Catholic Mom Audio Digest

First-time college mom Caroline Godin shares her own experience of sending her first child off to college.  Becoming a College Mom Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Adoration is an immense part of Lorraine Hess’s prayer life. How do we share this treasure with our children? Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for Children Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Holly Dodd shares the joy of creating an intentional simple summer with your family.  Keeping Summer Simple Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

A simple penny found in an empty church pew became a sign of divine reassurance, quieting Kevin Tondra’s doubts about marriage and vocation.   A Penny in the Pew Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Liesl Schiavone reflects on the changing seasons of motherhood and vocation, savoring today while trusting in God’s providence for tomorrow. The Changing Seasons Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

MaryBeth Eberhard shares why the transition from peeps to homies is one of the most beautiful seasons of motherhood — for everyone.   Moving from Peep to Homie Visit Catholicmom.com

Amanda Lawrence shares her priest’s prescription for what to do when life doesn’t make sense. Trusting God in the Unknown Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Tammy Marino of Unbound reflects on how she kept her kids unplugged from screens and plugged in to humanity when school let out.  Add a Little Structure and Faith Formation to Summer Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Maria V. Gallagher discovers there is a whole lot to learn about love as she deals with the trials found in her neighborhood church parking lot.  Love Lessons in a Church Parking Lot Visit CatholicMom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Barb Szyszkiewicz shares how she uses her planner to keep track of prayer intentions.  My Offer-It-Up Calendar Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other intentions.

Nicole Johnson recalls an unusually funny experience during a virtual meeting, and explores the softer side of being exposed.   Exposed Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our reflections.

Katie Flodder explores the saints’ advice for handling the difficult people we encounter. When Charity Isn’t Easy: What the Saints Teach Us About Handling Mean People Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our reflections.

Megan Cottam brainstorms ways to integrate faith into your family travel plans this summer. Have Faith, Will Travel Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Katherine Doyle explains what mothers of newborns can learn from the Blessed Mother. The Weight of a Newborn Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Samantha Stephenson gives a boost of encouragement to anyone feeling like she is just a mom. Your Motherhood Matters Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Margaret Gartlgruber explains how an unplugged lamp helped her understand a problem with her prayer life.   When Your Prayer Life Gets Unplugged Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Emily Jerger details five ways the Catholic faith can provide relief and encouragement to mothers who are feeling overwhelmed and depleted. How the Catholic Faith Provides Rest for the Depleted Mom Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Anne DeSantis explores how living faith authentically begins with everyday interactions rooted in kindness, affability, and charity toward others.   Making Faith Real Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Caroline Godin considers the parallels between a mother’s connection to her child and our connection to Mary in the Rosary.  We All Need Our Mother Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Allison Auth describes the purpose of naming our children and how to give them their identity in God. Naming and Identity: Our Greatest Calling as Parents Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Lisa M. Hendey ponders how hands-on grandparenting reminds her of the importance of savoring those little moments in life. Why Grandma’s Hair (and Heart) Look Like This Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Louisa Ikena reflects on reaching a point of desperation as a point of surrender and a gift in prayer. When I Come to the End of Myself Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Elizabeth Estrada rethinks her decision to retire and considers the kind of work she'd like to do in this phase of her life. A Lesson in Humility Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Ellen Mongan describes how a family is a circle of love filled with faith, supporting each other in good times and bad, by showing up. Show Up! Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections. [Editor's note: Our dear writer, Ellen Mongan, passed away earlier this week after a sudden illness. She had already submitted the following article, which truly sums up Ellen's witness of immediate, caring generosity during a crisis. Please join the Catholic Mom family in praying for Ellen's soul and for consolation for her family and loved ones. May perpetual light shine upon Ellen.]  

Sharon Wilson reflects on the quiet power of naming someone in prayer and how God slowly heals resentment through daily acts of forgiveness.   Saying Their Name: Learning to forgive One Prayer at a Time Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Hillary Ibarra thanks God for a miraculous 25th engagement anniversary and for how He holds our marriages and families together.   God Wraps Us in His Love Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Kimberly Novak offers five prayerful ways caregivers can add moments of self-care to their busy days. Caring for the Caregiver Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Tammy Marino of Unbound reflects on the sacred strength of caring for two generations at once.  Mother's Day in the Middle Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Velany Rodrigues ponders the sometimes-messy ways God enters into our ordinary days.  Finding God in My Kitchen Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Emily Jaminet considers the different blessings, graces, and perspectives we gain as we proceed through new seasons of motherhood. The Many Seasons of Motherhood Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and other reflections.

Jena Muhr discusses the constant need to change the family calendar, and what appointments and events it's OK to reschedule. Rescheduled: Writing Your Calendar in Pencil Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.  

For Andrea Vij, the memory of her son’s fourth-grade talent show offers a good lesson for the present day.   The Parable of the Talent Show Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

As she gets bumped around in life, Erika Dix learns to let go and give the steering wheel to God. The Bumpy Ride Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Allison Auth explains why making more time for Adoration this year will transform your prayer life and help answer life’s questions.  Three Compelling Reasons to Make More Time for Adoration Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Kristina Talbot explores the need to shift the questions of today’s youth by first adjusting the questions we ask them and shares 5 practical ways to connect with teens. Helping Teens Explore What's Right with Them Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Silvia Patalano-Ross reflects on how busy moms can practice Divine Mercy at home through patience, forgiveness, and small daily choices. Divine Mercy in the Middle of Motherhood Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

 From reluctance to renewal: how a simple walk with her children revived Lilia Grundy’s spirit.   Say Yes to the Walk Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Caitlan Rangel offers practical insights on making decisions, sharing her discernment of whether to continue homeschooling or shift to a brick-and-mortar school.   Making Decisions When We are Unsure Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

 For Holy Women’s History Month, Maria Riley appreciates how Saint Martha’s work took on new meaning once that Christ became part of her life.  Women in History: St. Martha Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

 For Holy Women’s History Month, Amanda Lawrence contemplates the loyalty and determination of Saint Mary Magdalene. Saint Mary Magdalene, First Witness to the Resurrection Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.  

 For Holy Women’s History Month, Maria Morera Johnson spotlights Saint Marianne Cope, best known for continuing the work of Saint Damien of Molokai.  Saint Marianne Cope, a Model of Trust and Humility Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

For Holy Women’s History Month, Marge Steinhage Fenelon shares her devotion to a young saint whose life was deeply rooted in Christ.   Saint Margaret of Costello's Heart of Perseverance Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

For Holy Women's History Month, Allison Gingras explains how a patron saint chosen for selfish reasons turned out to be a perfect role model. Women in History: Saint Louise de Marillac's Courage and Forward Thinking Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our reflections.

For Holy Women's History Month, Andrea Bear shares how part of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster's legacy has inspired her to look first toward pleasing God. Women in History: Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster and Pleasing God, Not People Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

For Holy Women's History Month, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur explains how Saint Anne became an unexpected patron saint and worthy role model. Women in History: Lessons from Saint Anne Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Caitlan Rangel describes five different ways she prays with her children on a daily and weekly basis. What's your family's favorite way to pray together? Five Ways to Pray With Our Kids Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

For Holy Women's History Month, Maria V. Gallagher shares how she has found a soul sister in Servant of God Dorothy Day. Women in History: How Dorothy Day Changed My Life Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Tammy Marino of Unbound reflects on how prayer and purpose help foster a close connection with God while bringing inner peace. This Lent, Lean into Prayer for Calm and Connection Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Elaine Sinnott shares encouraging words for moms who feel they cannot find the quiet time to be with God. Caring for our Children is Worshipping God Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.

Allison Auth discovers the secret of turning injury into a pearl. Healing Hurt Like an Oyster Visit Catholicmom.com to share your thoughts on this and our other reflections.