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The Day My Mom Ran Into Mother Teresa When She Needed It Most

Sep 01, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

Sometimes we just don't appreciate certain stories until we are old enough. I am quite sure that my mom had told me how she ran into Mother Teresa once, but apparently this st … Read more

Parents: Get Your Kids Into the Kitchen to Learn Servant-Like Christian Faith

Aug 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Too many families are leaving the cooking and feeding to just one person, according to EWTN’s star “cooking priest,” Fr. Leo Patalinghug. But this isn't how it should be!Fr. Leo en … Read more

Hospitality is a Virtue: Fr. Leo Patalinghug Explains Why It's Essential for Christians

Jul 21, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Bible talks a lot about hospitality. In the New Testament alone, hospitality is given as an essential characteristic of a mature and practicing Christian.Here are just a few o … Read more

A Catholic's Guide to the 4 Temperaments: Which One Are You?

Jul 19, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

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 … Read more

Essential Gift Ideas For Sending Your Catholic Child Off to College

Jul 13, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

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 ne … Read more

Vanity of Vanities: Do We Place Too Much Importance On Our Appearance?

Jul 02, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

“Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher...All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2If we are fitness enthusiasts, we tend to care about our bodies. Maybe too much at times. Yet the care of ou … Read more

Celebrating the Fourth of July as a Christian

Jul 01, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

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, … Read more

Slow Down: Family Meal Prep Time is As Important as the Meal Itself

Jun 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

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, a … Read more

5 Spiritual Tips From a Mother of Nine

Jun 22, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

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 ov … Read more

Guía Ilustrada para Escoger una Biblia Católica

Jun 18, 2016 by Veronica Mena

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 … Read more

How to Plan a Sacred Heart of Jesus Enthronement Ceremony at Your Home

Jun 15, 2016 by Veronica Mena

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 … Read more

Father's Day: 10 Home-Run Gift Ideas

Jun 08, 2016 by Mary Kate Hetzel

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 shopp … Read more