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New Eve Foundation: Formation in Femininity
Identity / John Paul II / Womanhood

New Eve Foundation: Formation in Femininity

Posted on: November 26, 2024March 20, 2025

This morning, about an hour ago, I had the lovely opportunity to sit with Emily Vork Young over coffee and discuss what it means to be a woman […]

Leading with Love: A Guide to Hard Holiday Conversations
Relationships / Resources

Leading with Love: A Guide to Hard Holiday Conversations

Posted on: November 23, 2024December 28, 2024

The holiday season is often a time for family gatherings, celebrations, and togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a time of tension, especially when difficult conversations […]

Loving Through Difference: Encourage Ministry
Mental Health / Relationships / Sex & Gender

Loving Through Difference: Encourage Ministry

Posted on: November 19, 2024March 20, 2025

As a Catholic therapist, my journey of walking with others through their struggles has always been deeply intertwined with my faith. Each day, I am reminded that my […]

Election 2024 Results – The First Week
Resources

Election 2024 Results – The First Week

Posted on: November 12, 2024March 10, 2025

As the dust settles after the 2024 election, I find myself sharing in the mixed emotions of my patients—relief, uncertainty, and, yes, some disappointment. I always find myself […]

What It Means to Be a Woman: Insights from Mulieris Dignitatem
John Paul II / Mental Health / Womanhood

What It Means to Be a Woman: Insights from Mulieris Dignitatem

Posted on: November 8, 2024March 20, 2025

In the modern world, questions about identity, purpose, and vocation are central to the experience of every human being. For women, these questions are often framed within the […]

The 2024 Election: Navigating Divisive Times with Charity
Mental Health

The 2024 Election: Navigating Divisive Times with Charity

Posted on: November 1, 2024December 28, 2024

Election season can stir up strong emotions. Whether it’s debates over policies, candidates, or the future direction of the country, the tension is palpable. Conversations around elections often […]

Book Review: A Place to Belong: Letters from Catholic Women
Identity / Mental Health / Sex & Gender / Womanhood

Book Review: A Place to Belong: Letters from Catholic Women

Posted on: October 31, 2024December 28, 2024

In A Place to Belong: Letters from Catholic Women, edited by Corynne Staresinic, curates a beautiful collection of personal stories, reflections, and letters written by Catholic women from […]

Bluey and Catholicism: Lessons in Family, Faith, and Virtue
Media / Parenting / Resources

Bluey and Catholicism: Lessons in Family, Faith, and Virtue

Posted on: October 24, 2024December 28, 2024

If you’re a parent of young children, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Bluey, the Australian animated series that has captured the hearts of families around the world. […]

Raising Catholic Kids in a Challenging Culture: A Guide to Nurturing Faith and Resilience
Marriage / Parenting / Relationships

Raising Catholic Kids in a Challenging Culture: A Guide to Nurturing Faith and Resilience

Posted on: October 22, 2024December 28, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing world, raising children who embrace and live out the Catholic faith can seem daunting. From the pervasive influence of secular values to the constant […]

Finding Balance as a Catholic Working Wife and Mother
Marriage / Mental Health / Parenting

Finding Balance as a Catholic Working Wife and Mother

Posted on: October 19, 2024December 28, 2024

As Catholics, we are called to live out our vocations—whether that’s as a parent, spouse, professional, or member of the Church—faithfully and joyfully. The balancing act is not […]

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