EWTN Family Prayer - For Mothers

Are You Truly a Christian Mother?

Painting by Mary Cassatt
I have belonged to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers for a few years now.

The following is taken from their Summer 2009 Newsletter. You can read it in its entirety here

"Give me truly Christian Mothers and I will renew the face of the earth."...Pope Pius IX.

What is a Truly Christian Mother?

- She is a mother who lives always in God's grace with no unrepentant grave sins on her soul.

- She would never have an abortion!

- She would not practice contraception.

- She would be dressed modestly, always suitable for the occasion and she would teach her children to do the same.

- In her home pornography would not avoided like the plague, as the ruination of the nation.

The truly Christian Mother will honor, love and respect her husband as the way to teach their children to relate to their parents and to one another.

Good manners and courtesy would be the words best to describe the Christian family in their home.

Genuine kindness is the goal of their life.

This is what the Lord means by charity; and charity begins at home.

A truly Christian Mother will teach her children to pray, and to pray with them...

Both Mother and Dad must go to Holy Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation.

Our Holy Father the Pope recommends confession once a month to keep that sensitivity to God and His expectations.

No one should dare to receive Holy Communion with mortal sins on their souls.

...conduct of the children that Jesus Christ would not approve of must be nipped in the bud: selfishness, anger, hatred, envy, gossip, liziness with diligent, reasonable and timely correction.

The family of a Truly Christian Mother must learn to take their meals together whenever possible....

Christian Mothers must take an interest in their children's education in religion as in secular studies...

Motherhood is indeed a full-time job.

- Copyrighted by Father Angelus Shaughnessy, Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.

For information on joining the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers, please email christianmothers@consolidated.net or call them at 412-683-2400.

Mark Your Calendars Catholic Moms

because Catholic Mom Donna-Marie's radio segment will air next Tuesday June 12th.

The following is from Donna-Marie's blog:

Hello Moms!

Mark your calenders. Next Tuesday, June 12th will be the launch of my radio segment for MOMS with Teresa Tomeo on the "Catholic Connection" show on Ave Maria Radio! I will be on at 9:10 Am until 9:30 AM EASTERN time. Our topic will be "Passing on the faith to our children." We will discuss tips for prayer and how to deal with stresses of bringing our young ones to Church and more. You are invited to call into the show. Listen in LIVE here and feel welcome to give us your advice about how you pass the faith on to your kids.

Please leave me a comment about a suggested topic for a future show. I will look forward to hearing from you! :)