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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Catholic Motherhood | catholic family life | praying the Rosary
Catholic Mom contributor Liesl Schiavone reflects on the brokenness of our world and how mothers can proceed. It’s no secret that the events of the last few weeks have left people rattled, restless, and frustrated. We’re desperately trying to make sense of this profoundly broken world. The news feels like an endless cycle of tragedy — another day, another tragedy, another reminder of suffering. Indeed, we’ve all had a lot of thoughts swirling through our minds. How did we get here? How can we mend the brokenness? How can we heal? As a mother, I want to ensure that this rot and decay never touch the lives of my children. I want to be able to tell them that they’ll always be safe, free, and valued. That courage is admirable, but they won’t need it. But God never promised us that kind of assurance. No, He said: “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.” (John 15:18)
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Family Activities | Holy Week | catholic family life
If you’re like me, you’re finding yourself almost all the way through Lent with not a whole lot to show for it. This penitential season hasn’t been a total loss — sure, I’ve mostly ungrudgingly observed my small fast and I’ve checked the box of daily prayer, but life keeps coming at us a mile a minute. In typical “me” fashion, my guard is up, my heart is restless, and my soul hasn’t been transformed. The good news is that until that final perseverance when death calls us home, there is no deadline when it comes to transformation. We know that God gives countless opportunities to choose Him, even until our final hour. Like the good thief crucified next to Jesus, there is still time to change our hearts.
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Holy Women's History Month | Lenten Reflections | catholic mom | women's history month
The short Old Testament book, Esther, tells the story of a Jewish girl who unexpectedly finds herself Queen of Persia and the last hope for the Jewish people. Admittedly, my interest in this biblical heroine was first peaked by the Veggie Tales episode (circa 2000) titled “Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen.” There is nothing that grabs your attention like the story of a beautiful green onion who has the courage to stand up to an evil gourd and powerful zucchini. Prefer to Listen—Audio version available!
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Liesl Schiavone recalls the importance of teaching our children the power and purpose of prayer and what to do in case of emergency.
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