As parents, guiding children through the complexities of today’s world includes teaching them the value of chastity—living a life of purity, self-respect, and understanding the sacredness of their body and relationships. While discussing chastity can be challenging, it’s an essential conversation to have as they grow and begin to encounter the world’s messages around love…
In today’s world, children are exposed to hyper-sexualized messages at an alarmingly early age. Whether through media, social networks, advertising, or peer pressure, the challenge for families is greater than ever. As parents, our task is to guide and protect our children, helping them navigate this culture while upholding their dignity, faith, and self-worth. Here…
Written in 1995, Pope St. John Paul II’s Letter to Women is a significant document in understanding the role of women in families and society. While brief, the letter addresses all women in gratitude for their gifts, talents, and feminine genius which provides depth to culture. We are seeing a gentle push for women to…
As a parent, you can begin building confidence in your child by understanding the four stages of development and assigning appropriate tasks at each stage. According to the renowned psychologist Jean Piaget, there are four stages of childhood development. Knowing these stages can help you parent your children in a way that fosters love and…
Many studies show the benefit music has on the brain. It encourages higher order thinking, increases positive moods, develops more connections in the brain which strengthens memory, and so much more. While it is clear that music is good to incorporate for mental health, how does music affect the heart whether spiritually or emotionally? “We…
Forgiveness is a muscle that needs to be strengthened throughout one’s life. It is not easy if it’s not practiced often. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin, especially if the hurt feels deep. But there are a few practical actions you (and your children) can take to grow in a forgiving heart. Acknowledge…
In the month of March, we’d like to focus on the power of forgiveness whether that is forgiving others or being forgiven. Through the practice of forgiveness, we can see how it has a great influence on our relationships with family members, friends, and colleagues. To seek forgiveness is a humbling experience, and forgiving wrongdoings…
Finding ourselves in the midst of the winter season with the shortened days and colder temperatures, it can be easy to get caught up in the darkness and gloom. Reminiscing of long, warm summers and time by the pool may give us some relief from the cold, but we have an opportunity to take advantage…
With new beginnings and the potential of overwhelm, falling into stress can be too easy. But how do you counteract that stress in a wholesome and simple way? One way of relief is offering up your worries and stress to God through prayer! Here are three prayers to help you overcome stress and turn to…
We may often experience some form of fear and anxiety and may be left thinking that it’s only us going through the struggle. Sometimes we need many words of encouragement to get us through those feelings. Thanks to the experiences and inspirations of many saints, we have several prayers that help us to transform our…
We are in the fifth week of Lent and it can seem like we haven’t changed much. Maybe we haven’t lived up the the Lenten promises and sacrifices we set on Ash Wednesday. Maybe our willpower has been weak. Instead of relying so much on our strength and desire, let us place our strength and…