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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 […]

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 […]

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