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2019-06-07T14:21:11-08:00

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Last Two Weeks Recap

Last updated on: June 7, 2019 at 2:21 pm By JoAnna Wahlund

Yikes, I didn’t mean for so long to go by without posting on the blog! The last two weeks have been so crazy busy that I’ve mainly been sticking to Facebook and Instagram. Here’s a brief recap of what’s been going on: (1) Another school year is in the books! Yay! I thought those last few days of school were going to kill me, but thankfully I survived (and so did the kids). My oldest daughter graduated from eighth grade,... Read more

Life as a Catholic Working Mother

2019-05-20T10:27:47-08:00

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Book Trailers, OSV Webcast on May 22, and More!

Last updated on: May 20, 2019 at 10:27 am By JoAnna Wahlund

EIGHT DAYS! Only eight days until my book is released! Are you excited? I’m excited. I’m also tearing my hair out because it’s the last week of school here and my oldest daughter is graduating from junior high today (!) and my middle daughter has her First Holy Communion & Confirmation on June 1 (!!) and all of our activities are doing end-of-the-year parties and such and my dad is coming to visit next week AND I’m trying to plan... Read more

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The Catholic Working Mom's Guide to Life

2019-05-10T09:31:37-08:00

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In Honor of Mother’s Day: Cute Babies!

Last updated on: May 10, 2019 at 9:31 am By JoAnna Wahlund

It’s almost Mother’s Day, and what says “Mother’s Day” better than cute babies? I thought I’d share some of my cute babies with you (even though they aren’t babies anymore… *sob*) to celebrate the #ShoutYourMotherhood campaign (a counter to Planned Parenthood’s “Shout Your Abortion” one). Elanor This is my oldest, Elanor (although she prefers to be called Ellie). She was 2 days old when this picture was taken, and now she is 14. She is starting high school this fall... Read more

2019-08-17T20:25:46-08:00

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Fr. Ripperger Reduces Fathers to a Penis and a Paycheck

Last updated on: August 17, 2019 at 8:25 pm By JoAnna Wahlund

Fr. Chad Ripperger’s name is one that seems to be popping up frequently in Catholic circles these days. His YouTube videos are used to defend a number of claims, such as the alleged occult nature of the Harry Potter books — a claim I’ve previously debunked. More recently, he has claimed that working mothers are committing mortal sin by working outside the home unless they have sufficient and/or grave reasons to do so. Not surprisingly, I have several problems with this... Read more

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Life as a Catholic Working Mother

2019-04-25T13:22:21-08:00

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What To Do When You Can’t Find Catholic Godparents

Last updated on: April 25, 2019 at 1:22 pm By JoAnna Wahlund

Finding Catholic godparents for one’s children at their baptism seems to be a problem that’s becoming more and more frequent, judging from the number of posts I see about the issue in my Catholic Facebook groups. All too often, Catholic family members don’t fit the criteria specified for godparents/sponsors from the Catechism (emphasis mine): 1255 For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents’ help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm... Read more

2019-04-19T08:49:25-08:00

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Good Friday with Mother Teresa

Last updated on: April 19, 2019 at 8:49 am By JoAnna Wahlund

We know what happened to Mary, the mother full of tenderness and love who was never ashamed of proclaiming Jesus her son. Eventually everyone abandoned him. Mary stayed beside him. Mary was not ashamed by the fact that Jesus was scourged, that his face was spat upon, that he was treated as a leper, as one unwanted, despised, hated by all. Because he was Jesus, her son. And there surfaced the deep tenderness of her heart as a mother. […]... Read more

St. Teresa of Calcutta

2019-04-15T10:24:06-08:00

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Tips for Making a Good Confession

Last updated on: April 15, 2019 at 10:24 am By JoAnna Wahlund

Has it been a while since you’ve made use of the Sacrament of Penance (a.k.a. Confession or the Sacrament of Reconciliation)? If so, you are not alone; many Catholics struggle with going regularly or even annually. It’s difficult enough to acknowledge our failings to ourselves, let alone confess them to another person; it takes a lot of self-discipline and willpower to force yourself to do something you really don’t want to do, even when you know it’s good for you (see... Read more

2019-04-07T17:31:23-08:00

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Book Review: “Girl, Arise!” by Claire Swinarski

Last updated on: April 7, 2019 at 5:31 pm By JoAnna Wahlund

Please note: This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. I’m a fan of Claire Swinarksi’s “The Catholic Feminist” podcast, so I eagerly awaited my chance to read her book, “Girl, Arise!” It did not disappoint. Now that I’ve read it once, I want to go back and read it again, slowly, with a highlighter. Or maybe invest in the Kindle version so I have a version I can electronically search and digitally highlight. “Girl, Arise!”... Read more

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2019-04-01T15:32:14-08:00

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I Have a New Job!

Last updated on: April 1, 2019 at 3:32 pm By JoAnna Wahlund

I have exciting news to share today. I’m re-entering the workforce! Am I excited about my new career path? Very! It’s a brand-new venture for me. Although I’m starting out as a novice, I’m hoping to rise through the ranks quickly. This is a unique opportunity, for sure, and not many people are interested in it so there’s a lot of room for advancement. But it’s a job that combines three of my favorite pastimes — eating, animals, and eating... Read more

2019-03-29T15:30:17-08:00

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Netflix Show Review: “Workin’ Moms”

Last updated on: March 29, 2019 at 3:30 pm By JoAnna Wahlund

This is a guest post by Megan Harper, a member and moderator of the Catholic Working Mothers Facebook group. In my postpartum sleep-deprived haze, while breastfeeding my second child, I came across a show on Netflix called Workin’ Moms. I started watching immediately: I have only been a mom for two-and-a-half years, but I have been working full-time since five days after I graduated college, with breaks only for the occasional vacation and maternity leave. I was excited about the... Read more

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