A Catholic's Guide to the 4 Temperaments: Which One Are You?
One of my favorite conversation starters—whether I am with new friends or old ones—is to ask them whether they have heard of the four temperaments, and if they know which one they are. Sometimes it...
Essential Gift Ideas For Sending Your Catholic Child Off to College
Going off to college can be an exciting (and nervous!) adventure for both parents and their children. For better or worse, their dorm or apartment will be your college student's new home away from ...
Vanity of Vanities: Do We Place Too Much Importance On Our Appearance?
“Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher...All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 If we are fitness enthusiasts, we tend to care about our bodies. Maybe too much at times. Yet the care of our soul is ...
Celebrating the Fourth of July as a Christian
Soon we will celebrate the most important day in American history. On this supremely significant day 240 years ago, fifty-six British land-owning men signed a watershed document, the Declaration o...
Slow Down: Family Meal Prep Time is As Important as the Meal Itself
This summer, take the time to slow down with your family in the kitchen, and spend more time preparing meals together!The reward for your family relationships can be significant, as explained to us...
5 Spiritual Tips From a Mother of Nine
My youngest child is six and my oldest is twenty-six. By virtue of my vocation (or maybe just my particular kids) I have spent a lot of time on my knees. I’ve also learned a lot over the years abou...
Guía Ilustrada para Escoger una Biblia Católica
La Biblia fue escrita originalmente en hebreo, arameo, y griego, así que dependemos de una traducción para conocer el mensaje original inspirado por Dios.Por lo general, las traducciones de la Bib...
How to Plan a Sacred Heart of Jesus Enthronement Ceremony at Your Home
The Sacred Heart of Jesus has become one of the most beloved Catholic devotions. Although this devotion arose in the 13th century, its popularity in modern times originated with a 17th century F...
Father's Day: 10 Home-Run Gift Ideas
Dads are wonderful, but shopping for them can be...not so wonderful. Choosing a gift can be tough, especially when you need a gift for a man. Luckily, we are not just shopping for men in general...
How to Create a Home Prayer Corner in 4 Easy Steps
Do you want to be more conscientious about making time for prayer in your life?Here's a practical idea that works: purposefully create a space in your home that invites prayer and reflection. If yo...