Blessed with a Rose
Today, September 15, 2024, we are welcoming our sweet baby girl into the Catholic church. At two and a half weeks old, she is receiving...
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Leah Brix
Aug 254 min
You Have Heard about the Feminine Genius, but What About the Masculine Genius?
Sometimes when my husband Adam and I are out and about, we can be walking together, but our minds will be a million miles apart. I may...
Abby Thomas
Aug 173 min
Two Mamas in Heaven
I have officially reached the final days of this pregnancy. By the end of the month, I will have a newborn in my arms! I am so thankful...
Leah Brix
Jul 285 min
Embracing Femininity; a Woman's True Power
I remember wondering why God didn’t make me a boy when I was younger. Sure, I had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but that lasted until...
Leah Brix
Jul 136 min
Community Throughout the Years
I had a lovely phone call with a dear friend of mine this week. You are probably less than impressed that something like this is even...
Guest Blogger
Jul 73 min
Season to Invest in Community
A few months ago, I was chatting with a friend after Mass, and she said something that really resonated with me. We were discussing how...
Abby Thomas
Jun 292 min
Couch, Comfort, and Community
Comfort and community go hand-in-hand. When you are comfortable, you are more likely to be yourself and dive deeper into the community...
Guest Blogger
Jun 233 min
Building Community: The Power of Farm Women Coming Together
When you hear the word “Community” who are the people in your life that come to mind? Maybe it’s your cul-de-sac neighbors, or perhaps...
Guest Blogger
Jun 168 min
How to be a Tough Catholic Dad-An Interview with Leah and Abby's Father
As a fun way to celebrate Father's Day, we would like to introduce the man who raised us, Joe Molitor! We hope you enjoy getting to know...
Leah Brix
May 125 min
Mother, Queen of her Home
My “twins” are 4 and 6. Like many young girls, they LOVE princesses. Lucy, my hilarious dimple-cheeked 4-year-old told me that she is...
Leah Brix
Apr 73 min
Trouble with Candles
Several weeks ago, my three oldest sons had the privilege to serve for the Stations of the Cross. One carried the crucifix and the other...
Guest Blogger
Mar 246 min
Hope in The Darkness
March is a special month for me. It is the month my husband Nick and I welcomed our son Jack into the world. His time on earth was short,...
Leah Brix
Mar 174 min
Seeing the Unseen, Hearing the Unheard, and Touching the Untouchable. A Mom Reflects on Jesus Meeting the Leper in Luke's Gospel
I begin to tell them of this unbelievable man Who saw me when no one else saw me. Who heard me when no one else heard me and Who touched me
Abby Thomas
Mar 102 min
Jesus was Rejected Too
Jesus experienced public cruelty long before His walk to Calvary. During his passion, Jesus was betrayed, physically and emotionally...
Abby Thomas
Feb 253 min
Hosting Jesus
Cooking is hard. It is a skill that I have never been good with. I do it because my family has to eat, but the outcome could be better....
Leah Brix
Feb 183 min
Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels Lenten Series Part 1- Bishop Neary's Witness of Christ's Love
I could see the sweat dripping from the brow of the well-meaning priest. He was anxiously pacing through the throng of people, reminding...
Abby Thomas
Jan 283 min
Set Free
I am embarking on an impenetrable milestone in life. On January 29 it will be the fourteenth anniversary of my mother losing her life in...
Leah Brix
Dec 31, 20233 min
Was Christmas Special Enough?
Last night I was sitting in my favorite chair, staring at my Christmas tree. It’s chaotic, with the bottom branches half empty and the...