5 Ways to Be a Father Like St. Joseph
Jordan Watwood In his apostolic letter “Patris Corde” (which in Latin means “With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis urges the faithful to imitate the virtues of St. Joseph. He describes St. Joseph as an exemplar for fathers everywhere, one who protected the Holy Family and thus became “a minister of salvation” for all. Five virtues […]
Driving While Pregnant: Essential Tips
Bella Wright Is It Safe? For most expecting mothers, driving remains safe throughout pregnancy. However, nausea, fatigue, or difficulty with posture—especially as your body changes—can make driving uncomfortable or even unsafe. When Should You Consider Stopping? Remain mindful of warning signs such as: Listen to your body—and check in with your doctor—if you notice […]
Charter of the Rights of the Family
Presented by the Holy See to all persons, institutions and authorities concerned with the mission of the family in today’s world October 22, 1983 Preamble Considering that: A. The rights of the person, even though they are expressed as rights of the individual, have a fundamental social dimension which finds an innate and vital expression […]
A Time Long Passed.
William Manchester, a celebrated journalist and historian of the post WWII years, stressed in a memoir of combat experience in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II that by the standards of the late 1970s, when he wrote “Goodbye Darkness”, the values and behavior of that wartime stood worlds apart. Manchester had to inform […]
Whatever Happened to Manhood?
Louis Markos| – August 5th, 2025| Wayne Braudrick spares no punches in calling men to live up to a biblical ideal: one which expects them to be focused servant leaders who are true to their word, who fight for the right, who commit themselves to life-long learning, and who form strong, lasting friendships. Whatever Happened […]
Blessing of a Home
I would like information on the proper way to have a home blessed. What does it entail and who performs it? A: The Roman Ritual (Book of Blessings) provides blessings of a home for two occasions. One is the blessing of a new home which can be done at any time. The other is a […]
When a Pregnant Mother Suffers a Heart Attack, her Baby helps Heal it.
In one of nature’s most awe-inspiring biological miracles, scientists have discovered that when a pregnant woman suffers a heart attack, her unborn baby may instinctively rise to the occasion by sending stem cells to repair her damaged heart tissue. This phenomenon, observed in both animal studies and human cases, is believed to be an ancient […]