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Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean, a mother of eight, is editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest and Faith & Family. She is author of My Cup of Tea, Mom to Mom, Day to Day, and most recently Small Steps for Catholic Moms. Though she once struggled to separate her life and her …
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Rachel Balducci

Rachel Balducci
Rachel Balducci is married to Paul and they are the parents of five lively boys and one precious baby girl. She is the author of How Do You Tuck In A Superhero?, and is a newspaper columnist for the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. For the past four years, she has …
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Lisa Hendey

Lisa Hendey
Lisa Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the author of A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and The Handbook for Catholic Moms. Lisa is also enjoys speaking around the country, is employed as webmaster for her parish web sites and spends time on various …
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Arwen Mosher

Arwen Mosher
Arwen Mosher lives in southeastern Michigan with her husband Bryan and their 4-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and twin boys born May 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in theology. She dreads laundry, craves sleep, loves to read novels and do logic puzzles, and can't live without tea. Her personal blog site …
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Rebecca Teti

Rebecca Teti
Rebecca Teti is married to Dennis and has four children (3 boys, 1 girl) who -- like yours no doubt -- are pious and kind, gorgeous, and can spin flax into gold. A Washington, DC, native, she converted to Catholicism while an undergrad at the U. Dallas, where she double-majored in …
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Robyn Lee

Robyn Lee
Robyn Lee is a 30-something, single lady, living in Connecticut in a small bungalow-style kit house built by her great uncle in the 1950s. She also conveniently lives next door to her sister, brother-in-law and six kids ... and two doors down are her parents. She received her undergraduate degree from …
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DariaSockey

DariaSockey
Daria Sockey is a freelance writer and veteran of the large family/homeschooling scene. She recently returned home from a three-year experiment in full time outside employment. (Hallelujah!) Daria authored several of the original Faith&Life Catechetical Series student texts (Ignatius Press), and is currently a Senior Writer for Faith&Family magazine. A latecomer …
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Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd
Kate Lloyd is a rising senior, and a political science major at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in New Hampshire. While not in school, she lives in Whitehall PA, with her mom, dad, five sisters and little brother. She needs someone to write a piece about how it's possible to …
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Lynn Wehner

Lynn Wehner
As a wife and mother, writer and speaker, Lynn Wehner challenges others to see the blessings that flow when we struggle to say "Yes" to God’s call. Control freak extraordinaire, she is adept at informing God of her brilliant plans and then wondering why the heck they never turn out that …
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Happy Feast Day, Honey!

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist

Five years ago, after seventeen years of marriage, I had the joy of watching my husband Greg be received into the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

When Greg was confirmed, he took as his patron saint St. Luke, the Evangelist and patron saint of physicians.  Greg’s devotion to St. Luke seemed fitting, since he is an emergency medicine physician.  Today, we... READ MORE 


The Scene of the Sacrament

A return to the site of our wedding brings back happy memories.

Part of the joy of visiting Notre Dame this weekend was visiting the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University. 

On May 31, 1986, I walked down the aisle of this magnificent church, escorted by my parents on either side, and married the love of my life.  The Basilica is the church every bride dreams of for her wedding.  Stunningly beautiful, the Basilica is the spiritual center of the campus... READ MORE 


Talking About Not Talking

What's your take on this article?

This weekend, my online buddy Deborah posted a link to a CNN article with the thought provoking comment “To save your marriage—shut up”.

The link in question led to this article at CNN.com, a reprint of an article that originally appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine.  Given, last week’s discussion on Danielle’s post about Oprah, I considered steering clear of the debate but couldn’t resist checking out... READ MORE 


Fireproof Newsflash!

Your support is working!!

I just received an email with the great news that Fireproof was the number 3 American movie at the box office yesterday!!  This is in direct response to all of you out there who not only went out to see the movie, but also to those who have helped to spread the word about this great family film.

If you haven’t had a chance to see Fireproof yet, please consider making time tonight or tomorrow to go out and enjoy the film during opening weekend.  Together, we can send a message to Hollywood that we want these types of films in our theaters.  Click here for more information on Fireproof or here to find it playing at a theater near you.


Date Night Movie

A perfect movie to see with your spouse

In just a few short days, we have the perfect opportunity to send Hollywood a message that you and I are ready and willing to support a certain type of movie.

It’s not the latest blockbuster, or an R rated romp, but rather a nice, clean movie with a solid message.  It only has one “name” star - and some of us had a crush on him in the 80’s.

No one gets killed, no aliens land on earth, and no one uses... READ MORE 


Investing in Our Marriage

What do you need to keep yours healthy?

One of the best things my husband and I do for our marriage is put our daughter to bed every night.

I know many couples swear by a regular date night, where they can get out of the house and be just the two of them again.  Bryan and I do occasionally leave Camilla and go out for dinner, but for the most part we prefer the privacy and comfort of our own home.

Night after night we put Camilla to bed... READ MORE 


More on Marrying Young

A personal reflection

Needless to say, I’ve been following the comments on Rebecca’s post from earlier this week with much interest.  I don’t have much to add to the arguments - I think Rebecca’s elegant thinking and concise writing have covered pretty much everything I’d say on the topic - but because I have had the experience of marrying at an age that this culture considers very young, I’d like to share my story, just... READ MORE 


In Defense Of Marrying Young—Updated

Says You: Do We Marry Too Late?

Bristol Palin’s unwed pregnancy is not so unusual these days, but her solution—marriage—is. Mounting their hobby horse, the usual suspects have seized on her situation as evidence that abstinence education doesn’t work. Rather a leap of logic, that, since no matter what values her parents tried to instill, we don’t know what education she received at school.

Be that as it may, I want to ride that... READ MORE 


Bringing Up Geeks

Raising Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids

This week, on the Catholic Moments Podcast (click here to listen) I share my interview with Catholic Mom and writer Marybeth Hicks, author of Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid’s Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast WorldColumnist Pat Gohn shares a wonderful family reflection and Deacon Tom Fox offers more tips for a successful marriage.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
Marybeth Hicks
Bringing Up Geeks: How to Protect Your Kid’s Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World
Pat Gohn - Write In Between
Lisa’s Facebook Profile

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A Musical Missionary

John Grassadonia is reaching souls with his Catholic music ministry

This week, on the Catholic Moments Podcast (click here to listen) I’m happy to share an interview with Catholic musician John Grassadonia and to feature songs from his wonderful new CD Live Like Saints

Deacon Tom Fox shares a reflection entitled “Tips for Successful Marriage”.  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
John Grassadonia... READ MORE 


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