Let's be honest here: the Most Wonderful Time of the Year comes with inevitable drama for many of us. With the help of St. Josemaria Escriva (on this blog, are you really surprised?) and some hard-earned wisdom from both of us, Staci Gulino and I share tips and tricks for navigating clashing ... Read More about The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?! {A Podcast about Navigating Family Gatherings during the Holidays}
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Playing house again
Did you play house when you were a little girl? I did. :) It is so nice to play house again. After more than two years of living with my parents, we've been in the new house for about a week and a half now. The last month has been incredibly, blessedly busy. We've spent the last few weeks ... Read More about Playing house again
Episode 19: How to Help Your Loved Ones Return to the Church
When I asked popular Catholic speaker, author, and social media expert Brandon Vogt to be a guest on The Right Heart, I had a topic in mind for him. I wanted to ask him why so many young Catholics leave the Catholic Church, and what we can do to help draw them back to it. Enter the Holy Spirit's ... Read More about Episode 19: How to Help Your Loved Ones Return to the Church
Episode 21: Walking with God through the NICU
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. I am happy to offer this outstanding interview with blogger, speaker, and former NICU mom Kathryn Whitaker as both a resource and a message of hope to NICU parents out there. Kathryn's story is a page-turner. After four "textbook" pregnancies, Kathryn's ... Read More about Episode 21: Walking with God through the NICU
“Has this not happened to you?”: A poem by St. Teresa of Avila
A friend of mine sent me this poem by St. Teresa of Avila. I have read several poems of hers over the years, and her writing has time and time again struck a chord for me. She puts into words many things that go on in my heart, too. :) I had to share this beautiful and honest reflection about ... Read More about “Has this not happened to you?”: A poem by St. Teresa of Avila
Radio interview: Why I Don’t Hate NFP Anymore
If you enjoyed my recent blog post, "Why I Don't Hate NFP Anymore," I think you'll connect with this very honest episode of "Faith and Good Counsel." Staci and I had a great discussion about the realities and struggles of using NFP to achieve or avoid pregnancy, and why when intimacy gets ... Read More about Radio interview: Why I Don’t Hate NFP Anymore
How to Be a Spiritual Leader for Your Family {A Book Review + Giveaway!}
Katie Warner's new book, Head and Heart: Becoming Spiritual Leaders for Your Family, is a gem, ya'll. Katie's publishing company, Emmaus Road, got in touch with me a couple of months ago about reviewing a copy of the book. At first, I was a little hesitant. Even though the topic of the book was ... Read More about How to Be a Spiritual Leader for Your Family {A Book Review + Giveaway!}
Episode 16: Couple Prayer
David and Kate Dawson have been good friends of mine for years. My husband Michael and I met them at camp the same summer that we met one another, and the rest is history. Eight children and many job changes and family moves between us later, our two families finally live in the same state. (And ... Read More about Episode 16: Couple Prayer
The post I’ve been waiting to write for two years.
How do you begin a blog post that you've been waiting to write for two years? Maybe I should just cut to the chase: As of today, we have the keys to a home of our own again. Some of you have an idea of what this means to me and my family. If you don't know me personally, or if you are new ... Read More about The post I’ve been waiting to write for two years.