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5 Catholic Books I’ve read in 2026 that I can’t stop thinking about
If you've been around here even a little bit, you know that I love to read. I read deep and wide and broad, and I usually have about 3 books going at a time. But as any reader knows, there are books, and then there are books, the ones that you can't stop thinking...
Praying the O Antiphons with your kids
What are the O Antiphons? An antiphon is a verse said ahead of a psalm during the Liturgy of the Hours. Antiphons help focuss meditation during prayer. The O Antiphons, so called because they all begin with an "O," are special verses from the Bible that are sung the...
Family Unit Study: The Papacy
The Papacy is one of the foundational aspects of Catholicism and can be the perfect vehicle for exploring so many other important parts of the Faith. I knew that I wanted to capitalize on the excitement of Pope Leo’s recent appointment this school year within our...
Curate a Parish Library with Me
All Catholics are called to tithe, to give of our time, talent, and treasure to the Church. One of the ways that our family does that is by donating books to our parish. These are available in the gathering space, free to parishioners and visitors. As a Catholic...
All About the Ring of the Fisherman
For me, the most moving part of Pope Leo's installation mass was watching him receive his Ring of the Fisherman. The look on his face and the tears that welled up in his eyes were such a beautiful testament to how much he is feeling the weight of the office. (If you...
Teaching your Kids Catholic Social Doctrine
My kids are getting older which means that they’re becoming more and more about the world around them. This is a good thing. It is normal and appropriate. I have no desire to keep my children sheltered from everything in society. But I do want them to be rooted in...
Catholic Books that Should be on Your Shelf But Aren’t
If you've clicked around this site at all, you've probably already figured out that I love books. And, more than that, I love quality books- books that are full of depth, meaning, and beauty- both for my kids and for myself. So with that in mind, here are a few new...
Resources on the Eucharist
The Source and Summit of our Faith. The focus of the entire year. Jesus, fully present, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Eucharist. Bread and wine become body and blood, and it is the greatest miracle the world has ever experienced. And yet, sometimes it's...
3 Ways I’m Using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent
Here are 3 ways I’m using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent.
Jesse Tree Ornaments
When I started writing my book, The Jesse Tree for Families, I knew that one of the non-negotiables for me was having a set of beautiful ornaments that go with it. So many ornaments out there are (in my opinion) underwhelming, not beautiful or enticing to a child. And...