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5 Ways to Strive for Excellence in an Imperfect World
Identity / Mental Health

5 Ways to Strive for Excellence in an Imperfect World

Posted on: February 28, 2025March 10, 2025

In a world that often champions the ideal, it’s easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism—the belief that only flawless outcomes are worthy of our time and […]

Too Much of a Good Thing: Bad Therapy and Toxic Empathy
Book Review / Mental Health

Too Much of a Good Thing: Bad Therapy and Toxic Empathy

Posted on: February 21, 2025March 20, 2025

I was just scrolling through social media clips yesterday and stumbled upon a video of Stella O’Malley (a therapist I admire) talking about toxic empathy and its impact […]

The History of Valentine’s Day and How to Make It Special
Relationships

The History of Valentine’s Day and How to Make It Special

Posted on: February 14, 2025January 28, 2025

Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, has become synonymous with love, romance, and affection. It’s a day when couples exchange cards, flowers, and gifts, and when expressions […]

JD Vance, Ordo Amoris, and the Catholic Principle of Subsidiarity
Theology

JD Vance, Ordo Amoris, and the Catholic Principle of Subsidiarity

Posted on: February 11, 2025February 12, 2025

Vice President JD Vance made a statement referencing the “order of charity” or ordo amoris in Latin as a way to prioritize love. He spoke of how love […]

Catholic Movie Review: Swansong
Identity / Media / Theology

Catholic Movie Review: Swansong

Posted on: February 4, 2025January 8, 2025

Swansong (2021), written and directed by Benjamin Cleary, is a thought-provoking science fiction film that explores themes of identity, self-sacrifice, and the nature of life and death. At […]

Understanding the Similarities Between Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia
Mental Health / Sex & Gender

Understanding the Similarities Between Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia

Posted on: February 1, 2025February 2, 2025

Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia may seem like two distinct psychological conditions, but they share notable similarities in how they manifest and affect a person’s perception of their […]

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