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The Glory and Grief of Motherhood: A Catholic Art Reflection
Through Bouguereau’s Pietà, one mother reflects on Mary, suffering and the staggering beauty woven into love itself during the month of mothers and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pietà by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, c. 1876. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) “What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this: to be a mother?” Venerable Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty As a mother, I can only answer, “nothing.” And while there are myriad paintings I could have chosen to hono

Elizabeth Zelasko
May 224 min read


The Beauty of Spiritual Motherhood: A Tribute to My Aunt and Godmother, Cora Cain
(Photo provided) This column is late. And we are taking another break from our Theology of the Body series, to which we will return next...

Mary Beth Bonacci
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Jesus Met Me in the Operating Room: One Mother’s Return to the Heart of the Catholic Faith
After a life-threatening pregnancy, this mom said yes to Jesus — fully and forever. (Photo provided) By Kelly Clark I was raised...

Guest Contributor
Aug 24, 20253 min read


How to Help New Moms this Mother's Day and Every Day
(Photo: Lightstock) Pressure. That’s the feeling many new moms experience in the months (and years) after having a baby. One day, you are...

Allison Auth
May 9, 20254 min read


How to live well: A mother's reflection on vocation
Our vocation enables us to encounter and embody Christ's love

Brianna Heldt
Aug 22, 20244 min read
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