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*Originally published at CatholicMom.com
Just in time for the feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Jennifer Thomas shares her thoughts on a new children’s book about the Martin family .
 
      
      Changing Routines Through the Seasons of Life
*Originally published at CatholicMom.com
In this article, I share insight into how our family’s routines have changed over time and how I sprinkle elements of our Catholic faith into my current season of life.
 
      
      Book Review: God’s Little Flowers
*Originally published at CatholicMom.com
Jennifer Thomas shares how Lindsay Schlegel’s book reminds readers of the ways in which our individual uniqueness creates beauty in God’s garden.
 
      
      Holy Women’s History Month: St. Dymphna
*Originally published at Catholicmom.com as part of Holy Women’s History Month.
 
      
       
      
       
      
       
      
       
      
      A Change of Plans
After a few weeks when nothing seemed to go according to my plans, I recount the ways I am learning to surrender to God’s plan.
 
      
      Meditating with Mary
I share how the way I pray the Rosary has changed over time, and recall the first time I prayed the Seven Sorrows of Mary.
 
      
      Doing For vs. Being With
I consider how my tendency to say "yes" to some good things outside the home has meant unexpected sacrifice for my family.
 
      
      Faith in the Face of Fear
Reflecting on a scary event last summer, I was reminded to rely on faith.
 
      
       
      
       
      
      When God Brings You Full Circle
I observe how God had a hand in the timing of important milestones in my mother-daughter relationship.
Humility: My Word of the Year 2023
I conclude my series on how I came to realize my word of the year for 2023.
Continuing to Discern a Word of the Year
I continue to share my journey with a word of the year and the impact on my faith.

