The World Needs Your Marriage
In the face of new theories and ideologies like “conscious coupling and uncoupling” how do Christian couples show the world that lifelong marriage is not only possible, but good?
mswaim Archive
Raising Teens in the Faith: It Takes a Village
Megan Swaim asks Catholic Moms, “How can your parish help you raise Catholic teens?”
roMANce: Looking for Creative Ways to Love My Husband
Megan Swaim hits upon a fun and creative way to share her love for her husband.
Our (1st) Paper Anniversary
Megan Swaim writes about celebrating her first wedding anniversary with a special letter.
A Messy Advent
new mom ponders how her own motherhood could be the key to celebrating Advent.
Tears of a New Mom
Megan Swaim ponders the incredible emotions that face a new mom.
Birth Story, Told by Dad
Josh Swaim shares the birth story of his and Megan's first child in a tale you're sure to find inspiring.
Dancing in the Minefields
With an anniversary reflection, Megan Swaim remembers a stirring song and all it has to say about the vocation of marriage.
Working Moms: Tips for Surviving and Thriving
If you clicked on over to this post looking for tools and tips for moms who are working outside the home, then thanks for stopping by! You’re simply the best. But now I have an apology and,
Telling the Story, Praying the Prayer
When Josh and I were dating, we were intentional from the beginning discerning God’s will for our lives, together. We had known each other for 8 years, having met in high school, becoming better friends in college
The Newlywed’s Guide to Pre-Wedding Reading
A few weeks ago a newly-engaged friend emailed me and asked if I had any good book recommendations for her and her fiancé as they prepare for marriage. A woman after my own heart! Last year it
Our Little Bedroom Abbey
I do not like morning. In fact, I often accuse my husband of “working for The Morning” when he tries to wake me up, as if “The Morning” were some evil villain seeking to destroy all that
Becoming a Catholic Mom
As my husband and I knelt before the relics of the manger at St. Mary Major on Christmas, I asked the Child Jesus to bless us with a baby. We’d only been married a few weeks, but
The First 100 Days
We’ve officially hit our first big milestone: 100 days of marriage! (The timing of this post worked out perfectly…and I didn’t even play it that way!) I can go home to my husband this evening, greet him
The Patron Saint of Our Marriage
Editor’s note: Today, we welcome new contributor (and new wife!) Megan Swaim to our CatholicMom.com family. I hope many of you already know Megan through her amazing work with MyYearofFaith.com. My friendship with Megan has blossomed over