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Mountain of Laundry Staring You Down? A Prayer for the Completion of Housework
In my house, crumbs seem to grow up from the floorboards; even after I sweep, there is always something on the floor! We have shelves to dust, decluttering to do, and toys to put away. No wonder we’re tired parents! Cleaning up after kids is a full-time job! Read more
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When Your Child is Melting Down, Pray This Prayer!
When children are in the midst of full-blown temper tantrums, it’s hard to see them as saints in the making… These are not fun for anyone, and they’re not usually times when we think about loving God and helping our children become saints. Read more
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A Prayer for the Protection of the Holy Archangels
The battle against the devil, which is the principal task of St. Michael the Archangel, is still being fought today because the devil is still alive and active in the world. —Pope St. John Paul II Read more
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Why We Buy Christmas Presents in September + Practical Ways to Have a Peaceful Advent
There are only a few certain things in life – death, taxes, and Christmas falling on December 25 every year. I’m mostly joking. People have figured out ways to bypass taxes. But Christmas will ALWAYS be on December 25. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to us when the holiday season rolls around at the… Read more
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Happy Anniversary! How Dave Set Us Up for Success in Marriage and Family Life
Happy 8th Anniversary, Dave! On August 13, 2014, Dave drove from Ohio to Alabama (getting a speeding ticket along the way!) to ask me to marry him. When he proposed, he gave me two gifts. The first, of course, was the ring. The second was a home study kit to help me repay tens of… Read more
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Patron of Comedians? + A Prayer When Everything is Going Up in Flames
I guess we should offer a disclaimer at the start of this reflection that we absolutely do not intend any irreverence toward the saints, especially those who were brutally martyred in defense of the Faith. But the story of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, lends itself to allowing a touch of humor. Read more
Tired Catholic Parents 