Catholic Faith & Culture
Is 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…
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When 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…
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What’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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Spiritual warfare is a Catholic buzzword. But what exactly is it? And how does spiritual warfare relate to the pro-life and family movement? On this episode, Fr. Francesco Giordano explains what spiritual warfare is (and why you should care). The spiritual life isn’t a battle, it’s a war. It’s critical that you have the proper…
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According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholics have a moral obligation to vote. But what principles guide this decision? And what do Catholics need to know before heading to the ballot box? On this episode, Joshua Mercer from CatholicVote joins us to talk about the upcoming 2024 election. We discuss why Catholics must…
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The birds & the bees talk can be awkward. We get it. But Catholic parents can’t skip the sex talk. If you’re not telling your kids about sex, then who is? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the struggles facing Catholic parents when it comes to sex education. Schools teach Comprehensive Sex Education, which…
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The Catholic Church has always held that contraception is wrong. And up until the 1930s, all Protestant denominations agreed. But what does the Bible actually say about birth control? While birth control may not be explicitly mentioned in Scripture, the Bible lays out God’s plan for marriage very clearly. By understanding this plan, we can…
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On July 25, 1968, Pope St. Paul VI released the encyclical Humanae Vitae, or “of Human Life.” This encyclical reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s perennial teaching that contraception is always immoral. This encyclical sparked tremendous backlash, as many people expected the Catholic Church to allow the use of contraception. However, today, it’s clear that Humanae Vitae…
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When someone is baptized, the Church requires that he or she has a Godparent (or a sponsor, if an adult is being baptized and confirmed). Often, Godparents are close friends or family members of the parents. Many people view the role of a Godparent as simply an honorary title. However, Godparents have a much deeper…
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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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