Coming Tues on M2L: When Feelings Attack!– Our emotions are a natural part of us and therefore a gift from the Lord, but when our feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, and frustration run away with us (as they often do) emotions easily become the gift we’d like to return. Today on M2L, we’ll talk about developing a healthy attitude toward our emotions and what it takes to control your feelings instead of letting them control you. Don’t forget to answer... Read more
Amy Welborn is spot on in identifying what she calls the weird sense of “relief” expressed by many on the election of Pope Francis. To be honest, I’ve been getting the impression that in certain quarters, people aren’t so much rejoicing that Pope Francis was elected as much as they are rejoicing at what they imagine to be the end of the papal era of JPII and BXVI with their shared focus on personal responsibility, the authentic nature of love, and the... Read more
In Sunday’s gospel, we’re reminded that only “he without sin” may cast the first stone. Clearly forgiveness is important to the Christian walk. On the show today, we reminded listeners of St. Augustine’s definition of forgiveness; specifically, that it involves surrendering our desire to hurt someone for having hurt us. It doesn’t mean pretending that everything is OK when its not, or letting someone off the hook. It means surrendering the anger that makes you want to lash out... Read more
With the conclave and election of the new Pope, celibacy was front and center in the news. Will it change? What’s it all about? Can it be healthy? Why is it so hard for the world to “get” what Catholics are trying to say through the witness of celibacy. Dr. Wanda Poltawska of the Pontifical Academy of Krakow argues that the world struggles with the possibility of a healthy celibacy because for the lay person, celibacy is usually imposed but for... Read more
COMING MONDAY ON MORE2LIFE: THE CHALLENGE OF FORGIVENESS– Yesterday’s Gospel reminded us that he without sin should case the first stone. Today we reflect on the call to mercy and the challenge of forgiveness. We’ll look at what forgiveness is and isn’t, what it requires of us, and what we can legitimately require of the people we’re trying to reconcile with. Don’t forget to answer Monday’s M2L Facebook Question of the Day (Two-fer: Answer one or both) 1. What common offenses... Read more
The last decade has uncovered the seriousness of abuse in the Church. The Church has done a great deal to make certain that young men and women are safe but the road for the victims of institutional abuse can be long and hard. New research shows that institutional abuse (abuse that occurs in the context of a school, church, universities, scouts, etc) can lead to an even more complicated recovery than other forms of sexual trauma. Researchers are now learning... Read more
The Poobah’s at Patheos descended today from on high to invite the lowly serfs laboring in the digital fields of their various channels to write, in 200 words or less, why we are whatever faith we are. Here’s my contribution of 198 words (but who’s counting?) So, why are you Catholic? Share your thoughts WHY I AM CATHOLIC If religion represents the human quest to draw closer to God, I want nothing less than a religion that makes the boldest, most... Read more
Couples who are marriage masters know that you can’t build a great marriage without great tools. Today, think about the tools you might need to take you marriage to the next level. Check out the the library or your local bookstore for a great new relationship book (you don’t even have to agree with everything the author says. Its about starting a conversation!), reserve your spot on a Marriage Encounter Weekend, check out the cool resources at ForYourMarriage.org. Do something... Read more
Here’s a sneak peak at an article I have in the upcoming edition of Family Foundations magazine. What? You don’t subscribe? Well, there’s a simple fix to that problem! Regardless, check it out. Manning Up Through NFP. Dr. Greg Popcak We hear a lot about the benefits of NFP and there are many. But it’s also true that NFP requires a great deal of sacrifice and struggle that is neither fun nor easy. Worth it? Sure. Fun? Not really.... Read more
The Church teaches parents’ are the child’s primary educators. Moms and Dads, you can’t overestimate the importance of your role in raising children who are capable of having healthy, holy, happy marriage and family lives. A new study really highlights the importance of giving teens a strong family life. Here are some of the findings… Individuals who themselves expressed greater levels of positive engagement in their families as adolescents displayed and received more positive engagement in their marriages, independent of... Read more
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