Faith on the Couch
A new study discovered that 48% of parents report technology disrupting time with their children such as during meals, playtime, or other activities more than three times a day. Read more
A new study discovered that 48% of parents report technology disrupting time with their children such as during meals, playtime, or other activities more than three times a day. Read more
Feeling overwhelmed is something that we all experience all too often. Our “to-do” lists are seemly endless between work, home life, family life, relationships, and every other commitment or obligation we may have. Because of this, it becomes very easy for us to fall into the mindset of “I have to get everything done!” and we feel like “everything is up to us” which hinders us from getting the help we need. Furthermore, sometimes, we struggle to open up to... Read more
We all have our preferred brands: Our favorite kind of soda, our favorite brand of ice cream, or even our favorite type of laundry detergent. But did you know that our personal brand preferences can have a serious effect on our relationships and even cause divorce? It’s not as silly as it sounds. A new study conducted at Duke University reveals that “preferring different brands can affect our happiness in relationships more than shared interests or personality traits.” Researchers discovered... Read more
Spiritual direction is a great way to grow closer to Jesus Christ and His church. Read more
We all have an inner voice. I’m not necessarily referring to the “Jiminy Cricket, conscience” type of inner voice, but rather, an inner sense that helps us identify emotions, opinions, make decisions, and so on. Because we have this constant inner voice, however, it is easy for us to get caught up in our personal monologue which could cause unnecessary anxiety. A new study by Dr. Mark Seery, an associate professor in the University of Buffalo’s Department of Psychology, found... Read more
Guest post by Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D. A life lived in faith has only one final goal, intimate communion with Jesus Christ. Without Him, life is empty and stripped of its ultimate meaning. With Him, we gain a sense of fulfillment and purpose. While perfect communion only exists when, at the end of our lives, we see God in the face; the nature of the Christian life is to grow in ever-deepening intimacy with Him during our earthly walk. Over... Read more
Does God really care about our sex lives? Read more
When you’re disagreeing with someone, don’t forget to pray for them. Read more
At the upcoming USCCB Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, my wife and co-author, Lisa Popcak, will be leading a panel titled, The Family and Sexuality: Challenges and Opportunities. One of the first questions the panel will address is, “What is often overlooked when attempting to evangelize people about the Catholic vision of sex and love especially in marriage and family life?” Our response? The single most overlooked point in communicating the importance of the Church’s view on sex in marriage... Read more
How much longer will people continue to perpetuate the myth that Hormonal Contraceptives are safe and healthy? Read more
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