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Tips on How to Pray as a Catholic Mother by Ericka Soileau

By Ericka Soileau • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Ericka Soileau

soileau_erikaAs mothers, we live in the domestic church, we are the heart of our family, we are the light for our children, and our daily tasks are our apostolate for the Church. (more…)

Motherhood: A Life of Prayer and Sanctity by Ericka Soileau

By Ericka Soileau • Dec 26th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Ericka Soileau

soileau_erikaRecently, I have been meditating frequently about Our Lady’s life as the mother of God. I am touched and fascinated by the fact that her motherhood was so tightly bound up in prayer. (more…)

Maria Lactans, Pray For Us! by Ericka Soileau

By Ericka Soileau • Dec 12th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Ericka Soileau

soileau_erikaBreastfeeding is on the rise throughout our country and our world. Slowly, but surely, physicians are coming back around to this age-old practice, as are mothers. (more…)

Mutual Self-donation by Ericka Soileau

By Ericka Soileau • Nov 28th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Ericka Soileau

soileau_erikaIn the married vocation, we have a call to love in a unique and special way. Marriage is meant for “unveiling,” and it is right and just to reveal oneself to those whom one loves and trusts, particularly our spouses. (more…)

Christmas vs. Consumerism by Ericka Soileau

By Ericka Soileau • Nov 14th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Ericka Soileau

soileau_erikaWe are rapidly approaching what will be our first Christmas with children. My husband and I have been prayerfully discerning how to truly live this blessed holiday, begin family traditions that honor the true spirit of the feast (more…)