I discovered a new world last year, which isn’t so remarkable, given how much I read. I have a soft spot for a story well-told, and now that I have a budding reader in my home, I’ve been paying attention to early chapter books in a whole new way. Enter …

If your little ones are anything like mine, they are full of questions about Heaven and what happens after death.  For example, in the poignant category, “Are your eyes open in Heaven?” Or, “Will I see you in Heaven?” On a lighter note, “Will I have to clean my room …

This week, the Catholic Church celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. The holy day took on special significance to me this particular summer. For the past five years or so, I’ve been hearing about Immaculee Ilibagizafrom my daughter’s godmother and my good friend, Mary. Each year our families …

When I reflect back on my days a younger Catholic mom, one of my fondest memories is the role that the magazine Catholic Parent played in our Domestic Church. I remember reading Editor Woodeene Koenig-Bricker’s reflections each month and feeling not only inspired, but also completely supported in my vocation. …

I’m so happy to share my recent conversation with Emily Stimpson, author of the fantastic new book The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right. I hope you enjoy our chat and that you’ll pick …

I’m not a big makeover kind of gal. I’ve had one or two pedicures, and while they’re fine, I’d just as soon invest that money in a half-hour on horseback or a really great steak. My idea of wearing makeup consists of low-key lip gloss and tinted moisturizer, which is …

If you’ve been paying attention here on the blog, today’s Book Spotlight interview subject likely sounds familiar. Our friend Sarah Reinhard featured Faith at Work: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck last week and we’re even giving you a chance to win a free copy of Kevin Lowry’s fantastic new book. In my …

Around 18 months ago, my husband asked me what Catholic business books there were. I found seven to recommend but I felt like there was something missing. The two books I’m sharing with you today fill that gap I felt before, but they do more than that: they apply to …

I will always remember the first time I met my friends Greg and Jennifer Willits. I was a budding podcaster with something like three episodes under my belt, which were largely inspired by Greg and Jennifer’s groundbreaking Rosary Army podcast. I traveled to Southern California to attend a conference, but …

If you’re like me, when you hear the topic of Mark Shea’s book The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ, you might wonder how it can be (a) enticing, (b) non-preachy, and maybe even (c) interesting. The topic, you ask? The corporal and spiritual works of mercy. …

When I heard about Regina Doman’s new novel, written with Rebecca Bratten Weiss, Catholic Philosopher Chick Makes Her Debut, I was ALL ABOUT reading it. Here’s the gist of my review: I LOVED IT. (Yes, in all caps. No apologies.) Here’s why: 1. It’s clever without being over-the-top. This book …

We help share the good news about books almost every day here at CatholicMom.com, but rarely have I been so happy about spreading the word on a new release. Perhaps that’s because the author I’m featuring today, Sarah A. Reinhard, is such a dear friend and such an important part …

For the past few months, I’ve had the great pleasure of a biweekly radio chat with Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak, Directors of the Pastoral Solutions Institute and authors of Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Raising Sexually Whole and Holy Kids. As a major fan of Dr. Greg and …

Ever since I started a little book project a couple of years ago, I’ve been paying attention to things that hint (or explicitly mention) “family fun” in a whole new way. Anni Daulter and Heather Fontenot’s new book, Naturally Fun Parties for Kids, arrived in the mail and accompanied me in …

Perhaps you think it’s ironic that a website called CatholicMom.com would be featuring — and in fact encouraging you to strongly support — a book called The Infertility Companion for Catholics: Spiritual and Practical Support for Couples. Truthfully, I can’t express strongly enough how incredibly pleased I am to be …

It probably reveals way too much about me that, a chapter or two into Marge Fenelon‘s new book, Strengthening Your Family: A Catholic Approach to Holiness at Home, I was struggling with feelings of inadequacy and wondering if I could hire Marge to come and mother my children. It speaks highly of this book, …

In early March, I was blessed to be participating as a blogger at the Behold Conference in Peoria, Illinois. While I was there, I met a delightful woman who, it just so happened, had a personality that made me want to read her book. She had just penned an article that …

One of my first encounters with Greg and Jennifer Willits involved a live radio interview – and a screeching child. The supercharged new evangelizers and hosts of The Catholic Next Door radio program, which shares the namesake of their new book, had graciously invited me on their show to talk …

My interest in Hallie Lord‘s new book, Style, Sex, and Substance: 10 Catholic Women Consider the Things that Really Matter, was pretty high BEFORE the trailer was banned from YouTube. For one thing, I’m a fan of each of the contributors. For another, what’s not to love about a book …

There are books that are just too good not to share with you, and these four qualify. They’re all appropriate for younger readers, and my seven-year-old has been waiting very patiently for me to review them so she could claim them for herself. I Just Can’t Take It Anymore! Encouragement …