Many of us have probably heard St. Augustine and his writings referenced in homilies since he’s a great saint and doctor of the Church. He was a bishop in the late 300s-early 400s A.D., and one of the greatest minds in Church history, so he might not quite seem terribly relevant to our daily life […]
Month: January 2018
Dating & Divorce: What Does the Church Really Teach?
When I first learned the basics of Church teaching on divorce and remarriage in an abstract, impersonal way during my undergrad, it felt fairly clear-cut and straightforward. But once I had to try and explain it to a close Catholic friend of mine as she tried to navigate the waters of separating from her abusive […]
St. John Paul II: A Pope for All of Us
There are a lot of reasons to love Pope John Paul II. As one of the longest-serving Popes in modern times and definitely one of the most prolific writers of the Papacy, this great saint can actually seem a little intimidating at first glance. I mean, let’s face it —the man was amazing. But a […]
CINEMA-ZLOWSKI! – CARL’S 2017 TOP TEN AND BOTTOM FIVE FILMS
After watching more than 100 movies in 2017, these are my 10 favorites and five most hated films of the year so far. I’ve yet to see a few awards contenders (“The Shape of Water” and “Darkest Hour” foremost among them), but will catch up in time for Oscar predictions. My 10 favorites, which are […]
Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin: An Example of Holy Romance & God-Centered Marriage
Have you ever noticed that the vast majority of saints seem to be priests or religious? Don’t get me wrong; there is often plenty in the lives of holy men of the altar and women of the convent to inspire us and lead us into deeper holiness through their example. But in a way, these […]
Four Tips to Help You Read the Social Cues in Emails, Texts, and Private Messages
My husband and I dated long-distance for over three years while I was away at school out of state. And even after having established the groundwork of our relationship while we were in the same physical area, it was still a challenge for us to have good communication at times when we had to rely […]
The Grass is Always Greener: Dealing with Attraction to Unavailable People
It might seem like everyone else in your life has no trouble locating people of the opposite gender who are ready and willing for a relationship, people who are available. And for you, maybe it’s not so simple. In our fallen world, there are plenty of reasons that the people we’re attracted to might not […]
Forty and Fabulous-Do You Really Know More About Dating in Your Forties?
By the time you have turned forty, you know a thing or two about dating, especially about dating in the Catholic world. You have learned a ton at this age. You have gained wisdom; you have also taken a few spills. You have had a few victories. Your character has matured. And you may have […]
One of a Kind – Catholic Comedian Tom Clark
Tom Clark has learned to overcome tough crowds during a stand-up comedy career that has taken him to stages nationwide, as well as TV shows including “Conan,” “The Late Late Show,” and “Premium Blend” over the past 20 years. While the Milwaukee native always managed to make his classmates laugh while growing up in Catholic […]
St. Joan of Arc: An Example of Courage in the Face of Ridicule
I’ve known some Catholic women who have taken St. Joan of Arc as their patron saint almost solely for the reason that a girl-soldier-saint sounds pretty hardcore, fierce – dare I say BA? And really, St. Joan was all those things, but also much more. To me, she’s always been a strong example of someone […]