Catholic Mom Audio Digest

Allison Auth describes the purpose of naming our children and how to give them their identity in God.
Naming and Identity: Our Greatest Calling as Parents
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Lisa M. Hendey ponders how hands-on grandparenting reminds her of the importance of savoring those little moments in life.
Why Grandma’s Hair (and Heart) Look Like This
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Louisa Ikena reflects on reaching a point of desperation as a point of surrender and a gift in prayer.
When I Come to the End of Myself
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Elizabeth Estrada rethinks her decision to retire and considers the kind of work she'd like to do in this phase of her life.
A Lesson in Humility
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Ellen Mongan describes how a family is a circle of love filled with faith, supporting each other in good times and bad, by showing up.
Show Up!
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[Editor's note: Our dear writer, Ellen Mongan, passed away earlier this week after a sudden illness. She had already submitted the following article, which truly sums up Ellen's witness of immediate, caring generosity during a crisis. Please join the Catholic Mom family in praying for Ellen's soul and for consolation for her family and loved ones. May perpetual light shine upon Ellen.]
 

Sharon Wilson reflects on the quiet power of naming someone in prayer and how God slowly heals resentment through daily acts of forgiveness.  
Saying Their Name: Learning to forgive One Prayer at a Time
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Hillary Ibarra thanks God for a miraculous 25th engagement anniversary and for how He holds our marriages and families together.  
God Wraps Us in His Love
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Kimberly Novak offers five prayerful ways caregivers can add moments of self-care to their busy days.
Caring for the Caregiver
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Tammy Marino of Unbound reflects on the sacred strength of caring for two generations at once. 
Mother's Day in the Middle
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Velany Rodrigues ponders the sometimes-messy ways God enters into our ordinary days. 
Finding God in My Kitchen
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