When the Answer is No
Posted on April 21, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Michelle Macicek
Over the past few months two of my daughters have separately worked and trained to try out for something that they wanted very badly. Unfortunately, after each try out the answer was “no” for both of them.
When they each received the email with this news, my first reaction was one of momma bear protector. How could I shield this disappointment and rejection from them? The answer is … I can’t! Sure, I can speak words of affirmation and buy them a little treat, but those are temporary. Read More
Walking by Faith with Autism
Posted on April 19, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Gina Sternfels
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. For our family, autism awareness, acceptance and action are every day.
Each year, I see growth in my awareness of what my son can do, and I have always had faith that there is more for him. But, I did not know how it would happen. So, I am excited to share that God placed us in a new direction that answered that prayer. Read More
Keep the Celebration Going!
Posted on April 17, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Stacy LaMorte
Alleluia! Alleluia! He is risen! Happy Easter, NOLA Catholic Parenting Family!
It is so easy, like Christmas, to think like the secular world that Easter is over because the day itself has come and gone. However, Easter is a 50-day celebration that begins today and ends on the feast of Pentecost which is June 5 this year. Read More
Staying True to Your Lenten Commitment
Posted on April 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Gavin Lewis
Each year during Lent, I struggle to find what I will abstain from. The hard part is not abstaining for 40 days, but ensuring that what I do allows me to make a conscious decision to better myself for life – not just during Lent. Read More
The Rose Bush
Posted on April 12, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Ana Borden
There are a few things I still recall about my grandmother before she passed away when I was a child. Among them was her love for rose bushes that grew in her yard.
As a hobby, she cultivated beautiful heirloom roses in various hues of pinks and red. Following her passing, my mother propagated “offsprings” from rose cuttings. What started out as twigs have matured into stately bushes, elevated in pots that bloom sporadically. Read More
Keep Lent simple, but meaningful
Posted on April 10, 2022 Leave a Comment
Lent is about working out those spiritual muscles. And Lent doesn’t have to be about giving something up. It can be about adding something too. Whenever Lent rolls around, I always rack my brain for things to do. If you do, too, here are some ideas! Lent has already started but it’s not too late to fast, pray and do almsgiving. Read More
Be Still
Posted on April 3, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Jenny Dendinger
Years ago, while on a field trip at the Audubon Zoo, my son went missing. He was only 4 years old at the time. One minute, he was happily following a peacock around the courtyard, and the next, he was gone.
Fighting back panic, my eyes darted around searching for his blonde head.
My heart sank. He had vanished. Read More
Before you play the comparison game, try this instead
Posted on March 31, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Megan Lacourrege
Do you struggle with comparisons? Perhaps you are prone to comparing yourself to others. Or maybe other people approach you with comparisons of their own.
In my own life, I discovered that comparisons have never left me happy. They often seemed to cause competition and even contempt. Once I realized that, I’ve made efforts to detach from dynamics that have lent themselves to comparisons. In the process, I’ve delved into a Bible story that has helped me a lot. Read More
Bow your head
Posted on March 29, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis
Life is filled with blessings, even during the difficult times. Reflect on who has walked this journey of life with you. God should be first and foremost.
Sometimes in life, you need to bow your head to the Lord, say a prayer to the Lord and wait out a storm with the Lord. Through these downpours, there are great lessons to be learned. Read More
How To Love Your Infertile Friends
Posted on March 27, 2022 Leave a Comment
By Mary Bruno
A common question on the hearts of many fertile women is, “How can I help, or love, my infertile friends and acquaintances?” There are many ways, but I want to share one that is most helpful for me.
Infertility provokes the loneliest crevices of our hearts. It recognizes the desire to create and give of oneself, but responds with emptiness. It feels as though it laughs at our inability to be used for our greatest purpose. Read More
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