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When Laura Frese was three days postpartum, she had to take her newborn back into the hospital to be treated for jaundice. They had been home for only 12 hours, [...]

Four weddings, but only one sacramental marriage. That was the tally by the time Rob and Shannon made their vows to each other 18 years ago. Rob and Shannon are [...]

It's one big memento mori, 'The Sopranos.' You don't realize it while you're watching the series at first, because the show is so drenched in sex and food, gore and [...]

Joe Heschmeyer was once so sure of his vocation to the priesthood that he forgot he was supposed to be discerning it. Everyone around him thought he should be a [...]

Some people are hoarding hand sanitizer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some people are making wills, and some people are slowly retreating into nail-gnawing panic. My husband went and [...]

It is no secret: Natural family planning has its discontents. A number of studies have shown that few Catholics use it, and it is not hard to see why. N.F.P. [...]

'Have you called Tom?' These simple words from a priest changed Jessica's life. Through the course of her marriage, her husband, Hal, had gone from irritable to hostile to explosive, [...]

My kids once asked me if I knew what my own first word was, and I had to tell them that it was 'Amen.' They were a little abashed. What [...]

I suppose America asked me to review 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' because I am pro-life but critical of the mainstream pro-life movement. I especially reject pro-lifers who demonize women and [...]

The article discusses issues in annulment of marriage in the U.S. Catholic Church. The process of annulment includes sending a written testimony on why a marriage is invalid to a diocesan marriage tribunal and examination of the maturity and psychological capacity of the couple. It relates the story of a married couple who were granted annulment from their previous marriages. Also cited is the significance of the removal of a requirement that a tribunal's decision had to be reviewed by another.

'We become human at the point of many spears,' stated Richard Wrangham, a professor of biological anthropology, describing the pitiless justice that communities inflict on those who threaten the safety [...]

The article examines the issues and challenges faced by men and women in their religious life, particularly in their decisions to leave the seminary, by citing the experiences of Magdalene Visaggio, Jessica Packard, and Joe Heschmeyer as examples. Also cited are the data from Georgetown University's Center for Applied Research showing that around 74% of seminarians finished their course in 2019, and the process for acceptance into Catholic priesthood.

The article offers advice for Roman Catholics on choosing godparents for children. Topics include the roles of godparents in Hispanic American culture, the requirements of Roman Catholic canon law for the selection of godparents who are Catholic and validly married, and the role of baptism in Catholic faith.

The article focuses on the process for the beatification of Catholic archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. The topics discussed include a description of the beatification process that includes the gathering of testimonies and investigation of alleged miracles attributed to the candidate, the miraculous rising from death of the newborn James Fulton Engstrom, and the prospect of Archbishop Sheen's beatification and canonization. The impressions of Engstrom's parents about the process are presented.

The article presents several charities that Catholics may choose from to carry out their obligation of charitable giving, grouped according to the sector of society they serve. These include Homeboy Industries, an organization helping former gang members, the mendicant Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, and Midwives for Haiti, a group that serves poor pregnant women in Haiti. Each charity is described and its website address is provided.

The article informs that feast of the Ascension is celebrated on the Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter or the Seventh Sunday of Easter, depending on which diocese one lives in.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of going to psychotherapy and achieving a better understanding of what it means to be a real Catholic.

The article lists several ways to celebrate Respect Life Month as a family including adoption, donation and joining a committee.

The article focuses on the impact of television viewing on children. As stated, excessive screen time can cause children to miss out on fresh air and physical activities, it can make them less socially adept and also interfere with sleep patterns. It further states that despite the shortcomings, television can have its benefits such as imparting education, evoking active participation and providing knowledge about faith. It is suggested that screen time should be regulated by parents.

The article discusses statements by Roman Catholic Pope Francis and Cardinal Seán O'Malley about clergy sexual abuse in Chile. Topics include the importance of listening to victims of clergy sexual abuse, the need for repentance or conversion after wrongdoing, and the notion of call-out culture in relation to a situation involving punk rock culture.

In this article, the author talks about metaphysical similarities between the narrative of Exodus, Biblical story of Israelites leaving Egyptian slavery under the leadership of biblical leader Moses, and the passion, death, and Resurrection of Christ. Topics discussed include celebration of Easter in his family, preparation of seder feast on Holy Saturday, and protection of families from the Angel of Death as told by Moses to the Jews.

In this article, the author says that we should be thankful for the efforts of our loved ones. He says that people celebrate the Thanksgiving Day because God loves them even when they fail. He mentions that people should sit down with their family in their home to have a meal together. He also mentions that Thanksgiving Day is celebrated to focus on peace, joy, harmony, and good intentions.

The article discusses the strategies to regulate television (TV) viewing for children. Various suggestions on regulating time and content are offered which can help in minimizing the adverse effects of the TV on children. It further states that parents should set guidelines and should also involve in screen time with their kids by activities such as making a home film or using questionable content to discuss family values and beliefs.