A little over six years ago, my family and I moved from Northern New Jersey (Passaic County) to Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Moving down here opened us to a brand new world of farm life in comparison to city life which was a welcome change. With that move came a wide variety of new places…
Why I Decided to Volunteer as a Catechist Teacher
When I was younger, my mother made the decision that she was going to be a catechist teacher. The church that we belonged to at the time offered these classes after Sunday morning mass and on Mondays. At that time, I would come along with her and “help” with the class. As I got older,…
9 Saints Who Were Mothers
For as long as I can remember I have always had a fascination with Catholic saints. It has always amazed me how these incredible individuals were able to maintain their devotion to the Catholic faith through tremendous trials and tribulations at times. That is probably one of the reasons I want to include the stories…
Why I’ve Decided to Read the Chronicles of Narnia Books…. Again
For as long as I can remember, I have been a bookworm. In elementary school, we would have the opportunity to go to the library once a week which was always a great joy for me. In 2nd or 3rd grade, my librarian led me to the world of Narnia and a book called “The…
Who Was Margaret Clitherow?
At heart, I’m a history geek. I have a degree in History and particularly enjoy learning about English history. When I was in high school, I came across an article about Henry VIII and his six wives. During that time, the religious history engrained in his story didn’t resonate with me but now, being older…
My Trip to the National St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, MD
As part of this Catholic mom blog, my goal is share with you different places that my family and I visit throughout the year. Although we don’t have the flexibility to travel as much as I would like to, we definitely plan to see various experiences and locations that have a special Catholic connection to…
What is My Catholic Mom Journey?
Have you ever come to a point in your life where you feel as though you have lived a million different versions of your life? I have come to that place. I look back on the last nearly 35 years of my life and I’m kind of in awe at how God has led me…
Nurturing Your Spiritual and Emotional Well-Being Through Self Care for Catholic Moms
I know that I can speak from personal experience when I say that motherhood is a rewarding yet demanding journey that requires immense dedication and sacrifice. As Catholic moms, we often prioritize the needs of our families, often neglecting our own well-being. I cannot count the number of times that I have done this. I…