Strength for the Family “Sacramentals are signs and symbols that draw us closer to God. Holy water, the Sign of the Cross, blessings, blessed rosaries, and crucifixes are examples of sacramentals. They’re like sticky notes that act as reminders to us of God and his goodness.” ~Strengthening Your Family: A Read more
Strength for the Family “Prayer is far more than begging God for what we want. In prayer, we acknowledge God’s power and goodness and admit our own neediness and dependence on him. When we pray, we express our faith and hope in God. Through prayer, we obtain grace and elevate Read more
Strength for the Family “The key to correcting our kids’ behavior is to be firm enough to drive home our point but controlled enough to not beat them over the heads – figuratively or literally. Our job is to effectively usher them into adulthood – a deliberate, gradual process that Read more
Strength for the Family “We work hard at assuring that our ‘Sunday attitude’ flows into the weekdays. We promote the same respect for God and family unity throughout the week, using the Ten Commandments as our baseline, in hopes that through our efforts our children will experience the love of Read more
Strength for the Family “These are all simple courtesies that are necessary for any living situation, whether it be with a family or housemates. Our requirements are meant to prepare them to be responsible adults who eventually will live with others in a home, convent, monastery, or rectory.” ~Strengthening Your Read more
Strength for the Family “Our Lord’s caution is true for all of us. Real, godly relationships work to uplift and enrich, not drag down and tempt. In order to do that, we have to limit ourselves before we sin, not after.” ~ Strengthening Your Family: A Catholic Approach to Holiness Read more
Strength for the Family “The first step is to make sure that we’ve set appropriate limits for ourselves. If we’re racing out to get every new device, if we’re spending hours in front of the computer, if we don’t have our own inclinations in check, how can we possibly expect Read more