The Catholic Mama

Lauren De Witt joins Christine to discuss exactly what is liturgical living, why it's important for adults to form their faith according to the Church's liturgical calendar, and practical ways to make that happen throughout the day, as well as the major seasons in the Church's liturgy. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-183-liturgical-living-for-a...

Christine and Pat reflect on their origin story, as well as how becoming Catholic fundamentally changed their marriage, plus marriage advice to a newly engaged friend. You can sign up for the FREE virtual conference,  Caritas: Equipping Catholic Women for the War on Femininity at CaritasConference.com. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure a...

Kimberly Cook, author of  Motherhood Redeemed :  How Radical Femininity Betrayed Maternal Love , joins Christine on this episode to talk about the book, the historical failures of feminism and her own personal testimony. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-181-how-radical-feminism-betrayed-maternal-love-with-kimberly-cook/ Join us FOR FREE at...

In response to a recent tweet circulating the internet on homeschooling and how it is bad for women and children, Christine and Pat turn to logic and reasoning skills, plus an honest look at government education, to refute this classic logical fallacy of bulverism.  You can sign up for the FREE virtual conference,  Caritas: Equipping Catholic Women for the War on Femininity at CaritasConference.co...

"Never forget that you have been rescued from the power of darkness and brought into the light of the Kingdom of God" (CCC 1691). How is living a Life in Christ defined? Find out in this mini episode. And don't miss out! Sign up for my FREE virtual conference, Caritas: Equipping Catholic Women for the War on Femininity at CaritasConference.com, running from 3/19-3/21/21 ---- To read more about wha...

Author and speaker Claire Dwyer joins me in this episode to chat about her book This Present Paradise and why 19th Century Carmelite St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is a patron saint of moms of today.  Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-179-claire-dwyer-on-st-elizabeth-of-the-trinity-and-this-present-paradise/ Become a patron of The Catholic...

Pat and Christine discuss the importance of engaging in the pro-life debates and talk through various pro-choice slogans and how to logically and systematically respond to them. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church here: https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don...

Join Christine for this episode and get a sneak peek of the virtual book club that's part of The Domestic Church, the monthly membership that supports The Catholic Mama Podcast. This month, Christine and podcast supporters are going through Dr. Brant Pitre's excellent book,  Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist .  Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast and join Christine at The Domest...

Lent begins on February 17th this year, and in order to best enter into this penitential season, now's the time to begin researching and deciding on your lenten practices. Join Pat and Christine as they discuss practical ideas. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church here: https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forg...

Where is the liturgy of the Church celebrated? What should be included in a House of God? Become a Supporting Listener of The Catholic Mama Podcast and Join The Domestic Church at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Cath...

Anna Maria Mendell, author of Day-by-Day Coloring Book of Saints ,  joins Christine on this episode to discuss how utilizing various disciplines, like art and history, together provide a powerful combination to bring the Catholic faith alive for children. Purchase the Day-by-Day Coloring Book of Saints here: https://www. sophiainstitute.com/products/ item/day-by-day-coloring-book- of-saints-set Li...

Christine and Pat discuss their bookwriting  projects this year, leaning into Christine's forthcoming book from Catholic Answers Press on the religiously unaffiliated and whether or not a person can truly be good without belief in God. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church here: https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Do...

Katherine Ocello of Loves Jesus and America Too joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to discuss how a Catholic might proceed through these turbulent social-political times. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-174-a-catholic-response-to-current-events-with-katherine-ocello/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast a...

Pat and Christine chat about what makes a marriage sacramental and how to grow in holiness with your spouse. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church here: https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama...

When is the liturgy celebrated? Why Sundays? Why the divine office? Find out the answers to these questions in this mini episode. Become a Supporting Listener of The Catholic Mama Podcast and Join The Domestic Church at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and...

Catholic wife, mom, and blogger Lauren De Witt of The Contemplative Homemaker joins Christine to discuss how to find peace in where you are and get rid of that 'grass is greener' toxic mentality. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-172-finding-peace-in-your-vocation-with-lauren-de-witt/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama Podcast and join Ch...

In this episode, Christine and Pat talk about how to properly set goals, take a self-audit, and be merciful with yourself in 2021. If one of your goals is to get more spiritual reading done or follow the liturgical calendar more with your family, join Christine at The Domestic Church here: https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a ni...

Who celebrates the "action of the whole of Christ," the liturgy? Learn more about becoming a spiritual mother or father to a priest through Foundations for Priests at foundationsforpriests.org . Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, it...

Christine shares a recent episode of Gary Michuta's  Hands On Apologetics discussing a recent study that shows the connections between spiritual practices, from mindfulness and meditation to reiki, and a person's levels of spiritual superiority and narcissism.  Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-d...

Author of The TimeOut Papers, Sally Follett, joins Christine on this episode to discuss the purpose of disciplining children and how to make the most out of those times when a child falls short of right behavior.  Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/just-for-moms/ep-169-a-scripture-based-way-of-disciplining-children-with-sally-follett/ Join Christine at The Dom...

Catholic author Dianne Ahern talks about how she uses children's literature to instruct young readers and pre-readers in the faith, laying foundations through the use of themes around the sacraments of the Church. Find Dianne Ahern and her books at https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/baptized/ Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Lik...

From where do the seven sacraments of the Catholic Faith originate? Is a sacrament more or less valid depending on the holiness of the priest? Find out in this mini episode. Learn More about and Join The Domestic Church at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, a...

Moira from Modern Catholic Mom joins Christine on this episode to give advice on how to cultivate a (realistic!) prayer life as a busy parent.  The show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-167-the-busy-parents-guide-to-a-life-of-prayer/ Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like wh...

Christine gives practical ideas on how to navigate family holiday get-togethers without needing to run to the confessional afterwards. Plus Christine and Pat answer a listener-submitted question on an objection to the possible suffering of a human as justification for abortion/euthanasia. Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like...

Having been on both ends of the fertility spectrum and recently needing to make a life-changing medical decision, Catholic grief author Jeannie Ewing shares her intimate thoughts on infertility and fertility, the sacrifices and blessings of both, in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/just-for-moms/ep-165-struggling-wi...