Catholic Family Life
Many of us have heard of the eight Beatitudes – but do we know what they really mean, and have we considered how to implement them into our daily lives? In the book of Matthew, Christ begins His Sermon on the Mount with these blessings: First Beatitude In the first Beatitude, the “poor in spirit”…
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While there are several different novenas to St. Therese, here is a shorter, more accessible version. Comment below with any answered prayers from this wonderful saint! O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little…
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Need a saint to assist in an impossible situation? Turn to St. Jude! St. Jude, brother of St. James the Less and cousin to Jesus, is the patron saint of hopeless and impossible causes. He is a powerful friend to turn to in times of difficulty, and I can attest firsthand that his help is…
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Conversion therapy has long been a controversial subject, often regarded as being wholly unethical by critics. Over the last several decades there has been a powerful push to ban it, with publicity painting it as being abusive and harmful. But though like any practice there can be unethical conversion therapy, the facts of it are…
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On my mantle sits a beautiful statue of the Holy Family. Joseph is seated on a chair and holding Baby Jesus. Mary is reclined on the floor, with her head on Joseph’s lap, fast asleep and safe in his presence. Joseph cradles the baby in one arm, while the other protectively surrounds Mary. The love…
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Our modern world often forgets it, but did you know that Halloween actually has Catholic roots? Many today associate Halloween with pagan traditions. But the feast itself does not come from pagan traditions – a misconception that comes from a Protestant reimagining of history, which came about to discredit the Catholic traditions of the holiday.…
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Easter is the most important feast day in the Catholic Church, as St. Paul noted in 1 Corinthians 15:17: “And if Christ be not risen again, your faith is vain, for you are yet in your sins.” Here are some unique ways that this wonderful feast is celebrated throughout the world in Christian, Orthodox, and…
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As Christmas approaches, the familiar fir trees, ornaments, Santa decorations, and gingerbread cookies will appear in stores and homes. One of the most beautiful things to see in the season of joy is the devotion that people around the world have for Christ and the Holy Family, and their unwavering dedication to commemorate the feast…
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In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Our calling as Catholic parents is to take Jesus’ words to heart and not only teach our children about Him but give them the…
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One of the most exciting and rewarding things in our lives can also be one of the most intimidating and perplexing. We’re talking about dating. But not just any kind of dating. Catholic dating. With such a wide range of people out there and so many different ideas about this subject, it can be difficult…
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