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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 […]

Embracing Uncertainty
Mental Health

Embracing Uncertainty

Posted on: January 10, 2025January 8, 2025

In today’s world, information is ubiquitous. With a few taps on a screen or a voice command, we can access nearly every piece of knowledge imaginable. In this […]

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, […]

SoulCore: Integrating Faith and Physiology
Mental Health

SoulCore: Integrating Faith and Physiology

Posted on: January 1, 2025January 8, 2025

I have not tried this yet and I am in no way benefitting from this post, but I am intrigued! I just recently came across SoulCore, a ministry […]

How to Make Those New Year’s Resolutions Stick This Time
Mental Health

How to Make Those New Year’s Resolutions Stick This Time

Posted on: December 30, 2024December 28, 2024

As the calendar flips from December to January, we are invited to pause, reflect, and envision the year ahead. It’s a time when people like to leave behind […]

The Benefits of Dry January: A Path to Temperance, Self-Control, and Resilience
Mental Health

The Benefits of Dry January: A Path to Temperance, Self-Control, and Resilience

Posted on: December 29, 2024January 8, 2025

As we welcome the new year, many of us look for ways to reset, refresh, and recalibrate. Among the most popular resolutions is Dry January, the annual challenge […]

Book Review: Julia Sadusky’s Guide to Talking About Sex with Teens
Book Review / Parenting / Resources / Sex & Gender

Book Review: Julia Sadusky’s Guide to Talking About Sex with Teens

Posted on: December 27, 2024December 28, 2024

As parents, guardians, or educators, navigating the conversation about sex with teens can often feel overwhelming, awkward, or uncomfortable. Yet, it is one of the most important conversations […]

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