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God responds to us with gentleness
Posted on September 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek It was a usual Sunday morning where we were hustling to get the kids ready for Mass, and I was so incredibly thankful to be back “home” after Ida and very much looking forward to the normalcy of being at Mass in our parish. As we sat down in our pew and […]
Be calm about COVID-19 in front of the kids
Posted on August 17, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek As we gear up, again, for the start of a school year with COVID protocols, it feels like we are right back where we started last year. We had a reprieve this summer that felt like we were in the clear for a moment, and things were pretty “normal.” I actually found […]
Let your own kids know they can turn to God
Posted on June 29, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek Praying with your kids is just as important as praying for your kids. This was not something I realized in the first few years of parenting and, if I’m being completely real, it was not something my husband and I were good at until a few years ago.
S is for something more than summer
Posted on May 20, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek Summer is quickly approaching and with six children – ranging in age from 17 to almost 2 – my “mom brain” is filled with much anticipation, both good and bad!
Confirmation is the beginning of adult faith
Posted on April 8, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek Our oldest daughter recently received the sacrament of confirmation. While there are many reasons to find joy in this, there was one I was most excited about. When our children are baptized and receive their first Communion, we invite those present – family and friends – to write a small note of […]
Armor Up!
Posted on March 7, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek God gives us all the defense we need in the Bible. Over the past few months, I have been reminded again and again of the battle we have here on earth.
Young girls ablaze with faith
Posted on February 11, 2021 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek Last summer, a dear friend and I were inspired to pilot a small bible study for our middle-school daughters. We had both recently purchased a bible study book for our girls and, in talking about starting it with them, the Spirit led us to get a few girls together and go for […]
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