About Elena LaVictoire

Elena LaVictoire has been married to her high school sweet heart for over 30 years. They have six children (from 23 to 7) who were all homeschooled. She blogs regularly about her issues and events that affect her family at mydomesticchurch.com.

Latest Posts by Elena LaVictoire

The Last First Communion

At the end of this month, my little girl will make her First Holy Communion.  She is my sixth child, born to …

When a Pet Dies in a Catholic Family

One of the hardest things to happen in a family with small children is the death of a family pet. As Catholics …

Pope Benedict XVI’s Courageous Humility

If you live long enough, you’ll see just about everything. Today I saw something that none of my most recent ancestors saw …

When Kids Go Wrong Despite Mom’s Best Efforts

Elizabeth Foss’s essay, “ What I’m Never Going to Tell You,” struck a cord with me the first time I read it.  I …

Advent Doesn’t Have to Be “All or Nothing”

I tend to have an “all or nothing” tendency. So if I blow my diet on Monday night, I’m done for the …

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10 Thoughts of Hope for the Parent of a Stillborn or Miscarried Child

On November 1 of this year, Mr. Pete and I will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the short life and death of …

Parenting a Child through the Illness and Death of a Loved One

I first blogged about this in 2007, but it seems appropriate to republish it now. I have added to it as well. Probably …

Married 33 Years and Counting

Editor’s note: Today, we welcome new CatholicMom.com contributor Elena LaVictoire. A mom of six, Elena blogs at My Domestic Church. Please join …

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