Going on a date with someone new can be exciting, tons of fun, and… awkward. It’s probably a given that there will be moments when one or both of you might want to crawl under a rock and hide. But for Catholics, awkward situations can often pop up in ways that the rest of the […]
The holidays are upon us, and for those of us who are single, that means we’ll soon be bombarded with questions. Family members may ask if we’re bringing anyone home for Christmas this year. Beloved aunts and uncles may joke about our (still) single status. Well-meaning relatives will ask when we’re planning on settling down, […]
This week of Advent we focus on preparation. This is a great time to take a step back and consider how and why we prepare. As my husband and I await the arrival of our first child, we spend a lot of time preparing for the baby. We go to appointments, make sure I eat […]
One night, the phone rang at my place. A young woman I knew needed help understanding God’s will for her vocation. She was in her late twenties, still single, wanting to be married, and trying to figure that out. In the course of the conversation, she dropped this little grenade: “My worst fear is that I’m […]
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19 Part 1 of this topic explained why the Catholic Church prohibits the use of hormonal birth control (HBC). That post also explained […]
When I walked into the coffee shop near my house, I saw a display for a Christmas survival kit. The kit included gingerbread cookies and a few other treats. While the items themselves would make a nice gift set, the name made me ask myself some questions: Why do people need a Christmas survival kit? […]
Bad Moms Christmas DATEWORTHY? YES! This sequel to the surprise 2016 hit tones down the original movie’s raunch somewhat and plays up some positive family messages, and finds the sweet spot to be the funniest movie by miles this year. Only the most uptight will have a problem with this. Thor: Ragnarok DATEWORTHY? YES! The […]
Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God’s will is—what is proper, pleasing, and perfect. Romans 12-2 Why is the Church teaching against contraception? Let’s be clear. The Catholic Church prohibits the use of any form […]
Editors Note: This post was recently updated with new links and new studies. The original blog post is retained at the bottom. If you are in a room with 30 men, 23 of those men have used pornography. And if you are in a room with 30 women, 12 of those women have used pornography—and […]
There is an old country song about a cowboy who accidentally got a girl “with child.” In the lyrics, he asks his friend: “…you know I’m a rake and a ramblin’ man Free as an eagle flies… Well, look at me now and tell me true: Do I look like a daddy to you? Oh, […]
