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Follow along with Christine as she prays the rosary's Joyous Mysteries. The rosary is a powerful and beautiful prayer that can (and should!) be included in daily prayer. Hopefully, this episode of The Catholic Mama will help you do just that.   To learn more on how to pray the rosary, click here . For more information on the Blessed Mother, click here . You can buy a copy of Let's Pray (Not Just S...

The Tenth Commandment: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods. At the root of the Tenth Commandment is what St. Augustine called " the  diabolical sin" - envy. It is the root of hatred, anger, joy caused by the misfortune of others and more.  As baptized persons, we must commit ourselves to combating this urge to feel sadness at the sight of others' prosperity by aligning our will with God's. B...

Follow along with Christine as she prays the rosary's Glorious Mysteries. The rosary is a powerful and beautiful prayer that can (and should!) be included in daily prayer. Hopefully, this episode of The Catholic Mama will help you do just that.   To learn more on how to pray the rosary, click here . For more information on the Blessed Mother, click here . You can buy a copy of Let's Pray (Not Just...

God gives us free will aka freedom of choice. But if we want to elevate ourselves, to pursue God and keep Christ at the center of our lives, it isn't freedom of choice that we should chase but rather freedom for excellence. In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine is joined by her husband Pat to discuss prudence, freedom for excellence, and practical advice on how to become a most excellent...

The Ninth Commandment: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife. As Jesus said in Chapter 5 of Matthew, a man has committed adultery already if he has lusted after another. So while the Sixth Commandment deals with the actual physical acts of sexual immorality, the Ninth brings it into the heart. What goes on there is as important as what happens externally.  Listen in on this mini-episode of The...

In EP 18 of The Catholic Mama, Christine is joined by her husband Pat to discuss a statement they encounter often in their evangelization efforts: "I'm a good person, I don't need God."  Is that true? Can someone be a good person without God, or is that an oxymoron? Can a "moral without God" person raise moral children? Find out in this episode. Have questions about God? Fielding questions from cu...

The Eighth Commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor. So basically, don't lie. But is it that simple? Oh no! Never! Because sure we can say, "Don't lie because lying is bad." Well, why is it bad? Who said so and why? In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, we explore the 8th Commandment, why truth matters, and what counts as lying. To read more abo...

The Seventh Commandment: Thou shalt not steal. In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, we explore the 7th Commandment and why not stealing isn't just the act of not taking a physical object from another person without consent (spoiler alert: if you're listening to this podcast instead of doing work at your desk job, you may be in need of a trip to the confessional!) To read...

Whether you are a new parent (or know of one) or an old veteran, you'll find utility in the parenting resources Christine talks about in this episode of The Catholic Mama. For links for all of the resources mentioned in this episode, click HERE .

The Sixth Commandment: Thou shalt not commit adultery. In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, Christine dives into Commandment #6 and how it ties into Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. This isn't just about committing the act of adultery but rather separating sexuality from the person, making it an ends rather than an integral part of the human. To read more about w...

In this special episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine joins her husband Pat on his podcast, Sunday School, to discuss the practical applications of prayer - the different kinds, how to get started, and what to expect. This is a great starter for anyone looking to kick off a more dedicated prayer life, or for prayer veterans who'd like a dose of inspiration. Enjoy! How to Pray the Rosary...

The Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt not kill. In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, Christine dives into the Commandment #5, discussing not just the obvious prohibition of murder but also the hot button topics of abortion and doctor-assisted suicide. What does the Catholic Catechism have to say about these issues? Why does the Church hold to these beliefs? Listen to learn mo...

With so much going on in the world and in the Church, questions naturally arise regarding our age - is it as bad as it feels? Is our perspective skewed simply because we're in the midst of it all? In this episode, Christine is joined by two guests - Pat Flynn and Peter Groehler to discuss this age - is it as wicked as it seems?   

In this mini-series of The Catholic Mama, Christine dives into the Catholic Catechism in short 5 minute episodes. We already discussed the first three commandments, which deal with our relationship with God, and now we head into the last seven commandments, which deal with how God has ordained us to have relationships with one another.  The Fourth Commandment? Honor thy father and mother. Why shou...

In this episode, Christine is joined by fellow Catholic convert Leah Mohler to discuss evangelizing the faith in the modern age, the need for reason and apologetics, and her own conversion from non-denomination Christian to fierce Catholic. Find Leah on her blog and Instagram .

Christine talks about the Third Commandment in this mini-episode: Keeping the Sabbath holy. God rested from His six days of creation and man ought to as well. But it isn't just a passive activity. The Catholic Catechism also tells us that "it is a day of protest against the servitude of work and the worship of money."  Pick up your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here . Want to help answer the...

As new converts to Catholicism, Pat and Christine were under no delusions about the sinlessness of the Church. Just look at its history and it is one littered with evil and corruption. But that isn't what defines the Church.  Yet, in light of the terrible revelations of clergy abuse, how should converts, re-verts, and cradle Catholics approach their faith? In this episode, Christine and Pat discus...

Innately, we all have two things: A sense of the divine (or a pulling towards God) and an ultimate commitment. If these don't lead you to God, they can lead you to a personal religion, "A spiritual but not religious" religion that can have shifting morals, a cavalier attitude, and a general disruptive life.  In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine dives into the dangers of leading such a l...

Christine talks about the Second Commandment today, that is, not taking the Lord's name in vain. But this isn't just about not shouting Jesus's name in a moment of anger or frustration. Names are incredibly important in Christian tradition. Want to help answer the touch questions about God? Then pick up your FREE copy of The Catholic Mama's "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" eBook, perfect for g...

In Episode 10, husband and wife Christine and Pat talk about their relationship, how they make it work after 7 years and 3 kids together and what has kept them together (hint: it may have something to do with their conversion). To read more about Christine's journey to faith, as well as her husband's, head over to TheCatholicMama.com and don't forget to get your free copy of the "How to Talk to Yo...

Get to know the Catholic teachings on the first of the Ten Commandments, which is one of the two new commandments that Jesus gave to us.  "I, the Lord, am your God...You shall not have other gods besides me...You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your strength. (Ex 20:2-3; Dt 6:5) Get a copy of the Catholic Catechism for yourself here .

Fitness trainer Becca Dalrymple joins Christine in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to celebrate her recent recommitment to Christianity.  Growing up with anti-religious feelings and a general discomfort about Jesus, Becca slowly approached Christ and eventually found herself fully committing to Him. From reluctant spectator to active and evangelizing Christian, Becca has an interesting s...

In this mini series on The Catholic Mama, we're diving into the Catholic Catechism. Join me each week, in these 5 minute snackable episodes, as we dive into the Catechism. In EP 1, learn what the Catholic Catechism is and why it's important. And come back next week as we get to fully understand the Ten Commandments. Pick up your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here . In the meantime, don't forg...

In this episode, Christine talks about how to live the Catholic life with your kids - practical and tactical methods you can start using today to help your domestic church thrive. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Catholic Saints for Children Word on Fire Word on Fire podcast The Catholic Mama's Guide to How to Talk to Your Kids About God  

The dilemmas most people have with Christianity on a whole and Catholicism in specific are pretty common. So when trying to go out and share your faith, you'll most likely come across the same objections over and over again. In this episode, Pat joins Christine to discuss how to approach these objections and refute them when you go out to evangelize.  For a more nuanced discussion of Christian phi...