Throughout history the male has been the spiritual head of the family. As the faith leader, the fundamental action for a Catholic husband/dad to accomplish is to get his wife and children – and himself – to Mass every week. The Mass is “the source and summit of the Christian life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church1324).... Continue Reading →

For parents of preschoolers, making the decision on when to enroll their children in kindergarten is not an easy one. Not all youngsters are ready for kindergarten just because they will be the educational system’s “charmed age.”  The so-called charmed age when a child is ready for kindergarten is determined by each state. The majority of... Continue Reading →

The world views authentic Catholicism as hateful and intolerant for supporting God’s standards in regard to homosexuality and so-called transgenderism.  Especially in the month of June when so-called “pride month” saturates society, it takes fortitude to be counter-cultural. Christians need to be prepared at all times, and especially in June, for the secular culture to call... Continue Reading →

Kids certainly deserve to enjoy a summer vacation.  However, there is a big problem that develops if children stop any form of “schooling” for two or more months straight.  This void period of learning will create “summer slide.” Summer slide is when students return to school in the fall with lower ability in academic skills than at... Continue Reading →

Miracles are supernatural signs brought about by God that indicate His glory. We associate miracles with long ago accounts we read about in Scripture, such as the Incarnation and the Resurrection. However, God works miracles today.  There are about three dozen miracles attributed to Jesus in the Gospels. There are the often proclaimed ones, such as:... Continue Reading →

When Catholics partake in the Sacrament of Confession they are both acknowledging and praising the holiness of God and His loving mercy. Whereas one might be able to see Confession as a wonderful opportunity of experiencing God’s mercy, one might still be hesitant to receive the Sacrament. This can be due to feeling embarrassment over... Continue Reading →

Confession provides graces and serves as a wonderful opportunity for Catholics to experience God’s mercy. Sadly, the majority of today’s Catholics pass up this amazing opportunity.  Some Catholics forego this Sacrament merely out of embarrassment. While others decline out of not understanding the importance of confessing one’s sins to a priest and not realizing the... Continue Reading →

The Sunday immediately following Easter Sunday is referred to as the Feast of Divine Mercy. It is associated with the written recordings and a drawn image of a young nun’s encounters with Jesus approximately 100 years ago. These recordings and image have led today to millions of Catholics religiously praying a chaplet, contemplating Jesus’s words... Continue Reading →

Fasting has always been a part of the world God created. Moses, David, and John the Baptist were some Biblical people who were known to fast. Of course, Christ fasted in the desert for forty days.  The Christian practice of fasting serves as a spiritual exercise that draws us nearer to God. Fasting helps to release... Continue Reading →