Catholic Review of: Holiness for Housewives

Yay! Because seriously, I live there... over the sink that is! And I think all the time that if I could just be in Church praying before the cross or before the Eucharist, THEN I could really be holy. But alas, I am not before the Eucharist nearly as much as I would like.... so the question is how do I become as holy as God intends me to be within the constraints of the kitchen!!

"This is the first lesson for the Christian wife and mother today; to let go of what might have been- and under other circumstances might now be- a recollected self, and take on, with both hands, the plan of God. Indeed, it is the lesson for every Christian in every age: it is the gospel principle of dying on one plane on order to lie on another." p. 15

For me, this means I needed to let go of my time at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Sounds strange, I know, but let me explain. Franciscan provided me the amazing opportunity to attend daily Mass, sit before the Eucharist almost daily, pray the rosary with some of my best friends and be an active member in the community. For a long time I equated holiness with being able to continue these tasks. Holiness for Housewives really made me look at my present situation and determine how to achieve holiness when changing diapers, vacuuming and paying bills. Although there is nothing more beautiful than Mass, Adoration and prayers to Our Lady, this book is helping me to be realistic on my path to holiness.

"The first necessity is to find in your soul a respect for your vocation". p. 19

Yay! Respect for my vocation! Society may not respect it.... some of my family members may not respect it.... but I am called to find peace and respect in my vocation as a housewife..... then and only then can I move forward both emotionally and spiritually. 

You can purchase this book here.