Helpful Tips for Highly Sensitive Catholics
Have you heard of the term “highly sensitive person” (HSP)? It is a term, coined by Dr. Elaine Aron, is used primarily in the mental health field and by other physicians to describe people who have a “sensitive system.” This doesn’t mean that they are emotionally...
From a Mom of 10—5 Simple Things to Remember When You Feel Overwhelmed
On paper, you would not have picked my husband and me for the job of raising ten children. Our organization and stress management skills were mid-range. Yet, with prayer and a lot of recalibrating, we made it through. All are adults now and we have a dozen...
Relevant Lessons from St. Alphonsus de Liguori’s “Uniformity with God’s Will”
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” While I haven’t watched any of The Godfather movies, this is the famous line from the third movie that sums up our collective feeling right now. Just as the COVID restrictions were being lifted, we’re being...