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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Catholic books | catholic mom | inspiration
Author Allison Gingras introduces Jesus Heals: Finding Hope, Wholeness, and Peace in this first week of our Catholic Mom Virtual Book Club. She starts by discussing the purpose of Jesus' miraculous healings and how each brings a different kind of hope in this Jubilee of Hope. Jesus longs to heal our hearts and strengthen our spiritual well-being. Allison looks at the life of the Woman and the Well, asking us to consider what we need to leave behind in order to give Jesus room in our lives to heal us! Learn more about Jesus' remarkable healings in this short video:
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Catholic Motherhood | Podcast | catholic mom | inspiration
Discover the best of CatholicMom.com's content in Catholic Mom Audio Digest, a 5-minute minicast filled with encouragement for moms and families. Are you looking for some encouragement in the hurry-up-and-wait season of motherhood, or want a little inspiration for your day when you take a break for a cup of coffee or tea but are short on time? CatholicMom.com’s new 5-minute mini-podcast, Catholic Mom Audio Digest, delivers brief reflections to inspire your faith and vocation—right when you need it most. This bite-sized podcast is designed to fit your busy life. Each episode includes a thoughtful reflection to accompany you in your day and help you live your faith with joy and inspiration.
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Brief and contemporary inspiration focused on hope and family prayer will be delivered to your inbox! Articles include live video, written word, and links to resources that will lead you and your family deeper into faith.
Marian devotion | catholic mom | online book club
CatholicMom.com announces the Book Club selection for May 2025: Real Life with Mary by Kelsey Gillespy. We're excited to announce that our May 2025 Book Club selection is a book honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! Kelsey Gillespy, in her new book, Real Life with Mary: Growing in Virtue to Magnify the Lord, encourages moms to grow in friendship with Mary and learn from her how to walk the daily path to holiness.
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Holy Women's History Month | Lenten Reflections | catholic mom | women's history month
Like many people, I first became aware of Saint Zélie Martin (1831-1877) when I learned about her famous daughter, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. At that point, the extent of my knowledge was that Saint Thérèse had holy parents who had somehow managed to raise five daughters to enter religious life and that Saint Zélie had died of breast cancer when Saint Thérèse was a young child. It was only after Saints Zélie and Louis were beatified in 2008 that I began to learn more about Saint Zélie as a saint in her own right. I discovered that she was a holy friend I could relate to. Here are a few lessons I have learned from her. Prefer to Listen—Audio version available!
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Holy Women's History Month | Lenten Reflections | catholic mom | women's history month
Because we live near Philadelphia, we became familiar with Mother Cabrini through Cabrini University. We looked at the university as an option for our youngest daughter when she was looking at colleges. At that time, we did not know much about Frances Cabrini and her life story. Recently, there was a movie released called Cabrini. It was then that we became fans of this fascinating woman, saint, and missionary. Of course, her being born in Italy piqued our curiosity because of David’s ancestorial roots in both Italy and New York City. Her story takes her from Italy to New York City to run an orphanage for Italian-American children. Prefer to Listen—Audio version available!
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Holy Women's History Month | Lenten Reflections | catholic mom | women's history month
“No one had a bad word to say about her, for she feared God greatly” (Judith 8:8). The Bible is a library brimming with books to browse throughout life. It offers wisdom, poetry, parables, letters, prophetic messages, Gospels, and more. Depending on my circumstances, I gravitate toward specific sections. I’m no stranger to the Psalms in distressing times or Proverbs when I need moral advice. Lady Wisdom personified taught me to pursue understanding, while Judith of Bethulia inspired me to explore fearing the Lord. The Book of Judith tells the story of a virtuous widow who shows immense bravery in dangerous situations. The protagonist must save her people from destruction by foreign invaders — no easy feat. When the leaders of her village insist on surrendering if God doesn’t help, Judith refuses. Prefer to Listen—Audio version available!
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