While caring for others, God encourages self care

I didn’t need a pandemic to tell me that I can use improvement at self-care. I’ve always known that.

Why would God who carried us through Katrian, abandon us now?

The first six months of the year have presented all of us with challenges unlike we have ever faced.

God's incredible generosity shines through adoption

(God) has not forgotten us but set aside a unique child (or children) for us, just as he does for every couple blessed with pregnancies.

Jesus wants to pass on God’s unconditional love to parents

I was watching Mass on WLAE from St. Louis Cathedral recently and something the archbishop said spoke to me, really struck a chord and made me reflect.

Summer enrichment for children includes Catholic options

Each year, as summer approaches, I begin to organize my son’s summer plans so that he is engaged while I am working.

Traditions may have been interrupted, but we won’t be defeated

As we journey through this pandemic, it has been two months – and we are in May.

Putting on an ‘attitude of gratitude’ can help us navigate hurdles

Working from an attitude of gratitude is more important now than ever. The one prayer that goes through my head and comes out of my mouth all day long is, “Thank you, God!”

Navigating pregnancy in the midst of a pandemic

Of all the pregnancy handbooks that exist, none covers what to do in a pandemic.

Why is this gift of extra family time so challenging?

While it is a gift to have unexpected family time, honestly, it is also a challenge.

Our opportunity to shine in unity like generations before

Many of our parents or grandparents fought in or were affected by World War II.

Celebrating God’s mercy in our time of quarantine

This weekend, we will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday differently than we ever have before, just as last Sunday we celebrated the great feast of Easter unlike any in our memory.

A ‘quarantined’ Easter for families has brought hidden joys

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would find ourselves here...

The challenges of ‘homeschooling’: Having the grace to fail

On Friday, March 13, like other parents with school-aged children, I picked up our kids from school with no certainty about what tomorrow would bring.

NOLA Catholic Parenting columnists/bloggers share their thoughts, recipes for Lent

Over a year ago, the Clarion Herald launched NOLA Catholic Parenting column and blog and, then added a podcast in October.

Giving up worry for Lent made this the hardest Lent ever

Here I was, two weeks into Lent thinking that my peace and trust in God was at a new high.

Accompanying others through baby loss is a Catholic virtue

It is estimated that one in every four pregnancies ends in loss. This includes miscarriage (the loss of a baby before 20 weeks gestation)...

Last year’s St. Joseph altar had an indelible meaning

Celebrating the feast day of St. Joseph is something quite spectacular here in New Orleans – especially for this Polish-Irish Yankee.

Parents: Are you really listening to your children?

Every day, I pick up my kids from school, and they jump into the car ready to go on about their day – how exciting the day was...

As a mom, unleashing the full power of obedience

One of the reasons infertility in the Catholic culture is so hard is because the command of God to “be fruitful” is often referred to primarily within the context of biological children.

St. John Bosco’s very practical tips in dealing with depression

I recently was reading an entry at ChurchPOP.com and ran across a headline that caught my eye: “Feeling Depressed? 6 Beautiful Ways to Ensure Happiness, According to St. John Bosco.