Catholic motherhood
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When We Cannot See
“This is my beloved Son… listen to Him.“— Matthew 17:5 They see Him clearly on the mountain.For a moment, everything makes sense.Jesus is radiant, unmistakably who He is.Of course they trust Him there. But they cannot remain. Continue reading
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He Comes For You
“I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”— Luke 5:32 Oftentimes the deepest obstacle between the soul and God is not pride,but feelings of unworthiness. Continue reading
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When He Feels Far
“The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them; then they will fast.”— Matthew 9:15 There are days in motherhood when Jesus feels close, and days when He feels far. Days of consolation.Days of dryness.Days when prayer… Continue reading
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Choose Life
“Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, heeding his voice, and holding fast to him.”— Deuteronomy 30:19–20 Lent begins with a simple but piercing invitation:choose. Choose life over distraction.Choose love over irritation.Choose… Continue reading
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On Scrupulosity In Prayer
Between missed rosary beads, exhaustion, and distracted prayer, many mothers quietly wonder if they are failing God. A gentle reflection on scrupulosity and the Lord who meets us where we are. Continue reading