Palm Sunday is next week, which means Lent is starting to wrap up. With that in mind and the approach of Holy Week, we are covering the last pillar of lent, Almsgiving. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “Giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is…
Teaching children to pray is a critical part of parenting. Beyond the Our Father and Haily Mary, it’s fantastic to get kids involved in seasonal prayers like The Way of the Cross, which is traditionally prayed by Catholics on Fridays in Lent. However, between endless distractions and busy schedules, it can be hard to make…
If your friend has miscarried, you might not know how to react. However, you can make a difference in this time of loss. In the way you speak to your friend, show up to support her, and offer to help her, you can show a vulnerable mother that she is surrounded by love. Saying the right thing…
Today, February 22, we begin the season of Lent. The Church gives us this Liturgical Season as a period of preparation for the death and resurrection of Christ, as well as an opportunity to remember our own mortality. Living Lent as parents can be challenging. We want to experience an internal conversion ourselves, while also…
Advent is here! Amid the festivities, extra events, and celebrations, many of us might wish we had more time to savor the preparation, the joy, and the peace that comes with living the birth of Jesus Christ! The liturgy of Advent takes us through the journey of the life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It…
As we approach Thanksgiving, a few prayers you can pray with the family on this day, and every day, to give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings he has given us. Song of Thanksgiving: On that day, you will say:I give you thanks, O Lord;though you have been angry with me,your anger has…
In the previous weeks, we celebrated both the Feast of the Archangels – Its Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael – as well as the Feast of the Guardian Angels. We hear about angels in scripture and we might have learned as little children how God assigns one to each of his children. There are times one…
Today more than half of American parents say their child’s use of technology concerns them. The worry about too much screen time, the content they are consuming, the people they are interacting with, cyber bullying, and more. Plus, the remote learning that has been such a standard part of their lives these last two years…
Being a parent comes with special graces and certain challenges. As we wrap up this Year of the Family we’re sharing three prayers for parents. One general prayer, one for college-aged children, and one to St. Joseph. A Parent Prayer: Loving God, You are the giver of all we possess, the source of all of…
There are many great saints ranging from the year 100 to today in 2022 – saints that can offer help, guidance, and support for living a holy life today. Introducing modern saints to children can be a useful way to illustrate that holiness isn’t something relegated to a particular time period, age or geographical area….
With a little less than 6 months left in the Year of the Family, it can be good for us to renew our dedication to the family! One way we can show our love for another is through thoughtful, meaningful dialogue. Taking the time to foster open, healthy dialogue in family life can go a…
No matter their age, teaching children to pray is one of a parent’s most important tasks. Navigating prayer and all its nuances is certainly a life-long task for all of us, but establishing some healthy habits early in life can help them develop into men and women of prayer. Here we’re sharing some simple ways…