In one of the most famous lines in the Our Father, we petition the Lord to “lead us not into temptation”. Yet temptation remains a daily occurrence throughout our lives. How can we avoid being drawn to the destructive things that entice us and what is our strategy for...
After 17 years of parenting, it’s safe to say I’ve been around the block a few times. With six of my seven kids dispersed among three different schools, I am currently navigating every stage of parenthood from nursing a six month old to taxiing teens. Homeschooling...
“My child, you should know how to master yourself amid the greatest difficulties, and let nothing drive you away from Me, not even your falls” (1823). Our good and patient God gives us the option to place our trust in either him or ourselves and others. The major...
The Best Gift We Can Give Our Family One of our most crucial responsibilities as mothers is to pray for our families. Not only does this help us personally but it also serves as a source of strength for our children, spouses and other family members. It’s easy to...
With the birth of my sweet baby number seven, I have been reminded that nothing is worse then being sleep deprived and overwhelmed by young children, especially in the middle of the night! This is the time when I struggle most. For some of us (like me), lack of sleep...