"The wife is the sun of the family. But what happens when the family is deprived of that sun? When the wife, continuously, even in the most intimate circumstances, does not hesitate to make known what great sacrifices she makes for married life. What happens to her lovable sweetness when, because of an excessively severe upbringing, unbridled irritability, and an angry coldness of countenance and speech, suffocate in the children the hope of finding happiness and joyful solace in their mother? What happens when she sadly does not else but disturb and embitter the loyal unity of the family circle with sharp tones, complaints and reprovals. Both spouses thus go to seek elsewhere the peace, rest, and pleasure denied them in their own home. You see, O wives, to what an extent you are responsible for the harmony and happiness of the home."

- Pope Pius XII

Questions to Ponder:

When was the last time I said "I love you" to my parents?

Is there something that my parents have said or done that I refuse to forgive?

What is one small way I can bring greater peace to my relationship with my parents?

“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.” - St. Catherine of Siena

Questions to Ponder:

What does God want me to focus on today?

Am I looking for an easy way out for things in my life I just need to commit to doing?

How can I rearrange things in my life to help me to be more present in the moment?

"This is the business of our life: by effort and by toil, by prayer and supplication, to advance in the grace of God, till we come to that height of perfection in which with clean hearts we may behold God." - St. Augustine

Questions to ponder:

Am I truly prioritizing my vocation as wife and mother above all things?

How can I use my gifts and talents to bring greater joy and beauty to my vocation?

What things in my life do I need to cut down or completely remove in order to make more room for the Lord and my family?