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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, 2025July 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 […]

Why Attachment Matters
Mental Health / Relationships

Why Attachment Matters

Posted on: January 24, 2025January 8, 2025

How Attachment Styles Shape Our Expectations of Relationships: The Impact of Early Experiences Our relationships with others—whether romantic, familial, or friendships—are deeply influenced by the way we formed […]

Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth: A Compassionate Catholic Perspective
Media / Sex & Gender

Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth: A Compassionate Catholic Perspective

Posted on: January 21, 2025February 18, 2025

In recent years, gender ideology has increasingly permeated social, educational, and governmental structures. This ideology often asserts that gender is not rooted in biological sex but is a […]

Faith vs. Reason: The Mulder and Scully Dynamic
Media / Theology

Faith vs. Reason: The Mulder and Scully Dynamic

Posted on: January 19, 2025January 8, 2025

One of the most compelling aspects of The X-Files is the relationship between its two lead characters. Fox Mulder, a passionate believer in the unexplained, is driven by […]

Book Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Book Review / Mental Health / Resources

Book Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Posted on: January 12, 2025October 24, 2025

In a world that constantly demands more of our time, attention, and energy, it’s easy to feel like we’re running on a never-ending treadmill. Work, family, social obligations, […]

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