Coming Fri on More2Life– Giving and Receiving–Finding the Balance: As Christians we’re called to be self-donative–heroically generous–to others. But there are still times it’s ok to say “no” to requests. And we do have a right to make sure that our needs are met as well. Today on M2L, we’ll look at finding the balance between giving and receiving. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about those times when you feel like you’re having... Read more
Last week, while I was on vacation, several of my Catholic Patheosi colleagues were engaged in vigorous discussions on abstinence education that were precipitated by Elizabeth Smart’s negative comments on the, frankly, unhealthy approaches some abstinence programs take to promote their message. The conversation is continuing among Catholic Patheos bloggers, and earlier today, it was proposed that we all reflect a bit on what a “true” sex education would entail giving lists on what we think that should look like. ... Read more
Coming Thurs on More2Life– Overcoming Resentment: When others hurt us or fail to live up to our expectations, we often feel resentful. But resentment undermines the intimacy the theology of the body calls us to cultivate in our relationships. Today on M2L, we’ll look at the things that cause resentments in our life and how to overcome those challenges. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about dealing with your own resentment or the resentment... Read more
When terrible things happen, such as the tragic events in Moore, Oklahoma, non-believers often challenge Christians by saying, “You Christians are so quick to thank God for every little good thing that happens, as if God is personally causing the sun to rise on your rear end. But you never blame God when bad things happen. Why the double standard? If God is responsible for every little good thing, why isn’t he responsible for the messes too?” This is a... Read more
In any given year about 20% of adults in the US experience one type or another of anxiety disorder so if you do have an anxiety disorder, you’re in good company. The good news is that up to 80% of people who seek treatment for anxiety disorders get better. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable and new, more effective ways to help people are being developed every day. If you are suffering with an anxiety disorder, the best thing to... Read more
Coming Wed on More2Life–Be Not Afraid: Scripture reminds us that Christians have no need to fear, and Pope John Paul II often reminded us of the bible’s exhortation to, “Be not afraid.” Despite all this, it is easy, when difficulties strike, to give into fear. Today on M2L, we’ll look at fear and anxiety; where it comes from and how we can conquer it. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about overcoming the fears... Read more
Hi All, Fear not. I haven’t been eaten by the Patheos-wide DisQus install–not yet anyway. I’ll be on blog-hiatus until May 20th at which time Faith on the Couch will return to its usual high standard of quality posting (which, depending upon your POV, might not be that high at all). In the meantime, please do visit all the other awesome blogs on the Patheos Catholic Channel. I’ll look forward to rejoining you upon my triumphant return in glorious splendor. (Or, you... Read more
Coming Wed on More2Life Radio: Hope for Our Children–We all have a vision of what we want for our children. We all have hopes and dreams for them, and while our children will have to make their own choices, our hopes for them represent the gifts we want to prepare them to receive from God. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1pm Eastern (11am-Noon Central) to share your hopes for your children and discuss ways to make those dreams a reality... Read more
Remember our discussion on the importance of bringing your babies to Church? Remember all the people who argued that you should wait until they’re older? Here’s one more reason to follow my advice. It turns out that if you do what my opponents suggested and wait until your kids are 7, they can steal a car and drive themselves home. Babies can’t drive. See? I win. Read more
COMING TUES ON More2Life–SERENITY NOW! We all want peace in our hearts and in our relationships. But peace is hard to find and we often settle for quiet. There’s an important difference between the two, however, and mere quiet can never satisfy our hunger for true peace. Today on More2Life we’ll look at the quest for peace. We’ll explore what peace really is and what it takes to create it in our hearts and in our lives. M2L... Read more
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