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11 U.S. Catholic essays by moms

On Mother’s Day, read wisdom from some of the moms who have written for ‘U.S. Catholic.’
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“God’s Providence is in all things, it’s always present.” —Saint Gianna Beretta Molla


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Anything but passive, pregnancy deserves awe

BY AGNES R. HOWARD
Mary’s role was unique, but all expecting women collaborate with God.


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To find the holy in life, know ‘God is not remote from us’

BY TERESA CODA
Much of life—and parenthood in particular—is a religious experience.


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Feeling anxiety as a mom doesn’t mean failure—even Mary’s been there

BY JULIA ALDRICH
There’s no shame in the postpartum struggle of parenthood.


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Mary, a mom (kind of) like me

BY SUSAN SALAZ
To many mothers, Mary is a relevant role model.


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A mom learns about eucharistic love through breastfeeding

BY STEPHANIE CLARY
Breastfeeding brings new meaning to the words “my body, given for you.”


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For busy families, even small gestures can show great love

BY LISA RAATIKAINEN
Caring for our families is a microcosm of our spiritual work of caring for the world.


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3 ways to work for racial justice as a family

BY ANNEMARIE SCOBEY-POLACHECK
Look to your family, church, and school for opportunities to promote equality.


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Teach kids the complicated truth about American heroes

BY KATHLEEN BONNETTE
To learn how to truly confront the past, we must teach kids the unvarnished truth about American history.


8 things I’d like to teach my kids about God

BY KATHY COFFEY
The most important lessons children can learn about the one who made them.


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Blessed are those without a home.

BY GLORIA KEMPTON
“My son is so much more than the tent where he lives.”


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Mother without child: A Mother’s Day reflection

BY VINITA HAMPTON WRIGHT
All women share the gift of motherhood—whether they have children or not.


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