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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 […]

Being a Mom of Four Under Five: Setting Realistic Expectations and Practicing Self-Compassion
Marriage / Mental Health / Parenting

Being a Mom of Four Under Five: Setting Realistic Expectations and Practicing Self-Compassion

Posted on: October 17, 2024December 28, 2024

Having four kids under five years old is a unique, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic experience. From the early mornings full of demands to the never-ending messes and emotional […]

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Posted on: October 15, 2024December 28, 2024

In a world that is often characterized by busyness, emotional demands, and relational complexity, setting healthy boundaries is a skill that many of us struggle to master. Boundaries: […]

Book Review: Sherry Turkle’s Work on Technology and Disconnection
Book Review / Identity / Mental Health

Book Review: Sherry Turkle’s Work on Technology and Disconnection

Posted on: October 12, 2024December 28, 2024

Sherry Turkle, a professor of social studies of science and technology at MIT, has become a leading voice in examining the intersection of technology, human interaction, and self-identity. […]

Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Book Review / Identity

Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Posted on: October 10, 2024December 28, 2024

Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is a profoundly moving and intellectually rigorous work that has resonated with millions since its first publication in 1946. Part memoir and […]

Book Review: The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time by Dr. Gregory Bottaro
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Book Review: The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time by Dr. Gregory Bottaro

Posted on: October 8, 2024March 20, 2025

In The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time, Dr. Gregory Bottaro provides a unique and practical guide that blends the principles of mindfulness with Catholic […]

Attachment Science, Sue Johnson, and Catholic Teaching on Marriage
Identity / Marriage

Attachment Science, Sue Johnson, and Catholic Teaching on Marriage

Posted on: October 8, 2024December 28, 2024

Marriage is one of the most profound human relationships, and its importance is recognized not only in cultural and religious traditions but also in contemporary psychological research. Attachment […]

Book Review: The Anxious Generation: The Case for Limiting Social Media for Kids
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Book Review: The Anxious Generation: The Case for Limiting Social Media for Kids

Posted on: October 5, 2024December 28, 2024

In today’s digital age, it’s hard to imagine a world without social media. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominating the online landscape, children and adolescents are […]

Book Review: The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale
Identity / John Paul II / Sex & Gender / Womanhood

Book Review: The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale

Posted on: October 1, 2024December 28, 2024

Abigail Favale’s The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between gender and the Christian understanding of human nature. Favale, […]

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