Catholicism

  • Spotlight on Clergy Abuse

    Important to understand: 1. Many claims of abuse are exaggerated. 2. Many claims are against deceased priests who cannot defend themselves. 3. The Church has already taken MANY steps, and continue to do so, to correct wrongs, and to prevent… Continue reading

  • Dear Mainstream Media, We Know What You’re Doing

    Today my feed was inundated with Pope Francis supposedly relaxing the rules on abortion. Except that’s not quite accurate. He didn’t relax the rules on ABORTION per se — it’s STILL considered a sin in the Catholic Church — always… Continue reading

  • Let’s Talk Submission (Part 1)

    Let’s Talk Submission Part 2: Some Practical Suggestions Let’s Talk Submission Part 3: Last Thoughts Last week, a friend asked me if I had a blog post on submission. She asked,”Does that mean we (women) don’t get to have opinions?”… Continue reading

  • Our Homeschooling Story, Part 2, and Favorite Sources

    Part 1 is here. And so our journey began anew. As I mentioned in the previous post, I found an awesome online support group: Catholic Charlotte Mason (aka CCM — they still exist, if you would like to join).  I… Continue reading

  • The Future Church: Truth Has a Way of Getting Out

    I am both hopeful and despairing when I think of where America is today and where she’s going in terms of the faith. On the one hand I am very much encouraged by what I see as a burgeoning men’s… Continue reading

  • (How) Can I (Catholic) Homeschool for Free?

    A friend who likes to plan early asks: Can I homeschool for free? Quick answer: Yes. Since so many homeschooling resources are now available online, you could get away with little more than pen, paper, a computer, a printer, and… Continue reading

    (How) Can I (Catholic) Homeschool for Free?

  • Contraception, Abortion, Population Control, and Laudato Si’

    From Laudato Si’: 50. Instead of resolving the problems of the poor and thinking of how the world can be different, some can only propose a reduction in the birth rate. At times, developing countries face forms of international pressure… Continue reading

  • My Selfish Reasons for Staying Catholic

    [In response to Elizabeth’s question.] Why am I still Catholic? First and foremost reason before any other is the Eucharist, where my Savior is fully present: body, blood, soul, and divinity. No other Church can offer me what my Savior,… Continue reading

  • Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: A Rite of Passage

    My mom has been a Marian devotee since she was a little girl. She would stand in front of the Mary statue at Church and mutter made-up prayers because she didn’t know any “official” ones. She was so enamored with… Continue reading

  • “Catholic” Marriage in the Philippines

    The conversation on legalizing divorce in the Philippines continues unabated in my circles, and last night’s discussion led me to an AHA! moment. It is common knowledge that the Philippines is “a Catholic country”. However, lately it’s become clearer that many… Continue reading