Reclaiming the Word ‘Homemaker’
COMMENTARY: The language we use to describe marriage, motherhood and domestic life shapes not only how others see us, but how we understand the dignity and purpose of the home itself.
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‘Who Tells Your Story?’: How Catholic Women Have Changed the World
Bronwen McShea’s compelling book sheds light on the remarkable achievements of Catholic women throughout history
The Dignity of Woman Is Discovered in Living Life With Christ
The work we do, the homes we create, and the love we pour into our families and friends are of eternal value
Don’t Fear the Same Old Thing — It’s Your Training Ground for Holiness
‘Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.’ —St. Thérèse of Lisieux
No Matter How Far We Fly, We Always Belong to Our Family
A home is built over moments and years, in ways often hidden behind the imperfections and mundaneness of it all.
If Robots and Deacons Confuse You, You’re Not Alone
In gaining the ability to engage with the world, what have we lost much closer to home?
Small Worlds, Great Glory and Motherhood
We must recover an imagination that allows us to see the hidden and mundane things of life from God’s perspective
‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Cries to God: ‘Show Yourself to Me’
Matthew Perry’s memoir, perhaps above all else, demands the redemptive act.
In the Daily Toil of Family Life, Grace and Consolations Abound
As I continue to discover, accepting the gifts, joys and sorrows of motherhood is a special kind of blessing.
When Elections Don’t Go Our Way
Perhaps the best resistance to bad legislation and cultural decline is to live a quiet life of joy, hope and love at home, rooted in faith in Jesus Christ and bolstered by the sacraments.
