Since the Fall, mankind has had to endure suffering. And since then, we’ve tried to explain what suffering is, what it means for us, and
We all know suffering when we see it and we’ve all experienced it in some form. For many people, unfortunately, suffering leads to pushing away
We’ve all experienced suffering in some way. It is a plight of humanity. Yet, to define suffering is not so easy because it comes in
Growing up, I remember Christmas being such a magical time of year. As soon as Thanksgiving was over, the Christmas decorations came out, the tree
These days, it’s difficult to be Catholic. And now more than ever it’s hard to evangelize the Faith. I don’t think anyone will argue this.
Everywhere we turn it seems that the Church is in turmoil or some sort of disagreement. Both celebrated and emphasized by the news media, this
“Just do your best.” Chances are you heard that growing up, and even now may still hear it in adulthood. But it misses the mark
Something chilling and sinister is going on with the meaning of the word ‘authenticity.’ It’s becoming ever more apparent that ‘authenticity’ is being separated from
The end of March saw the conclusion of a week-long meeting held at the Vatican that engaged young people from all over the world. The
In today’s ideologically charged and politically polarized society terms like GOP Catholics, conservative Catholics, Catholic Democrats, and liberal Catholics are getting thrown around way too
Of all the Sundays at Mass when my husband and have taken turns taking our 2-year-old or 1-year-old out to calm down, one Sunday
Let’s imagine a scenario that may be all too familiar to many of us. It’s about living the American dream. John had always dreamed of
You’re probably familiar with the following Gospel passage from Saint Matthew (especially if you were at Mass on Sunday, August 27). It establishes Jesus’ Church
Prayer is one the deepest ways we show our love – to God, to our family, to the world. From childhood, many of us
If you’ve found yourself in debt from credit cards, new vehicles, and student loans, chances are you’ve fallen into instant gratification debt. However, fear not. The
I did not grow up wearing a chapel veil, but I remember hearing the stories from my mother about being required to wear one to
A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a dinner for married couples at a neighboring parish. Called the
Recently, I sat down to watch Bee Movie with my 2-year-old. At first, I thought it would be just another movie about environmentalism and humans
Whenever we hear the term “stay-at-home” mom or “housewife,” we picture a woman whose life revolves around her kids. We all know the stereotype. The
. Remember the commercial where a young woman says ‘I read it on the web so it must be true!’ By now, hopefully, people are
When you stop and think about it, the World Wide Web today is kind of similar to the old Wild West. There are good
Sunday mornings can be tough for parents. Getting the kids up and ready for Mass is always a challenge, but then the real adventure
