A dear friend lost her father Saturday.  There are no words for the whole in her heart, in her life. This is an ache that will linger because when we experience the loss of a person, that thin veil between life and death seems impenetrable. 

The phrase, “Lex Orandi, lex credendi” has always been the battle cry of good liturgical practices. Namely, “the Church prays as the Church believes”.

This year, Catholics world-wide celebrate the Year for Priests. The world over, Christians everywhere, are called by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to pray for priests and for an increase in vocations.

My dad has so many favorite expressions I could fill a book with them. Here’s one: “Youth is wasted on the young.” Sounds silly at first hearing, but think about it.

With the thought provoking conclusion of Katherine Valentine’s wonderful novel Sweet Dreams, I’m very happy to share the following recipes provided by the author. 

I think that one of the hardest things about being a Mom is the realization that I am no longer only responsible for my own soul. I am also accountable for my children’s souls as well.

“Mom, I think I want to be a Catholic,” my six-year-old announced last month as we entered Sunday Mass.

I think it was a worm he was searching for in the puddle but maybe it was a leaf, one never knows with a four year old boy!  That being said I guess we are all like four year old boys!

With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But, hibernating is for bears. As humans it’s important to stay active through [...]

So NFP is great, right?

Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at Dine Without Whine

I’m not known for my flexibility.  It’s not just that I’m neither athletic nor interested in becoming more so.  It’s that I want my world situated into a planner, complete with alphabetized lists and prioritized to-dos. 

Catholic mothers and fathers should be very concerned about the continued progress that is being made by President Barack Obama towards increasing immoral secularism in our American government and military forces.

Every Friday morning, my parish offers hosts a group rosary.  There is something really special to me about praying the rosary with others and I’ve been considering attending ever since I first read it in the bulletin.

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Today, I have the good fortune of appearing on two morning radio shows to help spread the word about my new book The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul.

If you’re single, or have a family member or friend who may be leading a single lifestyle, please share this article with them and refer them to CatholicMatch.com for additional resources.

Tonight, Greg and I had a “date night” to attend a “Sweethearts Dinner”.  The event was fantastic, a good time with special friends.  The keynote was delivered by our incredible Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and her husband Paul, who gave a funny, uplifting and inspirational talk. 

Since we love giving things away, and since we love great books for kids, this month we are offering you a chance to win some wonderful books from Bezaelel Books, a fantastic Catholic publishing house.

With so much negativity these days related to my alma mater, I’m thrilled to help spread the good news about something truly wonderful that is happening soon at Notre Dame – this year’s Edith Stein Project.