In talking with our other tired Catholic parent friends, we realized they were struggling too. And it's nothing to be ashamed of - raising little saints is hard work!
5 Habits to Kick in 2025 – and Why
While the rest of the world prepares to start fresh in 2025, pledges to eat better, exercise, and read more books often get the limelight. I encourage my fellow Christians to take an honest look at behaviors and actions that not only hurt ourselves, but also negatively affect families, neighbors, and colleagues.
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5 Ways to Maximize Your Generosity, Even When Money Is Tight
If you're feeling stretched this season, you're not alone. It seems as though everyone is in need of extra funding, extra resources, and extra gifts for kids who would otherwise go without. How can we as Catholic families maximize our giving without putting our own families out this Christmas?
12 Delightful, Faith-Filled Stories to Enjoy as a Family This Season
'Tis the season for cold nights and warm pajamas – the perfect time to cozy up with your children and enjoy some heartwarming stories together! I’ve curated a list of my family’s favorites, which is featured on ChurchPop this week.
Tips for a Peaceful Advent and Christmas
It's supposed to be "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," but it's also, ironically, a season when parents lose their peace. Here are some practical ways to regain - and sustain - the peace during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Do We Have a “Joyful Duty” to Thank God – ALWAYS?
This article is the first time I've really publicly discussed what was going on in the depths of my heart during the worst time of my family's life.
All Saints Day: Easy, No-Sew Costumes for Girls
All Saints Day is quickly approaching! If you’re still unsure how to dress your family for All Saints Day, and are secretly a bit intimidated because you can’t sew or don’t have time to sew, this is the list for you.
Pray This Prayer for Your Grandparents!
If you’ve ever shopped for gifts for grandparents, you’ve undoubtedly seen the kitschy phrase “The Best Parents Get Promoted to Grandparents” or “The Best Dads Get Promoted to Grandpa” or something similar. No doubt, Sts. Joachim and Anne were special. From the beginning of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s life, they took special care to protect Mary and to raise her to love God. They brought her to the Temple to be blessed and consecrated. It appears they did everything right as parents.
A Prayer While Assisting Someone Carrying A Cross
We all have crosses to bear, some heavier than others. But how often do we consider the need to help others carry their crosses? There was Simon of Cyrene, who physically carried the Cross for Jesus during His journey to Calvary...
Prayer for the Person Who “Sanctifies” You
Do you have people who “get on your nerves”? Of course you do. We all do. But if you’re trying to grow in love of God and get your family to Heaven, you’re going to have to change the way you think about those people. St. Josemaría Escrivá is a perfect saint to go to for help in our everyday journey toward holiness. He was a priest who founded Opus Dei, a global apostolate that helps Catholics answer the call to ordinary holiness. He taught that everything we do must be for the glory of God.