About Erika Marie

Erika Marie is a simple Catholic wife and mama of four. Her days are full of nursing, cooking, cleaning, reading, exploring, pondering, writing, laughing, crying, guiding, and loving. Enjoy more reflections by Erika at her personal simplemama blog.

Latest Posts by Erika Marie

Mom Evangelization

“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15) In many ways, the Internet has opened many …

Mom Jealousy

Are you chronically jealous of other moms? If so, you may be suffering from Mom Jealousy. Mom Jealousy is a common maternal …

10 Very Serious Lenten Resolutions

I know Lent has already begun but I thought I’d go ahead and share what I’ve decided to do for this penitentiary …

Faith First, Then Works

As we continue in this Year of Faith, I’ve been thinking a lot about Faith and Works, and how inseparable the two …

I Believe in Jesus, Who Suffers with Us

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried What’s the best thing a person can hear …

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The Worldwide Public Square

 “By faith, across the centuries, men and women of all ages, whose names are written in the Book of Life (cf. Rev …

How to Stay Sane: A Postpartum Game Plan

During and immediately following pregnancy I made a goal to have a healthy postpartum time, especially in the area of mental health. …

Are You Mom Enough?

Motherhood isn’t a competition. It’s not a fashion show or a beauty pageant. It’s not a Cirque du Soleil crowd-aweing performance. There are no Mother trophies; no gold, silver, or bronze Mother medals…

Facebook Privacy for Moms

A few years ago, some of my good friends started using something called “Facebook”. At first I scoffed but then I started to …

A Mother’s Work: Giving Our Best

Being a mother in this age is both easier and harder. It is easier since we have many more opportunities as women …

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Easter Resolutions

During this Easter season, we have been renewed in Christ. We have dug deep into ourselves and are now ready to continue …

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