Look at this Uno-Liturgy Mashup Card Game!
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Like Uno? Like being Catholic? Good—we have a new card game to show you!
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13 Must-Have Resources for Brand New Catholic Parents
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Parenting today comes with a lot of responsibility and an overwhelming amount of choices. Don’t believe me? Take a stroll down the baby aisle at your local grocery store and be prepared to be shocked by the sheer amount of diaper brands new parents can pick from. But parents aren’t only called to clothe, diaper,
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9 Scripture Passages for 9 Months of Pregnancy
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With doctor visits, baby showers, swelling, stress, joy, and a growing belly that come with pregnancy, it’s easy to forget to prepare yourself spiritually to welcome your newborn little baby into the world. That’s why Éline Landon crafted maternal reflections and Scripture passages. Her new book helps Catholic moms prayerfully live each month of pregnancy
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10 Useful Prayers for the Busy Seasons of Life
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No matter how crazy and hectic your life is, you still need to pray. Here are ten prayers you can pray regardless of how full your schedule is. Pray them at the stoplight, while you’re pouring your morning coffee, or while putting the kids to bed. 1. “Jesus, I trust in you” Found at
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Tackle Tough Situations with the Mind of Christ
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Have you ever had an argument with your parents or siblings? How do you know when to correct someone and when to not say anything at all? How do you control your temper? The answer to all of these questions lies in changing how we think about conflict. “Note how each of these questions begin:
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4 Incredible Pairs of Saints Who Were Siblings
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As Christians, we’re all called to live a life of holiness. While it can be a welcome invitation to love friends, neighbors, and our community, family can be a whole different story. In fact, it’s often hardest to love those closest to us. If you struggle to live out the universal call to holiness at
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5 Quotes from Gaudete Et Exsultate That Will Make You Smile
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Pope Francis, with his signature blend of happy smiles and seemingly endless joy, released his newest Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad) last month. The whole document is worth reading, because it’s filled with wonderful insights, practical advice, and just enough challenging lines to make you re-evaluate where you are in your own
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Here’s What Your Favorite Saints Would Bring to Easter Dinner
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There’s nothing like Easter Sunday dinner. After 40 days of fasting, prayer, and alms giving, now is the time for celebrating the Resurrection of Christ! Maybe family gathers around your grandparent’s table and catches up over smoked ham and turkey. Perhaps friends come to your home and share a simple meal after Mass in the
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At Odds with Your Family during the Holidays? Call on Leonie Martin
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Thanksgiving Day kicks off the holiday season for us here in America – a season full of beauty and opportunity to reflect on the marvelous blessings we have been given in unique and individual ways, but also a season which can be challenging for those of us who struggle to connect with our families. Too
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You Need to Watch These 10 Pro-Life Commercials
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With some products, it just makes sense to have a pro-life advertisement, especially when their business deals with babies, children, the sick or elderly. Let’s celebrate those products that celebrate the joys of all life! Pampers Doritos NOT a normal contraction! Chex Mix Get born, baby! Cheerios More Babies PLEASE! Johnson’s
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Fun Cry Room Activities for Adults!
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Trying hard to stay focused during mass while in the cry room? Are there too many distractions around you? Interesting odors wafting near your nose? Is the crunching of cereal all that you hear? Do I have a solution for you! Yes, our total and complete attention should be directed toward God in worship. But
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Finally, Catechesis for the WHOLE Family – Check Out Our New “A Family of Faith” Series!
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Catechesis for the Whole Family In the midst of various catechetical frameworks and platforms, catechesis is often centered on either solely the child (e.g., CCD) or solely the adult (e.g., RCIA). However, how often is catechesis focused on the WHOLE family? After all, as Pope Saint John Paul II reminded us in his 1981
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Hilarious Things You Will ONLY Hear In A Catholic Home
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Who knew Catholic culture could saturate so many parts of your life? The longer you are Catholic, the more you realize there are certain things you will only hear a Catholic say. And then there’s the things your friends ask you… because they are not Catholic. Here’s a list of what you’ll only hear in a Catholic home.
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7 Challenging Quotes to Catholics Involved in Politics
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Governments and administrations, whether led by Democrats, Republicans, or other political affiliates, all come and go. However, the kingdom of God is timeless, and far surpasses any political turmoil that may arise. After all, as Jesus reminds us, “My kingdom does not belong to this world” (John 8:36). Jesus – neither Democrat, nor Republican, nor Socialist, nor
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Taylor Swift surprises Catholic grandpa for Christmas
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Taylor Swift and her family joined a rural Missouri Catholic family for some festivities the day after Christmas. Cyrus Porter (a.k.a. “Popo”), is a World War Two veteran and a huge Taylor Swift fan. A local news story about his love for Taylor went viral earlier in the year. So when his daughter gathered the
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Christmas According to Kids is AMAZING!
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Kids. Are. Awesome. Fantastic job by Southland Christian Church.
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What It Looks Like When Parents Are Supported By Their Parish
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Have you ever been to a Baptism in Catholic Mass? One of the things we agree to do as a congregation is to raise these children in the Catholic Faith and to encourage their parents to do the same. It is a heavy responsibility that God puts on parents. A blessing and a joy, but
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13 Real-Life Pictures That Prove Being A Parent Is Awful
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There are a lot of people who are insistent on never having children. Many people feel they would be doing children a disservice by bringing them into a world full of hate and unrest. Others feel children are too much of a burden. I decided to be a voice for these people, using my family
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