July 24 is International Self-Care Day. In today’s world we are constantly on the go and 24 hours is not enough to get everything done that we feel we need to complete. The concept of “self-care” is not a priority for many people and as a result people suffer from stress, anxiety, fatigue, and a myriad of other symptoms as they rush to complete their “to-do” list for the day. International Self-Care Day is an opportunity to focus on ourselves... Read more
There has been a growing trend in some states focused on keeping parents out of the loop on what their children are being taught in school. Just this past week in California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning school districts from “requiring that parents be notified of their child’s gender identification change.” There has been a growing trend amongst states that have aggressively worked to implement changes to the transparency of what their children are learning, and what... Read more
Welcome to the 2024 Election Season. Well, this started last year and is in full swing today. Have you had enough yet? I have between the non-stop news coverage and the constant barrage of texts, emails, commercials, and phone calls telling me who I should vote for and why. For the 24-hour period after Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felonies his campaign donations totaled over $54MM. Trump’s total campaign received over $140MM in May. Biden had a campaign... Read more
Do you want a more intimate relationship with God? Do you listen for God when praying and how does he respond to you? Often, we pray the words and we don’t always listen or look for the response. God communicates to us in many ways and at times we may miss his response. How do I know whether the decisions I make are following God’s will? Let’s take a look. How Does God Respond To My Prayers …? One... Read more
Abortion pills are the most common method of abortion in the U.S. These pills continue to be used by women in states that abortion is limited and/or banned and do not have abortion centers. The premise behind these pills is women can have chemical abortions at home up to 10 weeks into the pregnancy under a doctor’s care. While convenient to the mother, there are issues with this approach. Let’s take a look. How Safe Is It? One of the... Read more
Today, June 6, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion. This Is still the largest seaborne invasion in history as the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy leading to the defeat of the German army in World War II. There were many good young men that lost their lives on this day, but without their sacrifice the world today may have looked very different. The Road to the Invasion While the Holocaust is believed to have started in... Read more
Pro-lifers everywhere must understand that we are under attack by the Biden DOJ. In a previous article, I had written about the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU), and the DC5, five fetuses suspected of being aborted at or after birth. In October 2020, Lauren Handy, a self-described Catholic Anarchist, led the takeover of an abortion clinic blocking access to the clinic. During the takeover an employee of the clinic was injured. Handy’s actions were clearly a violation of the FACE... Read more
There is no doubt that society needs more of God’s presence in the world. There are many times we may feel that today’s society is Godless, but as Catholics, we know He is always there with us and at work in our lives. Unfortunately, each generation seems to be moving away from God as opposed to towards Him. Yes, we are charged to “live our faith” and in the words attributed to St. Francis, “preach the gospel at all times,... Read more
Most Catholics are aware that Ascension Thursday will occur on May 9th this year. This day marks 40 days into the Easter liturgical season, and occurs 10 days before the Feast of Pentecost. Outside of the dates and what they mean as far as the church seasons go, what is the significance of Ascension Thursday? Yes, Jesus rose to Heaven to be seated next to the Father, but what does that mean to us? Let’s take a look. We Celebrate... Read more
It has been a little more than 6 months since Hamas attacked innocent Israelis in their homes on a peaceful Saturday morning on October 7th. Israel retaliated and is working to remove Hamas from Gaza, but the number of deaths from this effort is staggering. Many are innocent bystanders including children. The backlash has given rise to Pro-Palestinian protests across the world countered in many cases by Pro-Israel protests. These protests have been violent at times, especially on college... Read more
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