Articles in 'Marriage and Family'
Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
Our Thanks to a REAL Man; Joseph of Nazareth
By Larry Peterson
I call Joseph of Nazareth the "Shadow Saint" because so little is known about him. There is not one spoken word he ever said that was recorded. But his quiet life resonated like huge cymbals being smashed together over the ages and into our very 21st century existence.
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Firing On All Cylinders
Firing On All Cylinders
By Teresa Hurst
We’ve had three Rottweilers over the years. Great dogs, great big dogs; but one particular fault between them. They all had stomach issues; and you knew this quite distinctly from the telltale silent fog. Invisible. Sometimes silent, but deadly. It was much like the apocalyptic angel of death that washed over the sorry souls during the Exodus.
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Is That Man You?
Is That Man You?
By Greg Schlueter
Our surveys of events reveal a major challenge to men... and parishes. Among these audiences of highly motivated "church" men, most recognize the importance of living it out in their homes (90%+). The problem is that we equate knowledge and familiarity with actually living it out.
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Please don't ask me about my vocation
Please don't ask me about my vocation
By Mary Ashley Burton
I’m the thirty-something single woman in the pew all alone at Mass. You may have also seen me at adoration or church events, usually by myself or talking to friends. Maybe you’ve even overheard me or seen my posts online venting some of my frustrations with being single.
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Friday Lenten Fun
Friday Lenten Fun
By Lorrie McNickle
I am in a new work setting this Lent and I am finding the behaviors of my co-workers very interesting. There are two ladies in my office that seem to be very concerned about the Fridays of Lent and their abstinence from meat on these days.
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Bring forth the Old and the New; concerning Baptism
Bring forth the Old and the New; concerning Baptism
By De Maria
You see, when I need to find something, I always say, “Babe, where are my old boots?” Or “Babe, have you seen my new tablet?” And she brings them out. My kids rely on her as much as I do. So, who’s the “head” of my household? Hmm? So, anyway, let’s see if we are good scribes who can bring from the Kingdom of Heaven, something old and something new, concerning Baptism.
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The Other Side of the Fall: Humility and Postpartum Depression
The Other Side of the Fall: Humility and Postpartum Depression
By Ginny Kochis
Writing about postpartum depression is sticky, and I've erased more versions of this post than I can count. Why? Probably this little issue I have with pride. You know that saying, "pride goeth before a fall"? For me, pride has consistently goneth before all. I don't like being wrong.
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Our Scars
Our Scars
By Michael Adsit
Bickering siblings, strategizing for best the seat in the car, while I’m securely strapping my preschooler in his booster seat, mom pushing us out the door as quickly as she possibly can, all for a one-mile ride to school and some quiet time for me at daily Mass. Let’s not forget the winter weather advisory followed by dangerously cold wind chills sweeping the area to begin this day.
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A Mother's Rule of Lent
A Mother's Rule of Lent
By Ginny Kochis
When my middle child was about six months old, I decided that attending daily Mass would be part of our Lenten efforts. Dear reader, I am sure you can tell where this is going.
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The Greatest Temptation…To Become Who We are NOT
The Greatest Temptation…To Become Who We are NOT
By Linda Kracht
When we learn who we are authentically designed by, we can better understand what we are designed for! And then we are also better equipped to rebuff any of Satan’s temptations that always have the intent of changing us into someone we are not! So, let’s start with the basics. Who made you and why and for what purpose?
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2nd Annual Evangelium Vitae Novena
2nd Annual Evangelium Vitae Novena
By Birgit Jones
Last year, the Feast of the Annunciation, marked the twentieth anniversary of a prolife gift given to the Church and to the world by Saint Pope John Paul II – Evangelium Vitae (Gospel of Life)
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St. Julian and the Broken Garage Door Opener
St. Julian and the Broken Garage Door Opener
By Christy Breedlove
St. Julian of Antioch was very heroic. On his feast day of 3/16, we honor his martyrdom. He was trying his best to convert the Turkish population when in 306, the authorities decided to execute him. Now being a Christian of ‘senatorial rank’, a regular execution was out of the question.
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Out of the Mouths of Babes: "Good Night, My Beautiful Mommy"
Out of the Mouths of Babes: "Good Night, My Beautiful Mommy"
By Bobbie Ann Taylor
When his oldest daughter was putting her very active and smart two year old son to bed, the mother said to her son, “Good night, my little boy.” The little boy replied, “Good night, my beautiful mommy." At which point hearing such unexpected words spoken from her little son’s heart brought tears to the young mother's eyes.
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Love {Day 20}
Love {Day 20}
By Lori Conklin
Love is word we use to make us feel included, part of something, important. It gives a sense of identity. Love also helps us grow. We don’t like to grow, we are quite comfortable right where we are…thank you very much.
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The Magisterium has Only Officially Interpreted Seven Verses!
The Magisterium has Only Officially Interpreted Seven Verses!
By Kevin Noles
I have read/heard this accusation a few times. Usually bandied about by the same person but there are a fringe few who say it as well. I find it rather sad because it shows an ignorance of what the function of the Magisterium is.
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Our Lifestyle (Day 18)
Our Lifestyle (Day 18)
By Lori Conklin
On the surface it really is a no brainer and most of us would answer “people” of course!! But when we delve into the issue, things like a roof over our head, food to eat, and clothes on our backs are important too. Providing the necessities for the family is also important.
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Contraception Controversy
Contraception Controversy
By Casey Phillips
As a convert to Catholicism I had to state the following on the day that I was fully received into the church: "I believe and profess all that the holy Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God." That's right, ALL. That applies even to those teachings concerning sexuality, an area that most of us have a hard time relinquishing control over.
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