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Jul 26, 20211 min read

When the House Gets Crazy

Sometimes our house can get chaotic. Big families are just like that. But sometimes it’s more than just chaos. Sometimes it feels like an...

Jul 25, 20214 min read

Wait Upon the Lord

One day, not long ago, Eva wanted to play basketball outside in the driveway. At the time, though, there was something going on in the...

Apr 14, 20215 min read

Joyful Mysteries for My Children

Opening Prayer: Eternal Father, I know these children You have entrusted to me are not mine, but Yours. Thank You for the honor and...

Mar 30, 20213 min read

Glorious Mysteries for My Children

The Resurrection When all seemed hopeless and lost—when it seemed your enemies had defeated you—you, Jesus, did the impossible. You rose...

Mar 12, 20212 min read

33-Day Rosary Novena for My Family

(Pray the below Opening Prayer followed by five decades of the rosary for 33 days.) Opening Prayer: I offer this rosary to the Eternal...

Dec 25, 20192 min read

Our Final Steps of the Journey

Last night at the 5 pm Mass our family was asked to walk into the church with Fr. Tom and lay baby Jesus in the manger for the opening...

Dec 7, 20193 min read

The Little Engine That Could

Occasionally I feel like an engine... as I bet most mommas do from time to time. I feel like that “thing” hidden behind the scenes,...

Nov 14, 20194 min read

Work IS Prayer

This morning I was reading John 17:1-26. I’ve probably read it hundreds of times in my life. It’s basically Jesus’ farewell prayer at the...

Sep 20, 20163 min read

Spiritual Graduation

So it was an interesting day. Abby has had these "vision issues" for quite some time now, probably close to a year. But they've gotten...

Dec 7, 20144 min read