Columnists
Too Anxious to Function
I’m a pretty anxious person – I have the prescription to prove it. I tend to look at the details of a situation and easily
Theresa Williams
May 12, AD 2015
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Family
Created to Be You
“So they’re both napping?” asked my husband, incredulous, “Can you nap?” Quiet time has been pretty rare around my house since my eldest abandoned naps
Megan Twomey
May 7, AD 2015
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Family
The Secret to Prioritizing
I feel like I have finally figured it out. I’ve been getting stressed out about to-do lists for years, but the last year (since I’ve
Julie Machado
April 29, AD 2015
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Columnists
A Couch Is NOT a Promise
Not too long ago, my best friend moved in with her boyfriend. It’s a big deal: this is her third long-term, serious relationship, but the
Siobhan Benitez
April 16, AD 2015
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Family
Pray, Read and Exercise: We Have the Time
Since becoming a father I can’t even count the number of times I have heard variations of “Oh, you’ll see, just wait. Once you have
Ryan Kraeger
April 13, AD 2015
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Life
My Husband Isn’t Trained
My husband isn’t trained to pause his video game and come downstairs to greet me when I get home after a long day. My husband
Amanda Sloan
February 23, AD 2015
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Columnists
Why English is the Best Language to Talk About “Love”
I’m sure you’ve heard it. Your Spanish or French or German speaking friends have mentioned that English is just lacking when it comes to “love.” Maybe
Siobhan Benitez
February 14, AD 2015
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Dating
A Catholic Valentine’s Day: How to reclaim and retain your sanity
If you are a warm-blooded, sentient, and rational American who desires to love and be loved, then you have probably experienced at some point in your life
Jordan Haddad
February 12, AD 2015
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Married Life
3 Ways Families Can Serve Singles
The family is the domestic church. As a part of the larger Church, we too are called to evangelize. Yet often families do not feel
Bob Waruszewski
January 7, AD 2015
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Family
Passing On Motherhood
I’ve always loved my mom. It could be that hindsight is 20/20, but I don’t remember my teenage years being awful. My mom and I
Amanda Sloan
January 7, AD 2015
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Columnists
Why I Got Married in a Church
I’ve been to some beautiful weddings in some ugly churches. Either the carpet was old, the tabernacle was weird, the lighting was off, or the
Lauren Meyers
December 15, AD 2014
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Career
A Servant’s Heart
Last night, my husband Will and I put our little daughter Grace to bed and had our first moments of alone time… barely, before Will had
J.R. Baldwin
December 12, AD 2014
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Columnists
Why I Did Invite Family and Friends to My Wedding
There’s an article doing the rounds on Social Media at the moment. It is titled “Why I Didn’t Invite Family Or Friends To My Wedding”.
Chelsea Houghton
November 14, AD 2014
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Family
Theology from the Floor: Humility and Toddlers
One of the most surprising things about being a parent is the number of times I realize that my children are really the ones teaching
Luke Arredondo
November 3, AD 2014
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Columnists
Considerations About the Synod
In light of the many articles and comments arising from the recent Synod on the Family, I would like to offer some thoughts on the
Matthew Heinrich
October 26, AD 2014
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Columnists
Synod Psych Up
Much has been said about the Synod on the Family, underway in Rome right now. Ink has been spilled, opinions made, worry and confusion abound.
Rachel Zamarron
October 14, AD 2014
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Columnists
Babies R Us, Or, How I Realized That My Survival was a Miracle
Creating a baby registry at Babies R Us, can be something of a spiritual epiphany. As my wife and I approached the priestesses at the
Ryan Kraeger
September 29, AD 2014
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Columnists
A Living, Changing Love
I remember taking our frozen wedding cake out on our first anniversary, only to discover it was not the same cake we had put in
Megan Twomey
September 25, AD 2014
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Columnists
Pope Francis’ Missionary Impulse: a Transformation I Didn’t Want
By Sarah Summers Granger “I dream of a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything.” – Pope Francis Ten years ago, I didn’t want a transformative
Family Missions Company
September 3, AD 2014
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Family
The Expectant Couples Guide to Praying the Joyful Mysteries
As my wife and I await the arrival of our second child, our first daughter, we have been filled with many similar emotions and feelings
Matthew Higgins
August 29, AD 2014
1 Comment
Columnists
The Ephesians 5 Wife: Subject or Spoiled?
The Bible mentions subjugation of wives and everyone gets upset, but Christian Grey does it and nobody bats an eye! Tell me how this makes
Lauren Meyers
August 24, AD 2014
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