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In the Stillness of the Chaos
Mary Wallace shares her struggle with accepting that God’s plan was not going to match hers – the one she had carefully crafted to look like His plan.
Author Mary Wallace
Mary Wallace
Mary Wallace, PhD, is a devout Catholic wife, mother of 4 daughters, and college administrator. Mary’s doctorate is in Human Resource Education and Workforce Development, with a research interest in faith at work. Her dissertation contains insight from women working in the public sector, who use faith to inform their leadership. This research led Mary to start the blog, The Working Catholic Mom (www.theworkingcatholicmom.com). Mary is co-host of a Catholic radio show: Faith and Good Counsel, on Baton Rouge Catholic Community Radio. The radio show is focused on women living full lives of faith. She is also a contributing writer at the Integrated Catholic Life. Mary is available for speaking engagements at your diocese, parish, or civic group, and speaks on a variety of topics. For a full list of topics, see Mary’s speaking page at www.theworkingcatholicmom.com. Follow Mary on facebook at www.facebook.com/TheWorkingCatholicMom.
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Aunt Anna and Our Lady of Fatima
Mary Wallace reviews a new book on Our Lady of Fatima by CatholicMom.com contributor Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle and suggests 6 ways to focus on Fatima this year.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for October 30, 2016 - Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Listen to Your Heart
What are you doing this Lent to walk your journey of faith? Though she did not “give up” anything so to speak, Mary Wallace is growing in holiness through the internal shifts in thoughts and prayer. Here are a few things that you may want to try, if you are still struggling with the journey.
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Gumbo Roux: Ca C’est Bon, Mon Cher!
Mary Wallace’s New Year’s resolutions are cooking–and prayer–related.
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I Should Have Said No
Mary Wallace looks at the challenges and blessings of a well-discerned “no”.
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Aunt Anna - 99 and Counting!
In a day and age of blogging, speaking, writing, 15 minutes of fame, hashtagging, etc., Aunt Anna’s understanding comes from a lifetime of faith, hope, and love. Her focus has prepared her well.
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Sacred Fire: Practicing Devotion to the Heart of Jesus
Learn more about developing a devotion to the Sacred Heart by reading Philip Bulman’s “Sacred Fire: Practicing Devotion to the Heart of Jesus.”
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What is the Loneliest Bayou in the World? BA-YOU SELF!
Mary Wallace has embraced what it means to be a working Catholic mom
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Free Water! Free Smiles!
Mary Wallace’s incredible work day, outside her comfort zone taught her about the decision to love in the work place.
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In the Midst of Chaos {Moms’ Night Out: A Real Life Look}
In the midst of chaos, there is the memory of a dream, of a calling. Mary Wallace reflects on how being born to be a mom hasn’t made it easier in her real-life look inspired by the film Moms’ Night Out.
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10 Things to Bring Peace, Joy, and Silence in the Midst of One of "Those" Weeks
How do you break away from the chaos of the day? How do you stop to listen for the still small voice of God? Join Dr. Mary Wallace as she contemplates the Heart of Jesus, even in the chaos of the day.
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What to Tell Girls
When questioned about what to tell her girls about working and motherhood at the Atlanta Catholic Business Conference, Dr. Mary Wallace ponders her answer. Was it enough? What would I tell the girls about the vocations that seem to compete?
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Today, We Bake Bread
This is something I am struggling with: being a momma and working. In some of the worse moments, it looks like chaos. In the best moments, it is like warm homemade buttered bread. I would love to know your strategies to prioritize, making sure to keep family first.
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That UnChristmas Feeling
Are you one of the Catholic women this year who had that “unChristmas” feeling? Did you believe you missed the mark for the Advent Season? Do you remember that God is still a God of LOVE and the Church gives us so many opportunities to celebrate our faith and to evangelize? Join Mary Wallace as she discusses her UnChristmas feeling, and how she plans to change her vice into virtue, in order to grow closer to Our Lord.