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Becky Roach
Becky Roach
Becky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.
Becky Roach's Articles:
Priests Get Real About Noisy Kids At Mass
If you're a parent and you've ever taken a child to Mass, you've been there. Just as the priest elevates the host, your toddler slips and bonks his head on the pew. You frantically try to comfort and silently smother the loud screams of your child at the same time....
You’ll Immediately Want To Find A Corpus Christi Procession After Watching This
Since 1264, the Feast of Corpus Christi is celebrated on the Thursday following the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Catholics across the world will commemorate this day with a Eucharistic procession through their city. If your parish doesn't do this,...
How To Pray A Patriotic Rosary
Have you ever prayed a Patriotic Rosary for the United States. Follow the guide in our video. How To Pray A Patriotic Rosary Prayers...
Video Of Fr. Michael’s Hospital Ordination & Photo Of His First Mass!
The Congregation of the Sons of Divine Providence in Poland are asking for your prayers for the newly ordained, Fr. Michael. Perhaps you've seen the now viral video and photos that show the ordination of Fr. Michael Los that took place in a hospital. Just over a month...
14 Of The Most Beautiful Catholic Churches In The World
Non-believers often challenge Catholics by asking them why so much money is spent on Church buildings instead of being given to people who are starving to death throughout the world. What many fail to realize is that throughout history, the Catholic Church has...
You’re Going To Want To Share This Song With Your Mom
JJ Heller, a popular Christian recording artist, has released a beautiful song as a tribute to her mom and you're going to want to share with your own mom this Mother's Day. Too often we don't realize what a gift our parents have been to us until we are living on our...
Incredible Piano Concert On A Frozen Lake Is An Act Of Prayer
As I was scrolling through Facebook this morning, this video grabbed my attention. Anything featuring the beauty of my home state of Michigan is clickbait for me. I just can't resist. Today's video is one that I'm so happy I clicked on. Within seconds, I could...
When You Say The Name Of Jesus Christ In Anger, My Heart Breaks
I pray that someday I'll be the type of person that can articulately, gracefully, and boldly respond when I hear someone near me speak the Lord's name in anger or frustration or as a curse word. Right now, I'm not there. I don't really know how to put into words...
15 Catholic Bible Verses You Can Easily Memorize
Do you have any Catholic Bible verses memorized? If we really believe in the power of the Word of God, we should make an effort to study it, understand it, and memorize it. It is a gift that we have been given to help us in our faith. It is very useful in...
5 Habits Of People Who Have A Good Prayer Life
Some of the most frequent questions we get at Catholic-Link are about prayer. Our readers want to know: How Do I Pray? When Should I Pray? What Can I Do To Improve My Prayer Life? We have a library of resources for you on prayer to help answer those questions,...
Everyone Can Do This For 40 Seconds A Day Over The Next 40 Days
"For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 At the beginning of Lent, we often make the mistake of trying...
The Inspiring Story Behind This Unique Catholic Etsy Shop
Every year I search for a unique way to help my children understand the season of Lent. Sometimes I find something and other years we just do what we've always done, but this year I'm really excited about what God led me to. I've felt called to teach my children the...
There’s Something Therapeutic About Watching The Restoration Of This Painting Of Mary
Watch and marvel as this artist meticulously restores a 150-year-old beautiful painting of Our Lady. Julian Baumgartner of the Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration in Chicago masterfully uses techniques that will allow this painting to be preserved for another 150 years....
“The Kids Are Alright” – Could There Really Be A Catholic Show On Network TV?
"The Kids Are Alright" is a new sitcom on ABC that is somewhat inspired by the childhood of writer and producer Tim Doyle. The show takes place in the 1970s and tells the story of the Clearys, an Irish-Catholic family with eight boys. Check out the official trailer...
64 Books Every Catholic School Library Should Have
Does your child's Catholic school have a Catholic library? You'd be surprised at what books you can find on the shelves of Catholic schools across the country. Talk to your school librarian to make sure that your school's books are carefully curated and selected....
“We Are the Pro-life Generation” – And Here’s How We’re Proving It!
You probably won't hear about it on the news, but hundreds of thousands of pro-life warriors will travel to Washington, D.C. on January 18th for the March for Life. People of all ages and backgrounds will unite to stand for life and promote the 2019 theme, "Unique...
The Vatican’s New Track Team: Nuns, Priests, And Swiss Guards
The Vatican announced on Thursday that there will be an official track team set to compete in international races for the Holy See. Currently, the sixty-member team includes nuns, priests, Swiss Guards, and other employees of the Vatican. In a Sports Illustrated...
Catholic Actor Is Building The World’s Largest Statue Of Jesus For Mexico
Eduardo Verastegui who you may recognize from films such as Bella (2006) and Little Boy (2015) is using his fame for good. He is currently in the process of creating the world's tallest statue of Jesus! Mexican architect Fernando Romero is the designer behind this...
How To Bless Your Home For The Feast Of The Epiphany
Traditionally, Catholics bless their home and those who live in their household on the Feast of the Epiphany each year. It's not difficult to do and we highly recommend you give it a try! Here's how. What You'll Need To Bless Your Home On The Epiphany Prayers - These...
7 Christmas Carols From Nuns, Seminarians, And A Priest To Get You In The Spirit
Need a Christmas playlist? We suggest these Christmas carols sung by nuns, seminarians, and a priest! Not only will they put you in the Christmas spirit, but you can also use it as a reminder to pray for vocations. Gabriel's Message...
5 Secrets Of Fundraising We Can Learn From The Saints
Catholic-Link's podcaster Alanna Burg had the pleasure of hosting Brice Sokolowski, founder of catholicfundraiser.net, for an exclusive interview back in August. After enjoying a successful career in technology consulting with Accenture and PriceWaterhouseCoopers in...
While At A National Shrine, Monica Potter Tells Reporter She Once Wanted To Be A Nun
Monica Potter, well-known actress and entrepreneur, was invited by a Cleveland news station to showcase her favorite locations around the city that she grew up in. Ms. Potter's first stop was Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine. The former cast member of...
An Entire RCIA Program Available FREE! So Many Uses For This Great Resource
I've often wished that I could take part in an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program so that I could learn more about the faith. Of course, I probably heard most of the things they discuss in my years spent in Catholic grade school, high school, and...
Do You Really Know What The “Serenity Prayer” Means?
The Skit Guys break down the meaning of the "Serenity Prayer" in this hilarious, yet insightful video. Chances are good that you've seen this prayer floating around the internet and have maybe even prayed it yourself. The prayer has become widely known because it is...
