Raising Hearts Blog

5 Catholic Sacramentals for your family and home's powerful protection
What are Catholic sacramentals? They are specific religious artifacts that once blessed by a priest are means to invoke protection and receive graces from God, both spiritual and temporal graces. If used as part of a prayer, Catholic sacramentals can remit venial sins. What are the Catholic sacramentals? Examples of sacramentals include Rosaries, Miraculous medals, Crucifixes, Holy Water, scapulars, Holy Bible, and more. They should be blessed by a priest. According to Church teaching, there are different types of adoration or devotion. Latria is the love and adoration we offer to... Read more...
Why I don't teach Disney princesses to my daughter (or my son) [Warning: this is a rant]
Hey there! This conviction might sound surprising to a lot of people. Disney princesses, or Disney movies in general, have taken vast roots in our pop culture that it infiltrates even our own lives. So why I, an ordinary mum, would stray away from what is most loved by young kids and adults alike. Perhaps, I just can't let it go. That there is something wrong with the lessons and messages conveyed by their stories. It started as a hunch, somewhat a kick in the back, that through the years... Read more...
To homeschool or not to homeschool? The pandemic answers for you
It only seems yesterday when someone asked me, "Will you homeschool your kids? You look like the type who's into it." Now for some reasons, she thinks I'm the type who's into it but honestly I haven't taken yet a serious look into homeschooling during the time of question. My conviction then was I wanted my kids to attend normal school, experience the highs and lows of school life, and learn within the four walls of the edifice of education. That was my reply and my disposition during the time... Read more...
Saints who were mothers
Saints who were mothers
Happy feast day! Today is All Saints' day. If you were like me who thought that all saints belong to a religious order (i.e. priest, nun), it is good to... Read more...