Jesus calmed the storm of the sea. He can calm the storms in your marriage. Storms can be scary! We know the Gospel story where, “He got into a boat and His disciples followed Him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by...
Love Does Not Envy
“Love is patient, love is kind; it does not envy.” 1 Corinthians 13:4. The Modern Catholic Dictionary gives a comprehensive definition of envy. It defines it as, “sadness or discontent at the excellence, good fortune, or success of another.” But even beyond that, envy...
Forgiveness of Injuries through Kindness
“It (kindness) is shown in affability of speech, generosity of conduct, and forgiveness of injuries sustained” ~ Modern Catholic Dictionary. Love is kind. We often imagine kindness to describe behaviors. When someone is helpful, we call them kind. If someone speaks...
Marriages Need Patience
Patience is a form of the moral virtue of fortitude: firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.” ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church. Love is patient. We’ve all heard that. But patience is a very high calling. We think of patience in waiting for...
Hag-Ridden by the Future
“But we want a man hag-ridden by the future. Haunted by visions of an imminent heaven or hell upon earth. Ready to break the Enemy’s commands in the Present. If by so doing we make him think he can attain the one or avert the other.” ~ The Screwtape Letters, pg. 77....
Love is Patient
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. Love is patient and kind are words from the...
Water and the Spirit
“Truly, truly, I say to you. Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” John 3:5. Water and the spirit bring forth baptism. I have now had the blessing of holding two infants during their baptisms. One was my daughter months...
Homeschooling: Cultivating Faith and Academic Excellence
Can Homeschooling Cultivate Faith and Academic Excellence? Homeschooling has emerged as a popular choice. Many families are seeking a more personalized approach to their children's learning. This can provide parents with the opportunity to integrate religious...
Catholic Motherhood
Catholic Motherhood: A Journey of Faith and Resilience I often find myself facing numerous challenges that test my faith, resilience, and commitment to my spiritual belief. From the daily demands to difficulties of nurturing my children, I navigate a path loaded with...
Growth Shocks: Struggling in New Phases
One of the things no one prepares for is the “growth shock” of marriage. Did you know flowers often lose their petals when they’re planted? Babies generally lose up to 10% of their birth weight. These things happen within the first weeks of new phases in life. When...