Parenting: Nurturing Children in Faith Parenting is a lifelong process. In many households, the teachings of the Catholic Church play a significant role in shaping the upbringing of children. From infancy to adulthood, parents practice the ways of the Church into the...
“Do not forget that holiness consists not in extraordinary actions. But in performing your duties towards God, yourself, and others well” ~ St. Maximillian Kolbe. August 14th is the feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe. He was a Polish priest who died in 1941. When he was a...
The Role of Mothers: Parental roles in a family have differences. Though we know the roles of mothers and fathers intertwine to create a nurturing environment. We also know that this is where faith flourishes and family values are cherished. Mothers are often...
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...
“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...
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...
“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....
Marrying someone while thinking they’ll change doesn’t work—there’s no altar switch. There is no such thing as an "altar switch!" Ah, summer. No doubt all of us have a wedding on our calendar this season. Maybe your own, for some of you! Usually we go to weddings,...
“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...
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...