Nice Book, If You Can Get It
Looking for a good read? I recommend Brendan Hodge’s new work, If You Can Get It (Ignatius Press)....
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Category: Slow Going
Do You Want To Be a Happier Parent?
Raising children isn’t as easy as it looks in those soft-focus magazine and television ads. I...
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Unless You Become Like Children
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” our Lord...
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Is Good Enough Good Enough When It Comes To Parenting?
Is “good enough” good enough when you’re raising a Catholic family? Colleen...
Read MoreSometimes You’re Just Lying There Like a Slug In the Desert
I don’t think I’m the only one who hasn’t been having a very good Lent this year. By which I mean I haven’t been having a very bad Lent. I mean, it hasn’t been hard; I haven’t been taking...
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Do You Hate Small Talk? Maybe You’re Doing It Wrong!
I’ve heard many people claim they hate small talk like it’s a mark of distinction. ...
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A Soul’s Hearth
As I walked into the church for Mass last Sunday, I noticed right away the candles had been...
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Excuse Me, God, Is There a Family Discount?
It’s not easy to become a saint while raising a family. Especially for some of us. Me, for...
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A “Strong Catholic” Adrift
One of the things I most enjoy during visits with my family in Southern California, is visiting...
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When Someone Falls From Grace, Help Them Up!
I once heard someone say, “When a person has fallen from grace, don’t kick him down. Help him...
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Eight Ways to Be a Better Godparent
It is an honor to be asked to be a godparent. But choosing a godparent is not merely a way to...
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Prudence and Knowing When to Quit
“And if any one loves righteousness, her labors are virtues; for she teaches self-control and...
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