Does the world seem bleak or devastating these days? Are you constantly bogged down with the problems going on in the world? It doesn’t have to be this way, but how do we get to a place of joy again? **Some links may be affiliate links which means St. Martha’s Lens will receive a small…
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Did you know there is a lot you can learn when you start to move plants around and try to grow these little suckers without killing them? I’ve successfully grown two children past age 1, but this was a different kind of hard. I recently started ripping out plants and moving them around in our…
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I googled “How to Raise Catholic Kids ” many times in the last two or three years. I’ve been focused on the desire for my children to know the Catholic faith and all it’s beauty. It is necessary for the parent to share their Christian Faith with the child for several reasons, but one I…
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I want to thank Dana for allowing me this outlet to get some of my random thoughts out and speak my heart. I’m not 100% sure where this will go, but I will do my best to let the Holy Spirit lead. I will do my best to speak in truth and charity in all…
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I am one of the most fortunate human beings on this planet. Those words are not said while bragging, I’m very humbled by God’s love for me. I did absolutely nothing to deserve His many gifts and I have wept joyful tears today in thanksgiving. And yet, I don’t deserve it. I deserve absolutely nothing.…
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Even good, beautiful, inspiring life events come with disappointments. In life, you may have entered into an event with an open mind and heart, with firm resolutions and a dedicated will, entrusting all your intentions to your good God. A marriage or relationship. Parenthood. Religious life. The Church Community or Church ministry. A job or…
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“Be Still and Know That I am God.” – Psalm 46:11 BE STILL. Mid-March a majority of the world came to a screeching halt. COVID-19 became the great equalizer. Schools, businesses, travel plans, and public places to gather are closed and all are forced to BE STILL. The entire world learned quickly that no matter…
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On January 1, 2020, Pope Francis gave a beautiful homily on the significance of women in the world. He said, “Women are sources of life.” I don’t think this is coincidental to what is happening today, January 22, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. When I was in the eighth…
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Year after year I ask myself, what should I give up for Lent this year? How about you? Are you wondering what you should do for Lent this year? Tired of choosing the same thing to give up? Here are 25 fresh ideas on what you should do for Lent this year. When I was…
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Have you ever thought about this in your lifetime? Are you wondering now? I can share some thoughts on the subject whether you or someone you know is questioning their faith or even the existence of God. Asking the hard questions, such as, “Does God Exist?” is quite possibly the most important question of your…
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A woman’s right to have an abortion is a distorted theory brought heavily on our world by men. Why do we let men dictate what’s best for us. There are plenty activists for women would say they could NEVER allow a man to say what is right or wrong in their own life, but I…
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Want to know how to understand what God wants for you, or how to hear His voice? A Lectio Divina is a practice of prayer and scripture to lead you to the answers God’s calling you towards. What is a Lectio Divina? A Lectio Divina is a form of reading the bible that sees the…
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Do you ever feel discontent with your life but don’t really have a good reason for it? Do you ask yourself questions like: What’s wrong with me? How did I end up here? This is not what I thought my life would look like. You’re not alone. I’d gather to say many people, both women…
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Read on to find out how to think before you speak. A few simple tools in your toolbox will make all the difference. With every new family gathering and work parties in your life comes the opportunity to wish you hadn’t said “that”. I’ve been there and am here to offer advice. Often I’ve mentioned…
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In this post you’ll find Advent activities for kids to do in your home. There is one Advent activity for each day of Advent. Getting your kids involved in waiting for Christmas will help them realize that waiting can be a beautiful thing. Advent is about to begin and as a Catholic mother I’m doing…
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If you’re in search of how to build your own Jesse Tree, this blog post is for you. You won’t believe how easy it is. Also included is a short history of one of Advent’s oldest tradition and some bible versus to help you understand each Jesse Tree Ornament. How to Build a Jesse…
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Childhood Memories There will always be songs that sing in my head frequently reminding my of my childhood. This song, Morning Has Broken, is one of them. We sang it during all school masses during the week. I don’t think there’s a better sound than a small grade school of less than 200 children singing…
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In a world full of people living mostly for themselves, serving others is a must now more than ever, here’s why… If I compile a list of people I admire in my life, there tends to be one common denominator. That is, they seem to be serving others almost constantly. These beautiful human beings have…
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This cover photo is a image of one of our little gals on the day of her baptism. My husband’s and my desire is to give our children a life of faith that’s strong, and my prayer is for all my children to become holy, and enter the life of sainthood. hu·mil·i·ty (h)yo͞oˈmilədē noun noun:…
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I’ve been humbled from the fear of God, recently. I’m looking at my life just a tad differently and this time I hope it lasts. When major events happen in my life that shake me, I consider how I should be doing a better job at living my everyday. It usually takes about a month,…
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