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Find the time to be alone with God in adoration this year

January 12, 2021

Charla Misse recommends going to adoration.
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In God's eyes, everyone is made in his image

December 16, 2020

We should all try to treat each other with love and respect, no matter our differences.
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Teachable moments during pandemic require a listening ear

November 20, 2020

by Casey Sprehe

The events of 2020 have shaken us. May we hear God when he speaks.
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November begins with an end and ends with a beginning

November 6, 2020

by Leslie Bertucci

November has a singular claim to fame: it is the only month that begins with an end and ends with a beginning.
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‘Unfrozen’: Be who you are called to be

October 26, 2020

by Sarah McDonald

As parents, we are called to foster goodness and godliness in each and every aspect of our children’s lives.
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Home becomes a true haven in time of COVID-19

October 7, 2020

by Jenny Dendinger

Jenny Dendinger and her husband have found a way to keep their 'date nights' during the pandemic.
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We were meant to be free

September 22, 2020

by Ana Borden

Grandfather's exodus from Cuba taught family valuable lessons.
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Follow Christ, who is 'The Way'

September 10, 2020

As Christians, we understand that to get to eternal life we need a path, direction, a foundation and assistance.
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Regular prayer with your children can reap amazing fruit

August 31, 2020

Nola Catholic Parenting columnist Charlotte Phillips discusses the importance of praying as a family.
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It’s OK for us as parents not to have all the answers

August 13, 2020

"Jesus wept." It’s known as the shortest verse in the English Bible, and yet it says a lot.
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While caring for others, God encourages self care

July 29, 2020

I didn’t need a pandemic to tell me that I can use improvement at self-care. I’ve always known that.
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Why would God who carried us through Katrian, abandon us now?

July 15, 2020

The first six months of the year have presented all of us with challenges unlike we have ever faced.
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God's incredible generosity shines through adoption

July 4, 2020

(God) has not forgotten us but set aside a unique child (or children) for us, just as he does for every couple blessed with pregnancies.
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Jesus wants to pass on God’s unconditional love to parents

June 17, 2020

I was watching Mass on WLAE from St. Louis Cathedral recently and something the archbishop said spoke to me, really struck a chord and made me reflect.
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Summer enrichment for children includes Catholic options

June 4, 2020

Each year, as summer approaches, I begin to organize my son’s summer plans so that he is engaged while I am working.
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Traditions may have been interrupted, but we won’t be defeated

May 21, 2020

As we journey through this pandemic, it has been two months – and we are in May.
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Putting on an ‘attitude of gratitude’ can help us navigate hurdles

May 14, 2020

Working from an attitude of gratitude is more important now than ever. The one prayer that goes through my head and comes out of my mouth all day long is, “Thank you, God!”
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Navigating pregnancy in the midst of a pandemic

May 7, 2020

Of all the pregnancy handbooks that exist, none covers what to do in a pandemic.
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Why is this gift of extra family time so challenging?

April 28, 2020

While it is a gift to have unexpected family time, honestly, it is also a challenge.
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Our opportunity to shine in unity like generations before

April 24, 2020

Many of our parents or grandparents fought in or were affected by World War II.
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