on negative thoughts and feelings.

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