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  • 5 Habits to Kick in 2025 – and Why

    5 Habits to Kick in 2025 – and Why

    While the rest of the world prepares to start fresh in 2025, pledges to eat better, exercise, and read more books often get the limelight. I encourage my fellow Christians to take an honest look at behaviors and actions that not only hurt ourselves, but also negatively affect families, neighbors, and colleagues. Read more

  • 5 Ways to Maximize Your Generosity, Even When Money Is Tight

    5 Ways to Maximize Your Generosity, Even When Money Is Tight

    If you’re feeling stretched this season, you’re not alone. It seems as though everyone is in need of extra funding, extra resources, and extra gifts for kids who would otherwise go without. How can we as Catholic families maximize our giving without putting our own families out this Christmas? Read more

  • 12 Delightful, Faith-Filled Stories to Enjoy as a Family This Season

    12 Delightful, Faith-Filled Stories to Enjoy as a Family This Season

    ‘Tis the season for cold nights and warm pajamas – the perfect time to cozy up with your children and enjoy some heartwarming stories together! I’ve curated a list of my family’s favorites, which is featured on ChurchPop this week. Read more

  • Tips for a Peaceful Advent and Christmas

    Tips for a Peaceful Advent and Christmas

    It’s supposed to be “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but it’s also, ironically, a season when parents lose their peace. Here are some practical ways to regain – and sustain – the peace during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Read more

  • Do We Have a “Joyful Duty” to Thank God – ALWAYS?

    Do We Have a “Joyful Duty” to Thank God – ALWAYS?

    This article is the first time I’ve really publicly discussed what was going on in the depths of my heart during the worst time of my family’s life. Read more

  • All Saints Day: Easy, No-Sew Costumes for Girls

    All Saints Day: Easy, No-Sew Costumes for Girls

    All Saints Day is quickly approaching! If you’re still unsure how to dress your family for All Saints Day, and are secretly a bit intimidated because you can’t sew or don’t have time to sew, this is the list for you. Read more