In 2015, Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Jubilee – a Year of Mercy – inviting the whole Church to rediscover God’s infinite compassion and to share it with a hurting world. Although it’s been 10 years since that Jubilee, the spirit of the Year of Mercy is something Catholic families can carry into every season…
No matter how much we love each other, every family has moments of tension, disappointment, and hurt feelings. Words are spoken in anger, promises are forgotten, or misunderstandings grow into resentment.In those moments, it’s easy to retreat into silence or pride. But as Catholic families, we’re called to something better: mercy. Mercy is the heart…
In a noisy world full of loud voices, self-promotion, and constant striving, St. Joseph stands as a quiet reminder: you don’t need to be seen to make an impact. His life was not flashy. There were no grand speeches or famous miracles. And yet, St. Joseph was chosen by God to guard the two greatest…
Math tests, book reports, forgotten assignments – school can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of checklists and pressure. But what if we viewed school not just as an academic challenge, but as an opportunity to shape our children’s souls? As Catholic parents, our goal isn’t just good grades. It’s forming hearts and habits that help…
Laundry piles. Dishes again. Lunches packed. Floors swept. Appointments made. Tantrums managed. The work of homemaking is rarely glamorous. It’s mostly hidden, often repetitive, and hardly ever praised. Yet in the eyes of the Church, and in the heart of God, this work is anything but small. In fact, it may be some of the…
We hear it all the time: “Work hard. Hustle harder. Sleep when you’re dead.” It’s the anthem of a culture that glorifies productivity and runs on burnout. But for Catholic families trying to live with intention, there’s a better question to ask: Is this holy hustle or just hustle? In a world that equates busyness…
If someone peeked into your family’s week, would they be able to tell which day was Sunday? For many families, Sunday has become just another day, overflowing with errands, sports, catch-up tasks, or even back-to-back social events. But the Church calls us to something more. Sunday is meant to be sacred. A day set apart….
There’s something exciting about the back-to-school season: fresh pencils, clean planners, new routines. But for many families, that excitement quickly turns into exhaustion. Within weeks, calendars are bursting, dinners are rushed, and time for connection, rest, and faith seem to disappear. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As Catholic parents, we’re called not…
In the rush of everyday life, family dinners often become an afterthought – or worse, a casualty. Between work schedules, school activities, practices, and the ever-present pull of screens, it’s easy for the dinner table to fall silent or empty. But here’s the truth: mealtime matters more than we think. It’s not just about food….
Pier Giorgio Frassati atop a mountain. (photo: Courtesy photo / Associazione Pier Giorgio Frassati)
It happens almost without thinking. You introduce yourself by what you do: “I’m a teacher… a manager… a stay-at-home parent.” You define your worth by how productive you’ve been or how many likes your latest post received.You replay the mistakes of your past or the fears of your future, wondering if you’ll ever be “enough.”…
Every parent hopes their child will grow up confident, faithful, and strong enough to face life’s challenges. But in a world where truth is blurred and faith is often ridiculed, how do we raise children who can stand firm with courage and grace? The answer lies in the quiet but powerful virtue of fortitude. Fortitude…