Pre-Lent Tutorial Series: Almsgiving & Perfection in Love
As we near Ash Wednesday, it is time we complete our Pre-Lent series on the acts of religion by addressing the third act: almsgiving....Read more
Pre-Lent Tutorial Series: Prayer Part II
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes first vocal prayer, which is the mode of prayer by which we approach God by talking directly...Read more
Pre-Lent Tutorial Series: Prayer Part I
If you are like many of us (who would be reading such a blog any way), it is likely that when you hear an...Read more
Pre-Lent Tutorial Series: Fasting Part III
St. Faustina said that if the Angels could envy, they would envy man for two reasons: the Eucharist and the capacity to suffer. Both...Read more
Pre-Lent Tutorial Series: Fasting Part II
The Christian school of fasting serves a two-fold meaning. Fasting is a pathway to freedom because it is an important aspect of self-mastery. Self-mastery...Read more
Pre-Lent Tutorial Series: Fasting Part I
Let's reprise an earlier series of articles on the spiritual life as we as we approach Lent. Lent is a time in which we...Read more
My Flesh for the Life of the World
Context
In the three-year cycle of readings, we are now in Year B when our Gospel readings are generally from Mark’s...Read more
A Call to Courtship? How to Date Intentionally
Young people often express their desire for authentic friendship and their struggle to find a community. Without any in-person connections, more and more people are turning to online dating, which by its nature can make one feel even more isolated and misunerstood.
Lessons From the Tribunal
At this year's Dating and Marriage Conference , Anastacio Hinojosa, the former Director of the tribunal for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, shared his experiences overseeing annulments with a heartfelt intention – to spare others from the painful predicaments faced by couples seeking an annulment at the tribunal.
Marriage Communication for a Holy Partnership
In a world where communication suffers due to endless distractions and where selfishness often prevails, Deacon Chris Sperling's talk, "Communication at Every Stage of Marriage," serves as guide for couples navigating the complexities of married life. With over 13 years of experience in family therapy and armed with a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Deacon Sperling brings not only expertise but also a profound understanding of the sacred bond of marriage.Read more
- 1 of 13
- ›