What My Son’s Sticky Highchair Is Teaching Me about Venial Sin

What My Son’s Sticky Highchair Is Teaching Me about Venial Sin

Emily Jerger reflects on the importance of a regular examination of conscience and the act of contrition. 

Eight Countercultural Thoughts on Managing the School Year

Meredith Frediani shares thoughts on what matters most during the school year. What will your family prioritize?

Learning Contentment

Neena Gaynor reflects on how true peace in a busy homesteading life comes not from nostalgia or self-sufficiency, but from the rooted faith Marcus Grodi explores in his new book.

Meatless Friday: Salad, Pesto, and Pickles

Alex Resch shares three meatless recipes to use up some summer garden veggies and herbs. Download our printable recipe card!

What “Song” or “Dance” Is the Lord Inviting You To?

Father Fred Jenga, C.S.C., delivers a beautiful homily encouraging us to respond to God's plan for us.

Long before computer games, TV, and other sedentary indoor games came to dominate families, children in good-weather places used to play outside in the open. They acted out roles that were...

Sandpaper People

Margaret Gartlgruber ponders how we respond to the difficult people in our lives — and how their presence can in fact be a good thing.

The Ten Commandments for a Successful and Fruitful Marriage

Father Martin Nchedo Umeatuegbu, a priest of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, NM, shares the marriage advice he offers in pre-Cana classes in his parish.

What About Martha?

Caroline Godin wrestles with the busyness of everyday life while trying to make room for Jesus.