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Lent: A Journey of Purification and Self-Mastery
Resources / Theology

Lent: A Journey of Purification and Self-Mastery

Posted on: March 14, 2025March 10, 2025

This Lent, my husband and I have decided to commit to the Hallow App’s 40 Day Challenge. In addition, we started watching Jordan Peterson’s production reflecting on Exodus. […]

Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving
Resources / Theology / Uncategorized

Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving

Posted on: March 7, 2025March 10, 2025

Lent is one of those seasons in the church calendar that can sometimes feel overwhelming. With all the emphasis on what to give up and how to stay […]

Lent: A Time for Sacrifice, Growth, & Joy?
Theology

Lent: A Time for Sacrifice, Growth, & Joy?

Posted on: March 5, 2025March 4, 2025

Today marks the beginning of the Catholic season of Lent, a time often associated with sacrifice, somberness, and reflection. Growing up, I was taught a version of Lent […]

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 […]

Executive Order Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
Sex & Gender

Executive Order Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation

Posted on: January 28, 2025January 29, 2025

The “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation” executive order (January 28, 2025) focuses on restricting gender transition treatments for minors. Key points include: The order’s goal is […]

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