Latest book update… and Feminine Fridays!
Every Friday, my daughter and I wear skirts and dresses. Why? To better embrace God’s gift to us of femininity!
The power of a mother’s prayers: St. Monica
Our married saint for August is from the early centuries of the Church: St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. He was converted by her constant prayers and tears on his behalf.
Spotlight on… The Skinkis family
Our Spotlight Couple for August, John and Ann Skinkis, weigh in on hobbies after kids, NFP, and their Meetings of the Minds.
Loving Fruitfully Pt. 2… NFP
The Catholic Church teaches that contraception is a barrier (ha!) to fulfilling our marital vows. So how can we balance this teaching and responsible parenthood? Enter Natural Family Planning (NFP).
August Challenge: Now you’re speaking my (love) language
Our marriage challenge this month is to learn our own and or spouse’s love language. Don’t know about love languages yet? Perfect! Read on!
A family of saints: Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin
Our holy role-models for July are perhaps the best-loved married saint couple behind Sts. Mary and Joseph. But how well do you really know Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
Spotlight On… The Rhoads Family (AKA My Parents!)
July’s Spotlight Couple is my personal favorite married couple… My parents, Patrick and Stasia Rhoads! They have been married for 34 years and have lots of great insight and inspiration to share.
How Can I Love More Fruitfully… Even without Kids?
The last of the “four F’s” in our marital vows. Does loving fruitfully only mean having children? How else can we live out this important vow?
July Challenge: A novena to Jesus’ grandma!
Our challenge for July is to pray a novena to St. Anne, grandmother of Jesus. She and her husband, S. Joachim, taught the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the perfect wife and mother she was.
St. Thomas More: The king’s good servant, but God’s first.
Our Holy Role-Model for June is St. Thomas More: apologist, advisor to the king, martyr… and also devoted husband and father.