It is easy to get discouraged and think that those of us concerned about moral decline in our society can have very little positive influence. Something as simple as posting a story on Facebook can result in an all-out viral assault, making us want to
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 What a perfect Scripture verse to contemplate as we move toward Mother’s Day
There is a story about my patron and favorite saint, the great female doctor of the Church, Teresa of Avila, and it’s centered on her encouraging her fellow Carmelites after they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The story goes that as the sisters would come
So far this year alone, my husband and I have conducted at least four marriage enrichment conferences. We share our own journey back to each other and the Church, and do our best to encourage couples to work hard at putting God at the center
It’s not exactly headline material that porn addiction continues be epidemic in our country and around the globe. The pornography industry earns about 100 billion dollars annually worldwide, with some 13 billion of that coming from the United States. Ask any Catholic priest and he
When does Lent start? March 1st! Are you ready? Well, ready or not, Lent is literally right around the corner. It’s hard to believe as many of us, myself included, are still trying to pack away those Christmas decorations. However, since Ash Wednesday will be
There is still time to nurture your faith this Advent! If you missed my webinar last week on Making the Most Out of Advent, you can still watch it. It is now on YouTube. This webinar will help you bring the true spirit of the
A few years ago, I was busy shopping for Christmas gifts and overheard the woman in front of me at the counter say something so sad. She grumbled to the store clerk as she was handing over her credit card, “I can’t wait until Christmas
Before each presentation I’ve delivered in recent months focusing on media bias and the election I always begin with a simple question. The question is preceded by a call for a show of hands. “How many of you would agree, despite whether your politics lean
We have compiled a list of resources for the Catholic voter to be educated on the issues this election season, and to be able to make voting decisions calmly and rationally, with an informed conscience. It is important that you vote this election season. Don’t
