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Mom and Teen Disagree About Pope’s Message

by Marybeth Hicks on Aug 01, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Live in Christ, Parenting, The Homosexual Agenda

by Marybeth Hicks

Q. Pope Francis’ recent comments about gays — meant to be loving and conciliatory — have unfortunately created tension in my home. My teenager believes his comment, “Who am I to judge?” means that we should accept homosexuality as a normal occurrence and, therefore, something we shouldn’t reject. I’m certain that’s not what the pope meant — […]

Spoiled Children are Spoiling the Summer

by Marybeth Hicks on Jul 26, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Parenting

by Marybeth Hicks

Q. It’s the dog days of summer and I’m out of ideas to entertain my kids. For the past week, I feel like all I do is open my wallet and shell out more money to keep them from complaining. They are bored and plugged into electronics all day. My suggestions for things to do […]

Mother-in-Law Words of Wisdom

by Cheryl Dickow on Jul 26, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, On Media, Parenting

by Cheryl Dickow

I love Marie Barone in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Sure she’s a bit meddlesome. Admittedly she’s even a tad overbearing. Maybe she’s even off-putting to some. But her motivation is pure. She’s committed to her family. She really never puts herself first—even if we are led to believe that she does. If we are […]

Why Leakers Do It

by Russell Shaw on Jul 25, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics

by Russell Shaw

Why do leakers do it? Probably many Americans have asked that question lately, moved by the cases of Edward Snowden, the security contractor who spilled the beans about government surveillance of phone calls and electronic communication, and Bradley Manning, the army private who leaked documents allegedly showing American blundering in Iraq. In passing, it’s easier […]

The Five Things that Impress Me Most About Pope Francis

by Marge Fenelon on Jul 25, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Live in Christ

by Marge Fenelon

Since his election to the papacy on March 13, 2013, I’ve been following Pope Francis – at times actively, and at times passively, but always keeping me eye on him via the Catholic newspapers, Internet sites, and Vatican news bulletins. Although I was initially skeptical about what kind of pope Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio would become, […]

SUCCESS

by E. L. Core on Jul 23, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, Law & Justice, The Economy, The Social Order

by E. L. Core

Becoming a Saint One Day at a Time

by Cheryl Dickow on Jul 19, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Live in Christ

by Cheryl Dickow

God calls us each to holiness, to sainthood. Every day, each experience we have helps us grow in our faith and in our purpose: to achieve holiness; to become saints; to fully become the person God intends us to be. Each experience, then, has the potential to be “purgative.” Purgation is a process that gets […]

Gay Friend Offers Teachable Moment

by Marybeth Hicks on Jul 17, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Live in Christ, Parenting

by Marybeth Hicks

Q: Recently, a boy at my daughter’s Christian high school revealed to his lunch table buddies that he is gay. The group was caught off guard, but not surprised. After a few days, the novelty of this news wore off and the general feeling on the part of the kids is, “Whatever.” In short, it’s clear […]

The Phony Inevitability of Same-Sex Marraige

by Russell Shaw on Jul 16, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, The Homosexual Agenda

by Russell Shaw

Claims that something is inevitable are generally of two kinds. Sometimes the claim is simply a statement of fact (“Inevitably, the sun will rise tomorrow”). Other times it expresses a wish or perhaps a fear (“So-and-so is sure to be the next president of the United States”). The claim that same-sex marriage is inevitable in […]

Now My Eyes Have Seen the Light

by Jake Frost on Jul 08, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Parenting

by Jake Frost

PVC is amazing stuff. Its versatility rivals that of Duct Tape. And growing up, we always had plenty of both around the house. The PVC was mostly for Dad’s plumbing work on our house, which seemed constant. I guess eight kids put a lot of mileage on the pipes. As for the Duct Tape, as […]

Liberty and its Price

by E. L. Core on Jul 04, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, Law & Justice, The Social Order

by E. L. Core

Haha

by E. L. Core on Jun 28, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, Law & Justice

by E. L. Core

Liberals Embrace Fatherless (and Motherless) Families

by Dr. Paul Kengor on Jun 28, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, Law & Justice, The Homosexual Agenda, The Social Order

by Dr. Paul Kengor

Think about it: married female-female parents will be households without dads.

American Church

by Russell Shaw on Jun 27, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, Live in Christ

by Russell Shaw

In the question period after a talk I’d given on my new book, American Church, a woman raised an important point: “If the Church in the U.S. faces as many problems as you say, why is it doing so much better here than in much of Europe?” Great question. My answer–which I also give in […]

Lying is Normal, But Not Okay

by Marybeth Hicks on Jun 27, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Parenting

by Marybeth Hicks

You’ve caught your child fibbing time and time again — even about inconsequential things where telling the truth would not result in consequences. Do you have an issue with integrity? Is it a normal phase of child development? Or are you raising a serial liar? I’ll never understand why children try to lie their way […]

Why We Still Love Lucy

by Cheryl Dickow on Jun 20, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Marriage, On Media

by Cheryl Dickow

I’ve always watched I Love Lucy. Lately, though, I notice that there is something about it that speaks to me in a very personal way. It sort of tugs at me. I can’t say that the show takes me back to anything in particular because it isn’t from a time in my personal life; but, […]

Summer Offers Chances to Learn Independence

by Marybeth Hicks on Jun 19, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Parenting

by Marybeth Hicks

What’s the right age to let children ride their bikes to friend’s houses? Isn’t it just safer to drive them? Should I worry about what other parents might think? Riding a bicycle used to be the standard mode of kid transportation, especially in the summer. I recall hopping on my bike on golden summer mornings […]

Mary is Not as Far Out There as We Think

by Marge Fenelon on Jun 17, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Live in Christ, On Books, Women

by Marge Fenelon

“I hate to admit it,” my friend confided in me. “But, I really have a difficult time feeling close to the Virgin Mary. She’s just so far out there.” She paused and revealed the rest of her dilemma to me. “I have an even harder time with the Church’s teaching that we should imitate her.” […]

Knowledge? Power?

by E. L. Core on Jun 15, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Government & Politics, Law & Justice

by E. L. Core

Children Need Not See Parental Conflicts

by Marybeth Hicks on Jun 13, 2013 in Columnists, Featured, Parenting

by Marybeth Hicks

From: Always the Bad Guy? My husband thinks it’s OK for our 12-year-old to get a Facebook page. I say absolutely not. She has heard us arguing about this issue and tries to jump into the conversation. Next thing I know, it’s me against them, which feels very unhealthy. I think we should present a unified front […]