It can be difficult to have a spouse who is away at sea, whether they are a Coast Guard member, a merchant sailor, or many more of the essential jobs many husbands do at sea. In the face of that separation, it’s important to remember that prayer can provide comfort and strength as you wait …
In the Catholic faith, we have a sacrament called reconciliation or confession. This sacrament is a time for us to confess our sins to a priest, receive forgiveness, and make amends. Forgiveness is an important part of our faith, and it is something that we should strive for in our own lives. In this blog …
In times of great distress, we often turn to prayer for healing. This is certainly true for the nation of Nigeria, which has been through a great deal of pain in recent months. I have some wonderful friends in Nigeria in the Church there, and it saddens me when they write to me of the …
It’s difficult enough to deal with difficult behavior in our children, but when that child is disrespecting us it can feel like a personal attack. As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our kids change their ways and become respectful members of society. In this article, we will provide you with …
We all want fairness in our lives. We want to know that we are being treated justly, and that the scales of justice are tipped in our favor. Unfortunately, life is not always fair. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, and wrongs go unpunished. When this happens, it is natural to feel angry and …
Trying to get pregnant? Struggling with fertility? If you’re part of the one-in-eight couples in America dealing with infertility, you know that it can be an emotional and physical rollercoaster. There are days when all you want to do is sit at home and cry – but then there are also moments where everything feels …
Evil eye bracelets are a popular way to ward off bad luck and keep yourself safe from harm. But what do you do when your evil eye bracelet breaks? This article will explore the possible meanings behind a broken evil eye bracelet, and what you can do to protect yourself from any ill effects. Accidents …
I am sure you’ve heard the saying “Actions speak louder than words” before. It’s true. If you want to know if someone loves you, listen to their actions. If you’re married, you probably already know that sometimes your husband doesn’t tell you the truth. They might lie to you about something small or big, depending …
When the passion in a marriage starts to die down, it can be difficult to get things back on track. This is why so many marriages fall apart over time. For some couples, having children together or just being around each other for too long may dampen the fire in their relationship and prevent them …
The Christmas season is upon us, and for many of us that means it is the first time we will be spending Christmas without a loved one. For most people, this can feel like an overwhelming experience. We all grieve differently – I know I remember my first Christmas without my eldest brother. It was …