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A Note From My Mom

Inspired by Rachel Balducci of Testosterhome, one of my favorite bloggers, who recently invited her family members to guest blog while she focused on caring for her toddler after a broken femur (please pray for Mom and Henry during this difficult recovery period!), I’m sharing a post from my own dear mom. I think you’llRead the whole post >>

Distractions from the Lord Part II

I recently discussed how I make an effort to turn distractions during Mass into opportunities for prayer. In this post, I’m going to tackle the difficulties I have in my personal prayer life with distractions both of my own making and otherwise. I used to get angry with myself every time my mind strayed duringRead the whole post >>

Distractions from the Lord

I’ve combed through the comments following this column I recently wrote on why I believe young children belong at Mass, and I have so much I’d like to write in response but alas, I’m really, really working on limiting my screen time and only tackling absolutely necessary tasks right now. (Pray for me, won’t you?Read the whole post >>

7 Quick Takes (Vol. 9)

~1~ You think my 4-year-old could find a bigger lovey? (Yes, she’s wearing a sleep mask. When your child is an insomniac, you will do Whatever. It. Takes. to get her to sleep.) ~2~ Insomniac my toddler is not. This girl loves her sleep. She actually asks to go “night-night” at naptime and bedtime andRead the whole post >>

An Answered Prayer

On Monday night I walked the lonely path of a dark corridor over and over with a hurting infant in my arms. My march endured for hours. I only found rest when I stopped to nurse. The baby would drift off, eyelids fluttering, but if I made any attempt to put her down, she’d writheRead the whole post >>