The beginning of a new academic year always brings its challenges, but we don’t need to sacrifice family time when schedules get busy! Here are several ways to help prioritize family time and strengthen relationships when the school year starts and schedules change. By being intentional about maintaining communication with children and sharing moments of…
St. Monica is the patroness of wives, mothers, and conversions. She prayed for 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, as well as the conversion of her husband and mother-in-law. We can turn to her when we experience our own struggles in the family, especially when praying for those who have fallen…
On August 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. Here are 4 ways you can make Mary the Queen of your home and your family! Pray the Rosary as a family. What better way to invite Mary into your home than to recite her prayer. While getting the family together can…
As the summer comes to a close, it’s never too early to start preparing for Back-to-School by creating routines to help your children through the changes. Children thrive on structure and routines, and by implementing little changes before school starts, your children will be ready for success! Here are 5 ways to help get back…
A treasure to society, the elderly demonstrate resilience and compassion for the younger generations. During his papacy, Pope Francis had his Catechesis on the Value and Meaning of Old Age. He saw the dignity of the elderly and their significant contribution to the Church. In honor of the upcoming World Grandparents Day, on the feast…
Whether they live down the street or across the country, remaining in touch with grandparents is key to keeping the relationships strong. We have so much to learn from the memory of our grandparents, and distance can provide a different opportunity to challenge us to stay in contact. In honor of World Day of Grandparents…
In a world where strong marriages seem increasingly rare, we can look to great saints for inspiration for married life. Throughout his life and ministry, St. Josemaría Escríva came into contact with thousands of married couples. He both learned from them and guided them to live holiness in the everyday activities of family life, and…
A family meal is a grounding activity. The world is a busy place between school, social media, work, and community activities and commitments, and when your family sits down for just a few minutes to share food and unpack the day, it cements your relationships. If you are struggling to make family meals a priority…
The busyness of Catholic family life can make prayer with the entire family a dream for that elusive time when “things calm down.” If this is your reality, today’s blog is for you: read on for practical tips to incorporate prayer into your family’s everyday routine. Even sports, clubs, and work can’t keep family prayer…
May is the Month of Our Lady! And what better way to honor Our Lady than to not only say the rosary as a family but make a small pilgrimage too! A Marian Pilgrimage consists of a pilgrimage to a Marian statute or shrine and the praying of the rosary; Pray one set of the…
Love is beautiful, and we know that there is nothing more sure in this world than a parent’s love for their child. But as a parent, sometimes when your relationship with your kids feels rocky, or you doubt that they realize just how much you care for them. Dr. Gary Chapman, a marriage therapist, developed…
Holy Week is upon us! As with most parts of the liturgical seasons, they are best lived with everyone in our family involved. It’s not easy to live Holy Week as a family, but as with most things of our faith, simplicity is key! Choosing a few things this week to focus on or to…
