⁣In this video, I want to share with you three books that have helped me overcome negative thinking and become a happier, more joyful and optimistic catholic wife and mom. I know that sometimes it can be hard to stay positive when we face so many challenges and difficulties in our lives, such as scandals in the church or the stressors of family life as a mom. But I believe that God wants us to have a hopeful and grateful attitude, and that we can learn to change our mindset and habits with God's grace and guidance.

Two videos that helped to inspire this video and that I highly recommend watching are:

Fr Ripperger's video about the psychology of negative thinking:
https://youtu.be/RoEWGSa6bxE?si=UkmF6B_uMYQPc6eU

and

The two part Sister Talk Series about "What Mary Wants from You":

https://youtu.be/wAFN8av9RQU?si=jYxxWETUDT2HHApV
https://youtu.be/iZVUiTNCUn8?si=v5gDbno4SXgSoIFF

All three books are easy reads so don’t worry that they will be long and arduous, that’s the last thing you would need when you are feeling down or need a pick me upper! On the contrary, these are all short and uplifting books that will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged. Progress and baby steps is what really matters, so start by trying to play the glad game. ☺

I hope you enjoy this video and that you find it helpful. If you do, please don't forget to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more videos like this. Also, let me know in the comments what are some of your favorite books that have helped you improve your mindset and mood. Thank you so much for watching and God bless you.


0:00 Intro | Negative Thinking

2:08 Book #1

3:37 Book #2

4:54 Book #3

7:23 Glad Game

8:51 Summary | AMDG

Some of my favorite resources shown in this video:

Book #1: Uniformity with God's Will https://a.co/d/fvVhHFg

https://a.co/d/gWcP0TW

Book #2: Prison to Praise https://a.co/d/g5Jh8Kk

Book #3:

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B002VACJGK?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp

LibriVox: https://librivox.org/pollyanna....-dramatic-version-by

The Little Flower Prayer Journal: 30 Days with St. Therese Practicing Gratitude, Positive Thinking and the Presence of God:

https://a.co/d/c2d7oRW


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WHO I AM:

Hi! I’m a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of 6 children.

I have an MS degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Neuroscience and (before being a stay at home mom) I used to work in a research lab studying the reward system and the effects that cues have on our behavior. In my routine, I use a lot of habit stacking and sensory cues (visual reminder like statues, scented candles paired with prayer time, etc.) to keep my routines running smoothly, even if there are interruptions I try to make it flexible and adaptable.

I’ve discovered so many things from timeless, traditional Catholic books, and other amazing resources and I just want to share them with the world, so others can benefit from them, as I have and as I continue to strive to grow in virtue.

I strive to do all things for the greater glory of God!

⁣As a mom of 6 children, its not always easy to fall into a good morning prayer routine, but I hope this video gives you some helpful ideas of what you may want to incorporate into your morning or evening prayers. Join me in this Vlog / Day in the Life style video where I share with you my morning prayer routine (on an ideal day!).

A few extras included in this video are a trip to the zoo, laundry and our favorite virtue videos.

Let me know if you have any helpful resources that you like to use during your morning prayer routine.


0:00 Saintly Inspiration
0:26 Morning Offering
1:16 Spiritual Reading
1:40 Benedictus (Daily readings/meditation)
2:37 Bible Reading/Concordance
3:53 Planner
5:48 Coffee Time
6:12 Fun at the Zoo
7:29 Virtues Videos/Laundry
7:44 Conclusion


Some of my favorite resources shown in this video:

Benedictus: https://praybenedictus.com

Blessed is She (Dream Time Scent) Candle: https://blessedisshe.net/products/saintly-scents

Blessed is She 2024 Planner: https://blessedisshe.net/products/catholic-liturgical-planner?_pos=1&_sid=53a6e6afb&_ss=r&variant=44940009472296

Blessed is She Catholic Bible: https://blessedisshe.net/products/blessed-is-she-bible?_pos=1&_sid=2471d3b0b&_ss=r

Cultivating the Virtues Videos: https://openlightmedia.com/cou....rses/cultivating-vir

St Therese of Lisieux Family Icon: https://www.catholiccompany.co....m/st-therese-lisieux

St. Anne Statue:
https://www.catholiccompany.co....m/st-anne-figure-i32

Kneeler: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Vi....goro-15-80-in-x-10-5

Owlet Baby Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/Owlet-D....ream-Sock-Indicators

Comfy/Modest nightgown: https://www.landsend.com/produ....cts/womens-plus-size

Those are not affiliate links, just here for your convenience. 💕


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WHO I AM:

Hi! I’m a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of 6 children.

I’ve discovered so many things from timeless, traditional Catholic books, and other amazing resources and I just want to share them with the world, so others can benefit from them, as I have and as I continue to strive to grow in virtue.

I strive to do all things for the greater glory of God.

⁣⁣Did you know that there are actually four really easy ways to gain a plenary indulgence?
Did you know that you can earn a plenary indulgence as often as every single day?
Do you want to learn how to obtain a full remission of temporal punishment for sin?

One of the most charitable acts that we can do for the souls in purgatory is to obtain a plenary indulgence for them. The Church allows us to apply a plenary indulgence to ourselves or to a soul in purgatory. In this video, I will show you four simple ways to earn a plenary indulgence!

Even if you are a busy mom with young children, have a full time job, or a recent convert to Catholicism, these four easy ways make it possible for any baptized Catholic, in a state of grace to earn one. You can even involve your whole family and make it a fun and rewarding activity!

My family had a lot of fun filming this video and we hope you enjoy watching it! Don't miss the surprise at the end! 😊

In this video, you will find out:

- What is a plenary indulgence and why is it important?
- What is a partial indulgence and how does it differ from a plenary indulgence?
- What are the four easy ways to earn a plenary indulgence every day?
- What are the general conditions that you need to fulfill to receive a plenary indulgence?

If you want to learn more about indulgences, check out these videos that I found very helpful and informative!

https://youtu.be/GaRNYH5t_Xc

https://youtu.be/mfnN5ukd8i0

https://youtu.be/dh-_8VH7Gbs

https://youtu.be/WbRLUgfS9Vw

https://youtu.be/xwf9re9XAtc

https://youtu.be/HpdUZ3kWjM8

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WHO I AM:

Hi! I’m a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of 6 children.

I’ve discovered so many things from timeless, traditional Catholic books, and other amazing resources and I just want to share them with the world, so others can benefit from them, as I have and as I continue to strive to grow in virtue.

I strive to do all things for the greater glory of God.

⁣Join me as we read together (about a rule of life) from a book published in 1913, called Counsels of Perfection for Christian Mothers!

⁣Pray one decade of the rosary in Latin with me!

If you are new to praying the Rosary prayers in Latin (Pater Noster, Ave Maria, and Gloria Patri) pray along with me and practice! I learned little-by-little simply by praying along and practicing these prayers every day with my husband and children. My husband led the prayers and we read along and practiced the pronunciation! My hope with this video is to help you in a similar way.


⁣⁣Fr. Ripperger says: "If you want to be holy, pray in Latin."


- Latin is the official language of the Church. It has been used by the Church for centuries, and it expresses the faith and doctrine of the Church in a precise and unambiguous way. Latin is also a sacred language, set apart for the worship of God and the communication of His mysteries. Praying in Latin connects us with the tradition and continuity of the Church, and with the saints and martyrs who prayed in Latin before us.

- Latin is a universal language. It transcends the boundaries of time, and unites Catholics from different countries and cultures. Praying in Latin allows us to pray with one voice and one heart with our fellow Catholics around the world, and to participate more fully in the communion of saints. Latin also helps us to avoid the confusion and division that can arise from different translations and interpretations of the prayers in different languages.


- Latin is a powerful language. It has a spiritual force and authority that can resist and repel the attacks of the enemy. Fr. Ripperger explains that demons hate Latin, because it reminds them of their defeat by Christ and His Church. He also says that Latin prayers are more efficacious than vernacular prayers, because they have been approved and blessed by the Church for centuries, and because they have more merit and grace attached to them.


So how can we start praying in Latin? Fr. Ripperger suggests that we begin by learning some basic prayers, such as the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Glory Be, and the Creed. We can also learn some common responses and acclamations that are used in the Mass, such as "Amen", "Et cum spiritu tuo", "Dominus vobiscum", "Gloria Patri", etc. We can then gradually progress to more complex prayers, such as the Rosary, the Divine Office, or even the Mass itself.

⁣Thanks for watching! God bless!

⁣Hi! I’m a Catholic wife and homeschooling mom of six children.


In this video, I will summarize Father Ripperger's advice for a rule of life, which is a set of guidelines and practices that help us grow in holiness and virtue. A rule of life is based on our state in life, our duties, and our personal needs. It helps us to form good habits, avoid sin, and foster a deeper relationship with God.


According to Father Ripperger, a rule of life is a specific schedule that we follow every day, which includes our prayers, spiritual reading, mental prayer, etc.


Some examples of what a rule of life might include are:

- A daily prayer routine that consists of a morning offering, Angelus, Rosary, evening prayers, examination of conscience, etc.

- Daily spiritual reading that nourishes our mind and heart with the truths of the faith.

- Daily mental prayer that helps us grow closer to God.

- A daily schedule that fulfills our duties and obligations in a diligent and cheerful manner.


These are just some suggestions for creating a rule of life. Each person's rule of life will be different according to their circumstances. The important thing is to have one and follow it with love and devotion.



TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:22 1) Prayer Regimen/Schedule
1:44 1a) Morning Offering
2:26 1b) Mental Prayer
3:25 1c) Daily Rosary
4:33 1d,e) Examination of Conscience/Night Prayers
5:36 2) Fulfill Your Duties (for your State in Life)
8:06 3) Spiritual Reading
10:05 4) Spiritual Goals
13:02 5) Set Time for Wake-up and Bedtime
14:35 Christian Perfection
15:20 30 Day Prayer Protocol
17:29 First Friday Promise

WATCH NEXT:

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PRAY THE MORNING OFFERING WITH ME: https://youtu.be/pg65QKvXTRA

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY YOUR PREDOMINANT FAULT: https://youtu.be/JLkt0plgAEQ

HOW I TEACH MY CHILDREN THE VIRTUES: https://youtu.be/fowvqZnBFBY

CHILDREN'S VIRTUES CURRICULUM: https://youtu.be/-vhtz66MAlk

FR. RIPPERGER VIRTUE LIST, PLUS ONE FOR CHILDREN: https://youtu.be/Ur1oHVM1gGc

PRAY A DECADE OF THE ROSARY WITH ME IN LATIN: https://youtu.be/sacqxD2KYMo

NEW TO THE ROSARY? HOW TO USE THE MARY APP: https://youtu.be/H6WUh3LjQgg

LOOK INSIDE 7 SCRIPTURAL ROSARY BOOKS: https://youtu.be/A3FJQnHangc

LEARN ABOUT THE FR. RIPPERGER VIRTUES VIDEO SERIES: https://youtu.be/9lGzhVkIxkc

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📚 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

A MOTHERS RULE OF LIFE: https://a.co/d/38OsmjK
COUNSELS OF PERFECTION FOR CHRISTIAN MOTHERS: https://a.co/d/76nMBoz
COUNSELS OF PERFECTION FOR CHRISTIAN FATHERS: https://a.co/d/2H2uCo6
THE IMITATION OF CHRIST: https://a.co/d/5mw3mGA
HUMILITY OF HEART: https://a.co/d/1WCskwy
MY PRAYER-BOOK: https://a.co/d/iucvvIe

AUDIOBOOKS:

A MOTHERS RULE OF LIFE: https://a.co/d/iomJgkm
HUMILITY OF HEART: https://a.co/d/cPkF970

RESOURCES I MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Father Ripperger's 30 day Prayer Protocol (Liber Christo): https://jesseromero.com/sites/....jesseromero/files/up

https://www.liberchristo.org/videos/

NINE FIRST FRIDAYS DEVOTION PROMISES:
https://www.ewtn.com/catholici....sm/library/first-fri

FORMED (CATHOLIC SUBSCIPTION FOR MOVIES, BOOKS & AUDIODRAMAS)
https://formed.org

AUDIBLE (AUDIOBOOKS):
https://www.audible.com


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WHO I AM:

Hi! I’m a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of 6 children.

I’ve discovered so many things from timeless, traditional Catholic books, and other amazing resources and I just want to share them with the world, so others can benefit from them, as I have and as I continue to strive to grow in virtue.

I strive to do all things for the greater glory of God.

#catholicmom #catholicwife

⁣In this video I will share with you the resources that changed my life and my marriage. These resources will teach how how to speak the same love language, understand each others temperament and personality types better, and realize the importance of showing love and respect to one another in marriage. These concepts really can help improve communication.

For couples that are really struggling, I suggest one final resource that I've seen save many marriages.

I threw in a few bloopers at the end of the video to end things on a lighthearted note.


🎬 BEST CATHOLIC RESOURCES on the FOUR TEMPERAMENTS (includes Sensus Fidelium & book by Fr Ripperger)
https://youtu.be/KDF1JtpUo64

📝 https://www.prayerandproductiv....ity.com/post/chart-f

🙏🏻 Link for Retrouvaille (Catholic Marriage Retreat for Struggling Couples)
https://helpourmarriage.org


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📚 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

The Five Love Languages

The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse

Love and Respect


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WHO I AM:

Hi! I’m a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of 6 children.

I’ve discovered so many things from timeless, traditional Catholic books, and other amazing resources and I just want to share them with the world, so others can benefit from them, as I have and as I continue to strive to grow in virtue.

Having an academic background in psychology, neurobiology, behavioral neuroscience and academic research. I also love to learn and try new ways of applying self-help and productivity hacks to my daily life, but always through a faith-based lens and with a Catholic twist!

Ultimately, I strive to do all things for the greater glory of God.

#tradwife #catholicmom #catholicwife #marriedlife

⁣Take a look inside and see some of our traditional Catholic family’s favorite scriptural Rosary books!


00:00 Intro
00:40 Option #1
01:52 ⁣Option #2
03:38 ⁣Option #3
04:11 ⁣Option #4
04:53 ⁣Option #5
05:47 ⁣Option #6
06:46 ⁣Option #7
08:05 Recap/Summary
09:05 Do you know of any other great Scriptural Rosary books?

Please share your thoughts or any questions in the comments!

God bless you!

⁣Looking for the best catholic resources on the four temperaments?…(sanguine, melancholic, phlegmatic and choleric)

I will show you some of the best resources for learning more about the subject, including specific videos from Sensus Fidelium, and a book by Fr Ripperger are among those recommended in this video.

These resources can help you become a better parent, spouse and, most importantly, they can help you discern your predominant fault, major vices, as well as discover the complementary virtues that can help you overcome them!

This video is made by a traditional Catholic homeschooling mom of 6 children.

Below is the link to the Sensus Fidelium video about the 4 Temperaments that is mentioned in the video:

https://youtu.be/6NNzNlKFm2k

If you know of any more good catholic resources on the four temperaments (or for overcoming one’s predominant fault), please share them in the comments below!

Thanks for watching!

⁣📕 In this video I will share with you several of my favorite TLM (Traditional Latin Mass) Missals, in particular, my top pick for moms with babies and toddlers. I will also give you a look inside these my Baronius Press Missal, Angelus Press Missal, Benedictus and NEW FIND by Biretta Books!

As a brief background, I am a mom of 6 and have been attending the Traditional Latin Mass for several years.

Table of Contents:

0:00 Introduction
0:40 Baronius Press Missal
1:52 Angelus Press Missal
2:24 Biretta Books Missal
4:44 Benedictus
5:50 Outro (please like and subscribe)

I hope you find this content helpful!

🔗 Here is a link where you can find the Missal (Latim Mass Companion) by Biretta Books:

https://www.birettabooks.com/l....atin-mass-companion.

⁣Do you ever feel lost or confused during the Traditional Latin Mass? Or Maybe a friend or loved one feels discouraged because they keep losing their place when following along in the Missal and don’t feel confident about when to sit, stand or kneel. Also switching back and forth between the High and Low Mass can lead to some confusion, for adults and children alike.

In this video, I will share with you 3 helpful resources for following along and participating in the Mass, with much more clarity, less confusion and a greater appreciation for each part of the Mass.

Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing! 💕

Baronius Press Guide for when to Sit, Stand and Kneel:

https://www.baronius.com/media..../sample_pages/daily-

“Treasure and Tradition” book:

https://www.staugustineacademy....press.com/treasure-a

Biretta Books “Latin Mass Companion”- a new, easy to follow missal

https://www.birettabooks.com/l....atin-mass-companion.

⁣This is the Morning Offering for those enrolled and who wear the Brown Scapular. A beautiful way to start your day.

The prayer can be found at the following website: https://www.sistersofcarmel.co....m/brown-scapular-inf

I buy my scapulars from the Sisters of Carmel. The scapulars include a prayer pamphlet with this Carmelite Morning Offering Prayer.

Did you know you also get a 500 day indulgence for every time you kiss your scapular? ☺

⁣In this video, I go over several great resources that can help you identify, and overcome your predominant fault. After several years of listening to Sensus Fidelium and Fr. Ripperger, I’m excited to share some of my favorite YouTube talks, books and other resources I’ve found and that I think can help others. Find them mentioned on the video and listed below.

Handbook of Spiritual Perfection:

https://sophiainstitute.com/pr....oduct/the-handbook-o

Chart for the Four Temperaments and the Predominant Faults:


https://www.prayerandproductiv....ity.com/post/chart-f

Fr. Ripperger Virtue List:

http://www.sensustraditionis.org/Virtues.pdf

Sensus Fidelium Talks (on the four temperaments and how they relate to the predominant fault):

https://youtu.be/6NNzNlKFm2k

https://youtu.be/5oVaDwibr9M

https://youtu.be/dBoX_C7qSUs

🙏🏻EXAMPLE OF FORMAL PRAYER FOR NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF SEVEN SORROWS:

https://maryssecretary.com/202....1/07/07/our-lady-of-

Most Sorrowful Heart of Mary, over the course of the next nine-days, I consecrate to Thee my novena made in honor of Your Seven Sorrows. Through the sword that pierced Thine own Heart, please reveal my greatest defect and hidden mystery of (list your own question- area in your life etc.). I also lay before Your Immaculate Heart the following request (insert). I am confident in Your love for me as your child and simply wish to live a perfect life, pleasing to Your Divine Son. I thank Thee in advance for all the graces You are and will bestow on me; and I pray for the particular grace, when this novena ends, to have an eternal devotion to Your Sorrows and invoke Thee in times of joy, as well as sorrow, all the days of my life. When the day and hour comes, for the veil to be lifted, when I see Thee face to Face, I only ask that Thou be the One to present me to Christ the King, when I depart this vale of tears, in great hopes of finally entering eternal life. Amen. (prayed once or several times a day throughout novena- or you can write your own, this is just an example of “formal” prayer).”


Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange:

“The predominant fault is the defect in us that tends to prevail over the others, and thereby over our manner of feeling, judging, sympathizing, willing, and acting. It is a defect that has in each of us an intimate relation to our individual temperament. There are temperaments inclined to effeminacy, indolence, sloth, gluttony, and sensuality. Others are inclined especially to anger and pride. We do not all climb the same slope toward the summit of perfection: those who are effeminate by temperament must by prayer, grace, and virtue become strong; and those who are naturally strong, to the point of easily becoming severe, must, by working at themselves and by grace, become gentle.

Before this progressive transformation of our temperament, the predominant defect in the soul often makes itself felt. It is our domestic enemy, dwelling in our interior; for, if it develops, it may succeed in completely ruining the work of grace or the interior life. At times it is like a crack in a wall that seems to be solid but is not so; like a crevice, imperceptible at times but deep, in the beautiful facade of a building, which a vigorous jolt may shake to the foundations. For example, an antipathy, an instinctive aversion to someone, may, if it is not watched over and corrected by right reason, the spirit of faith, and charity, produce disasters in the soul and lead it to grave injustice. By yielding to such an antipathy, it does itself far more harm than it does its neighbor, for it is much more harmful to commit injustice than to be the object of it.

The predominant fault is so much the more dangerous as it often compromises our principal good point, which is a happy inclination of our nature that ought to develop and to be increased by grace. For example, a man is naturally inclined to gentleness; but if by reason of his predominant fault, which may be effeminacy, his gentleness degenerates into weakness, into excessive indulgence, he may even reach the complete loss of energy. Another, on the contrary, is naturally inclined to fortitude, but if he gives free rein to his irascible temperament, fortitude in him degenerates into unreasonable violence, the cause of every type of disorder.

In every man there is a mixture of good and bad inclinations; there is a predominant fault and also a natural quality.”

⁣Looking for good, wholesome Catholic books for your children? In this video I will share with you 4 book lists that I personally use to find books that my children will enjoy.

As a mother of six children that love to read, I want to share the resources that other moms have shared with me over the years, during my homeschooling journey.

At the end of this video I also share two lesser know book publishers that publish some really amazing Catholic books.

Thanks for watching!

⁣CATHOLIC VIRTUES Homeschool Curriculum for CHILDREN (Videos make it so fun and easy!)

🙏🏻The BEST WAY to teach CATHOLIC VIRTUES to Children! (Easy, Homeschool Curriculum with no prep)💖

This video is made by a homeschooling Catholic Mom and provides a brief review of the Catholic virtues curriculum and online video series called, Cultivating the Virtues, made by the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Eucharist. It also includes a brief introduction and review of the supplemental Starter Kit.

Below is the link to access the Cultivating the Virtues video series and to access the free sample videos shown in this review.

https://openlightmedia.com/cou....rses/cultivating-vir