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The Summer’s Hottest App for Families is Here

The Summer’s Hottest App for Families is Here

We have high-tech apps for everything from social networking to tracking the latest storm.  Isn’t it about time we have a super helpful App to help families keep on task? Grab your smart phones, droids, iPads etc. and get ready to download the hottest app of the summer–Surviving Mom’s Day …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: Homebuying

This week: In this segment Matt shares his thoughts on buying a new home. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week on the CatholicTV Network’s …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: Flying

This week: In this segment Matt shares his thoughts on airline travel. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week on the CatholicTV Network’s magazine show ClearVoice™. …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: 100th

This week: In this segment Matt shares his thoughts about the 100th episode of ClearVoice, a terrific program from CatholicTV. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: Spring

This week: In this segment Matt shares his thoughts on Spring, and why we should all have a real spring in our step! Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our …

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Reality A.M.

After this morning, Phil declared to nobody in particular, “We should be a reality show”, to which I replied “Nobody would ever want to see this” to which he responded, “Everybody loves a train wreck.” It was just a typical morning at Casa Martin. Phil’s alarm went off at who …

On Green Jelly Beans, Ducks and Community

On Green Jelly Beans, Ducks and Community

Will someone please tell me what is wrong with green jelly beans?  The remaining Easter candy in our dish on the table consists of a few Twix bars, some chocolate eggs and a whole host of green jelly beans. I sort of doubt anyone has even tried them.  I am …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: Francis

This week: In this segment Matt shares his thoughts about the name chosen by our new pope. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week on …

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“Are You Done Yet?” In Defense of my 5th Child

This week my husband and I announced our big news: we’re expecting our 5th child in September.  “Really?”  is the most common reply.  Here are some of the other zingers we have heard: “Do you hate money?” “Are you done now?” “Are you crazy?” “Was this planned?” “Don’t you know …

Should Children Be Baptized Without Their Parents Knowledge?

Sacramental Party Faux Pas and Crashers

One thing I’ve always loved about being Catholic is how much the Church likes loves to par-tay! I think it’s awesome that our Faith has basically earmarked every single day of the calendar year with some feast day or event so that we can both celebrate big holidays and embarrass …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: Spokesperson

This week: In this segment Matt talks about how a person can speak about their faith. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week on the …

Lent

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 season. I find it’s good to mix things up by making a list of things I will not do and things I will do as an offering and …

Lessons Learned during Babies-R-Us Trip

Lessons Learned during Babies-R-Us Trip

While creating our baby registry at Babies-R-Us a few weekends ago, my husband and I learned some very valuable life lessons which I would now like to share with all of you. I think that all of you mom’s will appreciate some of the insights/blunders of first time parents. Life …

Matt Weber

A Word with Weber: Smells

This week: In this segment Matt talks about a train ride full of smells. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week on the CatholicTV Network’s …

Matt Weber

Guerilla: A Word with Weber

This week: In this segment Matt goes in the field to try some guerilla marketing. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week on the …

Sally Edwards

Go with the Fear — Chicken Soup for the Catholic Soul

Editor’s note: Today, I’m happy to share a great reflection by friend of CatholicMom.com Sally Edwards, a hilarious comedian and a terrific writer. This post first appeared as a chapter in the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith: 101 Stories to Offer Hope, Deepen Faith, and Spread …

Housecleaning: My Hairshirt

Housecleaning: My Hairshirt

One of my near occasions of sin, is housecleaning.  I hate it. I’m not good at it, and with ten children, short of winning the lottery, it will be a daily demand of my life. It’s not that I haven’t assigned chores, taught people how to make beds or put …

Matt Weber

Praise

This week: In this, his 100th segment, Matt looks back at the words he did not use. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week …

Matt Weber

100: A Word with Weber

This week: In this, his 100th segment, Matt looks back at the words he did not use. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week …

Matt Weber

Weddings: A Word with Weber

This week: Matt talks about all of the preparations involved in getting ready for a wedding. Matt Weber is the new and social media officer at Harvard University and in his spare time produces segments for CatholicTV that have appeared on This is the Day, Blink, our Telethon and now every week …

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