I just curated our first-ever St. Mark’s Women’s Ministry Weekend Retreat this past weekend and it was packed with prayerfully-chosen videos of Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Casey talking about why we pray and how we pray MORE.
WANTED: a group of resources bundled together for convenient Family Faith Formation
February 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Catholic Mom Bundle
[CATH] O [LICK] + [MAHm] +[BUN] + [DUHL] (noun)
a group of resources bundled together for convenient Family Faith Formation
It’s here! The Catholic Mom Bundle Lent 2023 is now available!
It’s packed with 34 Catholic products valued at $932, available this week only on sale for $25, that’s 97% off!
The Pray More Workbook PDF
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We just released the Pray More Workbook available in two different formats
+1-up single-sided printing for folded/stapled booklets
+2-up single-sided or double-sided printing for cerlox or spiral bound booklets
Imagine You Walked with Jesus: A Guide to Ignatian Contemplative Prayer {Book Review}
January 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Imagine You Walked with Jesus: A Guide to Ignatian Contemplative Prayer
by Jerry Windley-Daoust
Our Sunday Visitor
This book is a treasure!
Windley-Daoust provides all the context of first-century Palestine, including what the buildings looked and felt like, what clothes the people wore, and what food they enjoyed, as well as insights into the Jewish culture of the time. He provides prayer to help us receive the specific Scripture and then ‘sets the scene’ with helpful detail about the context, given the culture and any special references alluded to within the Scripture. The author then extends a few questions to prompt reflection and consider how the story applies to our lives. He encourages us to reflect and prayer-journal or share with a prayer group.
Get Healthy, Pray More, Plan and Live Liturgically
December 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again, our second chance to start the new year (the Liturgical Calendar began with Advent in 2022).
These are the big four resolutions that I’m going to tackle (again) and I’ve included some resource, article and affiliate links that I’ve found helpful.
Practical Catholic Gifts
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Catholic Gifts that are practical AND prayerful!
Surround yourself with the Saints and Prayer
and Foster the Faith the FUN way.
Illustrated Saints Wall Calendar for 2024
We’ve also replenished our supply of Prompt Me to Pray through the Liturgical Seasons Booklets including Prompt Me to Pray through Advent and Prompt Me to Pray through Christmas! You can get the two of them bundled together for just $15.
Leaving a Legacy of Faith
November 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
“What legacy of faith
do you hope to leave in this world?”
My go-to devotion is the Cloak of St Joseph and I prefer good deed bead bracelets or other one-decade rosary tools to pray my rosary.
I’ve been forever changed by a few experiences with relics from two of my favorite saints, St. John Paul II and St. Padre Pio. However, I think I’d like to be remembered for two particular practices that have enhanced my personal prayer but may not be recognized as official Catholic traditions or devotions (yet).
Rosary Crafts, Kits, Tools and Tips!
October 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rosary Crafts, Kits, Tools, and Tips to make the Daily Family Rosary a lasting habit!
Rosary Tools
First of all, here are my favorite prayer counters for praying the Rosary, with kids or alone, in the car, on a walk, or in bed!
BE the Prompt to Pray
July 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
As a mom of three young adults, my Mom-responsibilities are evolving as they face big decisions.
While it is a blessing when they want to talk about their concerns and choices, it is becoming increasingly clear that I can’t easily jump in and fix everything. I don’t have ready-to-go advice. I’m the kind of person who is more likely to think of the best answer, hours after mulling it over.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You
May 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
The monthly devotion of June honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Delving into this devotion, we reflect on the profound love Jesus has for each one of us. While the Devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is classic and traditional, the Divine Mercy of Jesus devotion is somewhat new, revealed to St Faustina in 1931. Both devotions however focus on the Love and Mercy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
