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It starts with accepting that everyone’s body is different. Body shaming is nothing new, but it’s more common today than ever. This tendency to make fun of other people’s bodies in public forums used to be focused more on celebrities — actors, athletes, etc. — when they began to gain weight, or were photographed by […]

  This advice from a 15th-century spiritual director can lead you to happiness. As a teacher in our parish school, I often ask the kids what they want to be when they grow up. The most popular answer is a sports star (I’m not alone!). Veterinarian, scientist, and doctor are also frequently mentioned. Asking questions about why

Thoughtful presents that provide R&R, build friendship, and offer support are often the best Diocesan priests don’t take a vow of poverty like religious priests do, but figuring out what to buy a man who’s devoted himself to the work of God can still be a challenge. It’s important to remember that priests are people too, with

Most will be familiar, a few others less so, but they all stand the test of time. If you’re scouring the family tree, flipping through the baby-name books, and coming up short, take a look at these classic saints’ names. They’re all associated with the theme of “mercy.” Some will be familiar, others would be

  It makes sense … God doesn’t need us to attend Mass because it benefits Him. Going to church is good for your soul, sure, but did you know it may have other benefits, too? There are at least 5 surprising improvements you might experience in a few areas of your life if you attend

Discovering God together as a family Are you attending to your family’s heart health? Your family’s spiritual well-being represents the true heart of your family —the spiritual heart that pumps joy, meaning, and connection into your life as a family and as persons. Experts note that the degree to which your family shares a spiritual

We often run to food as a temporary fix for the problems in our lives, even though it still leaves us empty. For most of my life, I never practiced fasting. In my mid-20s I decided to give it a try. It didn’t go well. If the word “hangry” hadn’t already been coined (meaning anger

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, affectionately known as Padre Pio, had a very special relationship with his guardian angel throughout his life and is said to have seen him. We pray our guardian angels “ever this day be at our side to light, to guard, to rule, and guide.” Padre Pio absolutely had this prayer at