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
Self-guided Retreat - Week 1
Ash Wednesday
For Individuals
Welcome to MAI’s Lenten Retreat. This retreat provides a program for individuals...Read more
MAI Holds First Dating and Marriage Conference In Effort to Reduce Catholic Divorce Rate
SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Mother of the Americas Institute (MAI), a nonprofit dedicated to evangelizing the Catholic faith across the US, hosted...Read more
Vatican II at 60 and the New Evangelization
Image Credit: Vatican Council II in session by Lothar Wolleh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The fall weather...Read more
Demonize, Destroy, Self-destruct
We recently read a review of Joshua Mitchell’s American Awakening , a book which provides an analysis of the current dysfunction in US...Read more
Right to Life: Why abortion is the pre-eminent issue
Another US bishop has reaffirmed that abortion is the pre-eminent issue in the upcoming election in the United States. This past year, the USCCB...Read more
Can Catholics Be Democrats?
A recent video telling Catholics they cannot be Democrats is becoming a point...Read more