Catholic Mom Audio Digest

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'...

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.