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La restauración del matrimonio

Theology 101
By Doug Culp | October 2016


En octubre de 2014 y octubre de 2015, los sínodos sobre la familia han reflexion...
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How can I make the most of my internship?

Work Life
By Jim Berlucchi | October 2016


Be determined. If you are willing, my son, you will be taught, and if you apply ...
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Catholics care. Catholics vote.

Catholics care. Catholics vote.

Good Life
By Cynthia Kaan | October 2016


Welcome to autumn! It’s the season of colorful trees, hot apple cider, football,...
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St. Faustina - Secretary of Divine Mercy

Saint of the Month
October 2016


Born Helena Kowalska in the small Polish town of Lodz, St. Faustina was one of 1...
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Does growth have to be painful?

From the Editor
By Father Dwight Ezop | October 2016


Through the course of the summer months just passed, we have been journeying wit...
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Deb Amato: Helping people have 'An encounter with Jesus'

Deb Amato: Helping people have 'An encounter with Jesus'

By Cari Ann DeLamielleure-Scott | October 2016


Faith formation. Most of us remember attending Sunday School and catechism class...
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Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Last Word
By Father Charles Irvin | October 2016


I’m envious of teens today who are preparing to receive the sacrament of confirm...
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What you face when you are the face of mercy

What you face when you are the face of mercy

By Emma Mathieson | October 2016


How one girl's tragic story taught me how to be more merciful I sat on the fr...
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Ella dice: Tengo una gran oportunidad de empleo

Marriage Matters
By Steve y Bridget Patton | October 2016


No he podido encontrar trabajo en mi campo en esta área del país, y ahora tengo ...
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Quiero desahogarme de los problemas de mi trabajo en Facebook

Work Life
By Jim Berlucchi | October 2016


P: Estoy pasando un tiempo difícil en el trabajo, y quiero compartir al respecto...
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Slow-cooker chili to break a fast

Slow-cooker chili to break a fast

Culture
By Michelle DiFranco | October 2016


More than ever, there is a great need for healing in our world. So much so that ...
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Can there be a ‘dark night’ in our relationship with God?

Spiritual Fitness
By Sister Ann Shields | October 2016


Some questions have come to me regarding the “dark night of the soul.” What does...
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I want my younger son to step out of his brother’s shadow

I want my younger son to step out of his brother’s shadow

Parenting Journey
By Dr. Cathleen McGreal | October 2016


Our children had diverse interests in high school, but the entire family support...
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Be a "Faithful Citizen" this November

From the Bishop
By Bishop Earl Boyea | October 2016


How to be a faith-filled citizen in this or any election can be difficult. The U...
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Sean Costello: Educating 'The whole child' in the faith

Sean Costello: Educating 'The whole child' in the faith

By Cari Ann DeLamielleure-Scott | October 2016


The cost of a Catholic education can be a a huge barrier; for some, it’s an insu...
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Singing is praying twice: Ciara's trip to sing at St. Peter's Basilica

Singing is praying twice: Ciara's trip to sing at St. Peter's Basilica

By Emily Lenhard | Photography by Mike Frieseman | October 2016


For Ciara Ferris and her family, 2016 began on a high note that is still gracing...
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Teen Rebecca felt the presence of God at her confirmation retreat

Teen Rebecca felt the presence of God at her confirmation retreat

Cover Story
By Nancy Rosebush Schertzing | Photography by Jim Luning | October 2016


For Rebecca Berkemeier, still waters run deep. Any given day might find this ris...
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Mi hija piensa que tengo favoritismo

Parenting Journey
By Dra. Cathleen McGreal | October 2016


P: Quiero a mis hijos por igual, pero mi hija piensa que tengo favoritismo. ¿Cóm...
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Why is there so much violence in the world?

Why is there so much violence in the world?

In the know with Father Joe
By Father Joe Krupp | October 2016


I write this article with a heavy heart. We live in violent times. Some will ...
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Pope Watch October 2016

Church needs impassioned missionaries, not bureaucrats

Pope Watch
October 2016


In his Aug. 14 message to the pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke...
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He says: We should put our son in a group home

Marriage Matters
By Dr. Manuel P. Santos and Karee Santos | October 2016


Our son is a good candidate for an adult group home, and I think we should consi...
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Lessons in mercy: A woman caught in adultery

Theology 101
By Doug Culp | October 2016


Near the middle of the Gospel of John (8:1-11), we encounter the story of a woma...
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Discussion Guide for October

FAITH Helps
October 2016


Parenting Journey What interests or strengths do you observe in your children...
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What is the role of a high school president?

What is the role of a high school president?

By Dawn Doerr | October 2016


Over the course of the past year, Bishop Earl Boyea appointed the following indi...
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Standing up for right - even when it's not convenient

Standing up for right - even when it's not convenient

By Karla Dorweiler | October 2016


Stranded on the highway for life Grace Benz had heard about the March for Lif...
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'Everyone has Christ in them' Brady's mission trip was a humbling experience

'Everyone has Christ in them' Brady's mission trip was a humbling experience

By Rose Robertson | October 2016


Humble. A simple, nuanced word was the term 17-year-old Brady Falor relied on to...
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