mothers

Dr. Martha Shares How Motherhood Has Changed Over the Last 50+ Years

Motherhood doesn’t stay the same. It evolves—quietly, constantly—shaped by time, culture, expectations, and the women living through it. What one generation accepts as normal, the next may question, reshape, or completely redefine. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas reflects on four generations of motherhood in her own family, offering a deeply personal look at how those roles shift over time—and what remains at the core. At the heart of it is something … Read more

What Did Your Mother Teach You About Your Body?

Some lessons don’t come from formal conversations. They come from comments. Reactions. The way someone looks at you. The way they correct you. The things they never explain—but you somehow carry anyway. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas digs into one of the most lasting—and complicated—topics passed from mother to daughter: modesty, appearance, and the quiet weight of shame. However it showed up, it likely stayed with you longer than anyone expected. … Read more

Remember Holidays with Your Mother?

Remember Holidays with Your Mother? Holidays have a way of sticking with us. Not the perfect ones—the real ones. The traditions. The rules. The things we were told mattered… and the things that quietly changed over time. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas reflects on what holidays looked like growing up, especially through the lens of faith, family, and expectation. And if you grew up in a household where religion shaped the … Read more

A Mother’s Day Gift Wrapped in Memory, Faith, and Truth

Mother’s Day is approaching, and while flowers fade and chocolates disappear, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that linger. The ones that spark memories, start conversations, and bring a deeper understanding of the women who raised us. For mothers and grandmothers who grew up Catholic in the 60s and 70s, Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers by Dr. Martha Lucas is more than a book—it’s a return to a world they know by heart. A … Read more

A Name, A Promise, and a Mother’s Love

Mother’s Day is often about the visible things—flowers, cards, brunch reservations—but the real story of motherhood lives in the quieter, more powerful moments. The ones filled with fear, hope, sacrifice, and decisions made in the middle of uncertainty. Dr. Martha Lucas has one of those stories. She was named after Saint Martha—the patron saint of housewives, servants, and cooks. A woman known for her devotion to the practical, the everyday, the work that keeps life … Read more

Dr. Martha Shares the Challenges of Being a Single, College Student, Working Mom Ready to Date

Being a single working mom attending college is hard enough. Find out what happened to Dr. Martha when she was also ready to date. Twenty somethings date. So I did. In my mind, I can’t apologize or punish myself enough for not being at home with my children every minute that I wasn’t at work or in school. Did you say Catholic guilt? Oh, I’m an expert at that. I was guilty then and I’m … Read more

An Interview with Dr. Martha Lucas, Author of the Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers Memoir

Dr. Martha Lucas holds a Ph.D. in Research Psychology as well as a degree in Chinese Medicine. She has more than 20 years of teaching and speaking experience. While Lucas loves practicing Chinese medicine and writing, her absolute favorite role in life is that of grandmother. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Lucas candidly recounts memories of her Catholic daughter’s childhood. The book beginning with her parents choosing which saint to name her after … Read more

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