Skip to content

Emily Dowdell, PsyD

Catholic Psychologist, Wife, & Mother

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Reading List
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Movie Reviews from a Catholic Perspective: The Menu
Media / Theology

Movie Reviews from a Catholic Perspective: The Menu

Posted on: January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you’ve already seen the movie, go ahead and keep reading. If you haven’t seen it but don’t mind a few plot details being shared, […]

Making a Home for the Holidays
Parenting / Relationships / Theology

Making a Home for the Holidays

Posted on: December 7, 2024March 20, 2025

I truly cherish the holiday season and all it represents. This time from Thanksgiving to Epiphany is centered around faith, hope, and love within our home. To help […]

Finding Hope in Grief and Purpose in Suffering through the Resurrection
Mental Health / Resources / Theology

Finding Hope in Grief and Purpose in Suffering through the Resurrection

Posted on: December 3, 2024December 28, 2024

Last week, we experienced a death in the family and traveled to be with loved ones. The loss was sudden, unexpected, and brought about an array of emotions. […]

The Catholic Bookworm: Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice
Identity / Sex & Gender / Theology

The Catholic Bookworm: Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice

Posted on: November 26, 2024March 20, 2025

This morning, I joined Dr. Andrew Sodergren on Kiki Latimer’s The Catholic Bookwork podcast to discuss our contribution to Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic […]

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page

Recent Posts

  • Natural Arguments for Traditional Marriage
  • Technology & Connection
  • Catholic Themes in My Hero Academia
  • Virtues and Mental Health
  • The Performative Nature of Gender: Judith Butler, Insecurity, and the Struggle for Authenticity

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • March 2026
  • February 2026
  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024

Categories

  • Book Review
  • Identity
  • John Paul II
  • Marriage
  • Media
  • Mental Health
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Resources
  • Sex & Gender
  • Theology
  • Uncategorized
  • Womanhood

For Therapy Services or Speaking Engagements Visit
Ruah Woods Psychological Services

Book Review Identity John Paul II Marriage Media Mental Health Parenting Relationships Resources Sex & Gender Theology Uncategorized Womanhood

  • Privacy Policy - Affiliate Marketing
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Reading List
Theme Peace Blog Powered by Kantipur Themes