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Colleen is wife to her wonderful husband and Mommy to three little boys. She spends her days sweeping Cheerios, reading stories, and building with Legos. She enjoys sharing her Catholic Faith with others, and trying her best to live out her vocation generously, graciously, fully. She loves the Traditional Mass. She also appreciates anything crafty or chocolatey, and is blessed to reside in the great state of Kansas, which actually is not all black-and-white – she has the red shoes to prove it.
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Will the Next Pope Be the Antichrist? The Last Pope? Is The End Near? and other burning questions

With the sudden resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, there has been a whirlwind of speculation about what is next for theRead more »

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It’s A New (Liturgical) Year! – How to Make a Resolution and Keep It

The days leading up to January 1st are filled with resolution-making for the new year ahead – eat healthier,Read more »

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How to Change the World (Without Becoming a Missionary to Africa)

18-year-old Katie went on a mission trip to Uganda to minister to the poor there. Five years later, she has made UgandaRead more »

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On Loneliness

We live in a world of busyness, a bustling world filled with constant music and TVs and talking and noise, a world whereRead more »

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I’m Tired of Changing Diapers. – Surrendering to the Duties of Motherhood

I have only been a mother for a little over 3 years, but by a rough calculation, I figured out that I have changed overRead more »

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The Story of a Stubborn Cow {And Why God Seeks to Win Our Hearts}

My parents were taking a trip out of town and needed someone to care for their animals for the 3 days they would be awayRead more »

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An Average Day in the Pew

I trudge down the steps, diaper bag slung over my shoulder and the baby in my arms. Four little feet clomp behind meRead more »

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Why You Don’t Have to Use NFP

{disclaimer: I realize that NFP is not always used to avoid pregnancy, but can also be used for medical awareness and toRead more »

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30 Things Every Mother Should Have and Should Know

The other day, a friend posted this article entitled “Turning 30: 30 Things Every Woman Should Have And Should KnowRead more »

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Can You BELIEVE She Did That!?

As Martina wrote in her post about rash judgment from a few weeks ago, often when we think about the 8th Commandment, weRead more »

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20 Children Is Not “Too Many.”

“Selfish, irresponsible, insane, stupid.” “I hope she dies.” “She should have been aborted.” “I hope herRead more »

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Christ Does Not Call Us To Be June Cleaver

On a perfect day, I would get up well before my family to get dressed and prepare a delicious hot breakfast. I wouldRead more »

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How Marriage Will Get Us To Heaven – or, Why I Change the Toilet Paper Roll

“What was the best day of your life?” It’s a common question that has become a bit of a cliche, used as an “Read more »

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