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“On some positions, cowardice asks the question: Is it safe? Expediency asks the question: Is it politic? Vanity asks the question: is it popular? But conscience asks the question: Is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic nor popular, but he must take…
Read MoreIs it wrong to say “congratulations” to a single mom, when you find out she’s expecting? This might not sound controversial. But earlier this year, pro-lifers on X ended up in a heated debate over this very question. Some people claimed that saying “congratulations” glorifies and condones a sinful act. Others say that this is…
Read MoreDiscover effective ways of teaching kids about sex and chastity. This guide covers age-appropriate discussions on sex education for Catholic families.
Read More“On some positions, cowardice asks the question: Is it safe? Expediency asks the question: Is it politic? Vanity asks the question: is it popular? But conscience asks the question: Is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic nor popular, but he must take…
Read MoreIndulgences in the Catholic Church are often misunderstood. Some may see them as an easy ticket to Heaven, an excuse to sin, or a transactional thing. But these are all incorrect. When we sin, we must confess our sins to have the guilt erased from our souls. But even confessed sins, for justice’s sake, require…
Read MoreWhen people imagine a “traditional family” they often think of a stay-at-home mom and a father who works outside of the home. But is this accurate? Historically, married couples shared the work of raising a family. Up until the Industrial Revolution, the day-to-day work of everyday life was often done within a household. This work…
Read MoreWearing a Scapular is a popular devotion among Catholics – but what exactly is it? And why are there so many different colors of Scapulars? History of the Scapular The name “Scapular” comes from the Latin word scapula, which refers to the shoulder blade, over which the Scapular lays. Originally, the Scapular was a large…
Read MoreWhen Pope St. John Paul II released his extraordinary pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae, he fittingly did so on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation. On this day, the Universal Church celebrates two great mysteries: The moment when the Godhead first took on human flesh, and became incarnate within the womb of Mary; and Mary’s…
Read MoreWhat’s the state of life and family in Ireland? Can a country, which was once a vibrant Catholic nation, turn back to God and reject the culture of death? Fr. Boquet says yes! He just returned from a mission with HLI Ireland. The state of life and family in Ireland is poor. However, Fr. Boquet…
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How God Spoke Through My Desires: Discernment w/ Stacey Sumereau
Do you know how to discern God’s will in your life? How important are your desires? Should we look for signs? How can you know if you’re really doing what He wants? Most Christians have struggled with these questions at some point in their life. Thankfully, God loves to reveal His Heart to us. On…
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