I don’t know why, but I was surprised to find in researching for my latest article in the National Catholic Register that stay-at-home mothers are quite a minority in our culture. Minority or not, I am thankful to God and to my husband for the opportunity to number myself among them. I’m now in my sixth month of professional stay-at-home motherhood and I can undoubtedly see the benefits it brings to my family…including and especially me! Here’s a link to the feature story, “Choosing Full-Time Motherhood.” The stories of other mothers (working mothers included) and the sacrifices they make for their children never cease to amaze and inspire me. As the Jewish proverb goes, “God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers.” Thank you, Jesus, for giving me this supreme and challenging mission to bring a little (and hopefully, as I grow in virtue, a lot of) godliness to my family every single day.
On the Rise in Stay-at-Home Motherhood
About the Author
Katie Warner is an energetic wife and mom, as well as a Catholic author and speaker. She loves sharing simple strategies for a more intentional faith. Katie is an avid learner of all things intentional living and Catholic family life, and she is passionate about helping others tackle issues of faith, family, and spiritual growth with the best tips and resources.
She is the author of Head & Heart: Becoming Spiritual Leaders for Your Family, a correspondent for the National Catholic Register, and the part-time Manager of Communication & Evangelization for Catholics Come Home. Katie holds a graduate degree in Catholic Theology. Though she writes in her spare time, you’re more likely to find her reading aloud to her kids, fighting perfectionist tendencies, drinking smoothies, standing amused as she watches her husband fix things, and holding at least one child in her arms.