Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Title | Small Steps for Catholic Moms PDF eBook |
Author | Danielle Bean |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 9781594714269 |
Danielle Bean, editor of Catholic Digest, and Elizabeth Foss, an award-winning blogger, team up to offer daily doses of inspiration, wisdom, and hope for Catholic moms. Now back in print in response to high demand, Small Steps for Catholic Moms gives busy mothers a year's worth of sustenance: brief daily challenges about which to think, pray, and act.Small Steps for Catholic Moms offers daily prompts and suggestions--small steps--for every day of the year to encourage Catholic moms to attain that elusive balance between action and contemplation in everyday life. Each day's entry includes a short prayer from a saint, a personal prayer composed from the hearts of two mothers, and a small call to action, making this the perfect prayer companion for the busy mom looking for bite-sized spiritual nourishment.
The Handbook for Catholic Moms
Title | The Handbook for Catholic Moms PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa M. Hendey |
Publisher | Ave Maria Press |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2019-08-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 159471312X |
The Handbook for Catholic Moms, Lisa M. Hendey’s eminently practical and award-winning resource, has helped new parents balance and integrate the deeply personal needs of their hearts, minds, bodies, and souls with the demands of family life and faith commitment. Since the first edition was published in 2010, it’s become an indispensable resource for two generations of Catholic moms, offering a unique perspective on all aspects of life and honest advice from fellow moms on topics ranging from marriage and finances to stress management and parish life. The Handbook for Catholic Moms is not a typical parenting book: It doesn’t offer tips for calming a fussy baby or dealing with adolescent angst. In caring for yourself—heart, mind, body, and soul—you can better love and care for your family, community, and Church, according to Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com and bestselling author of The Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and The Grace of Yes. Hendey provides her personal stories and observations on a number of topics, including: stress reduction and sleep nurturing your marriage engaging in Mass as a family modeling lifelong learning to your children balancing your career with your vocation as a mother Each chapter includes relevant scripture references, quotations from saints or noted Catholic figures, commentary and perspectives from other Catholic writers, and checklists of suggested steps moms can take in bringing better balance and integration to their lives.
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
Title | A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa M. Hendey |
Publisher | Catholicmom.com Book |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-08-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781594712739 |
The author links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and soul-strengthening exercises for the vocation of Catholic motherhood through the introduction of fifty-two holy companions.
Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Title | Small Steps for Catholic Moms PDF eBook |
Author | Danielle Bean |
Publisher | Faith & Family Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Catholic women |
ISBN | 9781933271385 |
If anyone knows the challenges of being a Catholic mom today, it's Faith and Family editor Danielle Bean and her coauthor Elizabeth Foss. Now they've put their combined experience into a 365 devotional designed to encourage busy women to take small steps every day to grow their faith and put it into practice. A thought-provoking quote from a saint, a prayer to focus the day, and a simple action you can take... day-by-day, step-by-step.
A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy
Title | A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah A. Reinhard |
Publisher | Ave Maria Press |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012-09-24 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 1594713510 |
In A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism popular Catholic blogger and speaker Sarah A. Reinhard presents the first book to accompany expectant mothers from conception to baptism. This book includes weekly reflections and prayers rooted in the mysteries of the Rosary and related to the baby’s physical development. Designed to help expectant mothers embrace pregnancy as an opportunity for spiritual growth, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy prepares mothers for the trials and joys of pregnancy, childbirth, baptism, and, ultimately, motherhood. Each week of pregnancy is paired with a mystery of the Rosary, a personal, down-to-earth reflection from Reinhard, advice for living the sacramental life, and a prayer to help the reader grow in faith as she bonds with her unborn child.
Smart Martha's Catholic Guide for Busy Moms
Title | Smart Martha's Catholic Guide for Busy Moms PDF eBook |
Author | Tami Kiser |
Publisher | Our Sunday Visitor |
Total Pages | 192 |
Release | 2010-09-24 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1612782019 |
"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things." -- Luke 10:41 Tami Kiser understands the demands of motherhood. She's a busy mom of nine who juggles teaching at her children's parish school, volunteering at her parish, running a household, and many other responsibilities. Her "Smart Martha" seminars have helped thousands of women balance their priorities so that they still have ample time for Jesus throughout the day. Become more spiritually focused, more holistically fulfilled, and more mentally prepared than ever before. Discover practical tips that will help save time and your sanity. Learn how to: Approach every "Martha" task with a "Mary" attitude. De-clutter your children's toys for faster cleanup and more meaningful play. Manage technology to enhance your family's spiritual health. Create mealtimes that nourish both body and soul. Tackle household chores as a family. Foster spiritual beauty in your children. And much more! Your maternal instinct -- as well as constant demands from family members -- may call for a "Martha" mom, but trust in the Lord that they need a "Mary" mom, too. "As a big fan of Tami Kiser's 'Smart Martha' tips and techniques for years, I'm thrilled to find all of her words of wisdom compiled into book format. With Smart Martha's Catholic Guide for Busy Moms, Tami gives moms practical solutions for managing their homes -- but more importantly, for nurturing their souls and familial relationships. From prioritizing family dinners to organizing your home and schedule, Tami gives moms the tools they need to help themselves and their families live happier, holier lives." -- Lisa M. Hendey, author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms
Divine Mercy for Moms
Title | Divine Mercy for Moms PDF eBook |
Author | Michele Faehnle |
Publisher | Ave Maria Press |
Total Pages | 160 |
Release | 2016-02-19 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1594716668 |
Originating in the early twentieth century, the Divine Mercy devotion of St. Faustina Kowalska is one of the most celebrated of all Catholic devotions. In this, their first book, Catholic bloggers and speakers Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet break open the history, practices, and prayers associated with the devotion, guiding busy moms to receive God’s message of Divine Mercy and pass it on to others through their words, deeds, and prayers. In her famous Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, St. Faustina Kowalska recorded a series of visions of Jesus where he revealed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and promised that anything can be obtained with the prayer if it is compatible with his will. St. John Paul II formally established the Divine Mercy devotion and canonized Faustina in 2000. The Marians of the Immaculate Conception are dedicated to spreading the Divine Mercy devotion the foreword for this book was written by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of Divine Mercy Explained and 33 Days to Morning Glory. In Divine Mercy for Moms, Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference—one of the largest annual Catholic women’s conferences in the country—draw upon their own experiences to introduce you to St. Faustina and her five essential elements of the Divine Mercy message: The image of the Merciful Jesus The Feast of Divine Mercy The Chaplet of Divine Mercy The House of Mercy Spreading the honor of Divine Mercy With heartwarming stories and practical advice, this book reveals that mercy is not just a gift to be received in the confessional but a spiritual resource that strengthens those who extend themselves in word, deed, and prayer. Designed for personal or group study, Divine Mercy for Moms celebrates the infinite mercy of God and the role of Mary, the Mother of Mercy, in the lives of all believers. Divine Mercy for Moms was the winner of a 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Award: Family Life (Third Place).