Raising Hearts Blog

Six Saints Who Trusted the Church, Even When Her Shepherds Erred
Six Saints Who Trusted the Church, Even When Her Shepherds Erred
A gentle look at the saints who bore the weight of a mistaken excommunication — and what their patience teaches us about trusting God even when His shepherds stumble. It... Read more...
Saint Frances of Rome: A Wife, a Mother, and a Mystic
Saint Frances of Rome: A Wife, a Mother, and a Mystic
On the noblewoman who begged door to door for the poor by day and beheld her guardian angel by night — and what her ordinary, unglamorous holiness still teaches Catholic... Read more...
The Traditional Latin Mass: History, Structure, and Why It's Still Offered Today
The Traditional Latin Mass: History, Structure, and Why It's Still Offered Today
If you're new to the TLM, here's the reassurance you need: you are not expected to understand spoken Latin. Nearly every hand missal in print today — Baronius Press, Angelus... Read more...
The Mother Who Watched Seven Sons Die Rather Than Betray the Law
The Mother Who Watched Seven Sons Die Rather Than Betray the Law
"What wouldst thou ask, or learn of us? we are ready to die rather than to transgress the laws of God, received from our fathers." 2 Machabees 7:2   Feast... Read more...
The 2026–2027 Planner Collection Has Arrived: Ecclesia Militans · The Barque of Peter
The 2026–2027 Planner Collection Has Arrived: Ecclesia Militans · The Barque of Peter
This academic year's theme: Ecclesia Militans — The Barque of Peter walks through the great moments of Catholic history: the battles fought, the councils convened, the apparitions and conversions that changed... Read more...
When the Liturgical Year Feels Like One More Thing: A Gentle Guide for the Overwhelmed Catholic Mom
When the Liturgical Year Feels Like One More Thing: A Gentle Guide for the Overwhelmed Catholic Mom
Longing to live the liturgical year but already carrying the mental load of motherhood? A gentle 7-step guide for the overwhelmed Catholic mom — grace over perfection. Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart at Home
How to Celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart at Home
A guide for traditional Catholic families who want to honor Our Lord in the domestic church Read more...
Pentecost and the Octave of Pentecost: Traditional Catholic Meaning, Prayers & How to Live These Sacred Days
Pentecost and the Octave of Pentecost: Traditional Catholic Meaning, Prayers & How to Live These Sacred Days
Learn the meaning of Pentecost and the Octave of Pentecost in the Traditional Catholic Church, including prayers, symbols, and simple ways Catholic families can celebrate at home. Read more...
The Return of Reverence: Timeless Bridesmaid Dresses for the Traditional Wedding
The Return of Reverence: Timeless Bridesmaid Dresses for the Traditional Wedding
In the ever-revolving door of wedding trends, we are witnessing a beautiful shift back to elegance, tradition, and reverence. For many brides planning religious ceremonies—particularly Catholic or traditional church weddings—finding... Read more...
is motherhood a path to sainthood catholic
Motherhood as a Path to Sainthood: The Hidden Holiness of Catholic Motherhood
The world rarely calls motherhood heroic. It calls it ordinary.It calls it repetitive.It calls it small. But the Church calls it a vocation. And every vocation is a path to... Read more...
Understanding Perimenopause, Energy Cycles, and the Beauty of a Woman’s Rhythm
Understanding Perimenopause, Energy Cycles, and the Beauty of a Woman’s Rhythm
A personal, faith-filled guide to perimenopause for moms. Learn hormone changes, energy cycles, and how to live in rhythm with your body. Read more...
Doom Scrolling for Moms: The Hidden Addiction Stealing Your Time and Peace
Doom Scrolling for Moms: The Hidden Addiction Stealing Your Time and Peace
Struggling with doom scrolling? Discover why moms are especially affected and how to break screen addiction with simple, faith-filled habits. Read more...