Articles in 'Marriage and Family'
Every Baby Should Be Able To Grow and Have A Story To Tell
Every Baby Should Be Able To Grow and Have A Story To Tell
By Sharla Ynostrosa
Once upon a time, fifty or so years ago, a baby girl was born and she needed a home. Never knowing the circumstances or the reason why, her birth mother couldn't keep her, she had to say goodbye. This little baby girl was three days old when a loving family came, and took her to their home. Now this baby girl had a family of her own.
Read More...
Christmas and the Fulfillment of Human History
Christmas and the Fulfillment of Human History
By Sr. Anne Marie
God does not usually surprise us without first preparing us, sometimes for a long period of time, for what He is about to do. And yet, we are often surprised because we do not recognize His preparations. All of history, up to the first Christmas, was a preparation for that Holy Night.
Read More...
That Santa Thing
That Santa Thing
By Loretta Myler
When I was a kid, going to see Santa was a Really Big Deal. He appeared in the short space of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas and could only be found at the mall. There always seemed to be a line and the wait made it all the more special. Then there was that polaroid picture with Santa. As I grew older I dreamed of sharing this experience with my own children.
Read More...
Mother Thrice Admirable
Mother Thrice Admirable
By Susan Skinner
Mary has guided and continues to guide all her children to Jesus, as she did at the wedding of Cana when she said to the dejected servants: “Do whatever He tells you” John 2:5…Hers is a teaching of the faith in Christ permeated with gentleness, profound knowledge of Jesus and human nature, as well as of her own most particular mission in the divine plan of salvation. -Pope Benedict XVI
Read More...
A Special Mother is Born
A Special Mother is Born
By Flávia Ghelardi
I´ve interviewed Leticia Velasquez, author of "A Special Mother is Born", a book full of wonderful stories about parents who bravely kept their child, despite the diagnosis of genetic mutation or other health problems. This book also wants to aware about the extremely high abortion rates of children with special needs, that goes up to 92% in case of Down Syndrome.
Read More...
The Truth? You Can't Handle the Truth!
The Truth? You Can't Handle the Truth!
By Jason Izolt, M.Ed., M.A.T.
As I watched the St. Louis County prosecutor discuss the grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown and the subsequent rioting that occurred, one movie quote stuck in my head, “The truth? You can’t handle the truth!”
Read More...
An Alzheimer's Awakening
An Alzheimer's Awakening
By Rosemary Bogdan
My mother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for over a decade, very debilitated for most of that time, unable to walk, scarcely able to talk or recognize the people who loved her most. My three youngest children had never known her in any other condition and yet, inexplicably, each still had a relationship with her.
Read More...
Hanging By My Fingernails
Hanging By My Fingernails
By Melanie Jean Juneau
I have said “yes” to God hundreds, maybe thousands of times, Each time going deeper, Deeper into surrender, Deeper into trust.
Read More...
Seven Tips for Creating a Prayer Habit
Seven Tips for Creating a Prayer Habit
By NA
It is really easy to feel like we have no time or that we are JUST THAT BUSY. However, the truth is that most people do not naturally use time wisely. Last April after reading Holly Pierlot's book A Mother's Rule of Life: How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to Your Soul, I bought her companion e-book that had tracking sheets available.
Read More...
Right where I'm supposed to be!
Right where I'm supposed to be!
By Trish Bolster
"Can I help you with that?" asked a friendly older gentlemen. I normally say "no" when strangers ask to help me, as I like to carry on the pretense that I've got it all together! However, on this ridiculously windy day, I wasn't going to say "no".
Read More...
The Catholic Church: The Enemy of Secular Virtue
The Catholic Church: The Enemy of Secular Virtue
By Larry Peterson
The United States of America is the only nation in history to have used the Judeo-Christian Principle as the lynchpin for the nation's development and growth. So, what happened? How did this principle seemingly get tossed into the dumpster of the outdated and irrelevant?
Read More...
Your Guide to Making Singlehood Awesome
Your Guide to Making Singlehood Awesome
By Mary Ashley Burton
Sure, being single can feel hopeless, desperate, and lonely. That’s pretty much acknowledged by everyone. And if you happen to be both single AND Catholic...well, it’s about 1,000x worse. We don’t get our own special sacraments. No one throws us “Congratulations on your twelfth year of not being married!” parties.
Read More...
What Do You Mean You Are a "Maronite" Catholic?
What Do You Mean You Are a "Maronite" Catholic?
By David R. Myers
I was raised as a Latin Rite Catholic. I did not hear that there was such a thing as the “Eastern Rite” until I was about 20 years of age. I was attending Christian Brothers College (now Christian Brothers University) in Memphis, Tennessee, and I took a concentration of courses in Religion and Culture (one short of a minor).
Read More...
Being a Sturdy Shelter
Being a Sturdy Shelter
By Lori Peters
I must chuckle when I look at celebrity pages on sites like Facebook and Twitter and see that they have millions of “friends” or “followers.” Then, I look at my page and those of my friends, and laugh even more. Some have 200, 300, 500+ friends. The first question I ask is – Who has that many friends?
Read More...
Got A Hug For Me God
Got A Hug For Me God
By Connie Beckman
Recently I had a relapse into self-defeating negative thoughts about myself. When I was reflecting on Psalm 35 and 36, it reminded me how I allowed the evil one to whisper lies to me about myself. I became filled with negative thinking and acting.
Read More...
I Don't Have a Dad
I Don't Have a Dad
By Lori Peters
It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father." - St. Pope John XXIII This quote came alive for me as I was babysitting during a parenting class nearly two years ago. Toward the end of it, a vibrant six-year-old boy suddenly became quiet and went under a table.
Read More...
The Grace of Yes! A Modern Day Parable
The Grace of Yes! A Modern Day Parable
By Janet Moore
The Grace of Yes! We are products of the Grace of Yes! If our parents hadn't said 'Yes' to us, or at least if our mom hadn't said 'Yes' to us, we wouldn't be here. Even if our home and family isn't picture perfect... Even if it is or was the exact opposite of perfect, still a 'Yes' was said for you -- for your life! The Grace of Yes!
Read More...


Next >>

Trending
A Prayer Before Work
A Prayer Before Work
By Pam Spano
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
The Strange Religious Meaning of Flies
By Gary Sullivan
Spiritual Warfare: A Perimeter Prayer for Protection - DELIVERANCE PRAYERS FOR THE LAITY
Spiritual Warfare: A Perimeter Prayer for Protection - DELIVERANCE PRAYERS FOR THE LAITY
By Terri Thomas
The Catholic Teachings On The Angels – Part 4: The Seven Archangels
The Catholic Teachings On The Angels – Part 4: The Seven Archangels
By Alex Brittain
Prayer to Combat Evil Attached to Pre-used or Pre-loved Items
Prayer to Combat Evil Attached to Pre-used or Pre-loved Items
By Terri Thomas
Copyright © Catholic365.com | All Rights Reserved