Jesus would have definitely taken his paid days of vacation—all of them.
Family Life
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Judge: Catholic agency must consider same-sex couples for foster placement
The Catholic agency’s leadership testified in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia that doing so would amount to church approval of LGBT relationships.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Infographic: ‘Humanae Vitae’ anniversary sees an emphasis on Natural Family Planning in the church
Though most Catholics say they use artificial contraception, the church is finding a receptive audience for Natural Family Planning programs.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
Montessori schools are exceptionally successful. So why aren’t there more of them?
The Montessori Method is not only superior to all alternatives, but categorically so.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Jesus calls us to the fellowship of family
To share life with the Lord is to give life itself to those whom we love in the Lord.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Separating immigrant families is a cruel means to a cruel end
Separating families will not stop drug traffickers or gang members. Its only purpose is to punish migrants seeking their own American dream.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How you can help parents struggling with young children at Mass
If you are a young mom or dad, struggling with your kids at church: Take heart. You are not alone.
Posted inFaith
How can parents keep their children in the faith?
Our May 23 guest is Kristin Gilger. We’ll be talking to her about her recent article, “What can Catholic moms do if they want their kids to stay Catholic? Let go.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis has made 14 new cardinals What Childish Gambino and Flannery O’Connor have in common What can Catholic preachers […]
Posted inFaith, News
Philadelphia Archdiocese sues city over foster care placements
At issue is a long-standing practice of CSS not to perform evaluations of the homes of same-sex couples wishing to care for foster children.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I lost my mom 83 years ago, but Our Lady never left me.
One day, I looked up to the statue of Our Lady and prayed: “God has taken my mother. I need you to be my mother.”