Category Archives for "Catholic Culture"

What do you see? If you haven’t had a chance to see the Lenten video-based mini-retreats hosted at https://familytogether.stcdio.org/lent, please check them out now. I have a sample embedded here for your convenience, and I’ll wait. They are the fruits of a collaborative effort of Catholics from the Diocese of Saint Cloud. The goal is […]

It often happens when I am forced to spend much time alone that I wander through my memories. That great file cabinet of remembrances about times past; childhood, times as a young adult and life as a wife and mother, friends, and good times and those not so. But more often than those wanderings through […]

What if there was something you could do that helped lower your blood pressure, manage worries and stress, and could help keep your brain sharp? You probably have all the equipment you need right at home, and you won’t even break a sweat doing it. Too good to be true? Most of us probably read […]

I was sitting in my apartment when my phone rang.  I looked down and my heart started to flutter when I saw Ryan’s name flash across the screen. We were in the very early stages of dating and it was common for us to go several days without speaking to one another. His phone call […]

Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be alarmed, for I am your God. I give you strength, truly I help you, truly I hold you firm with my saving right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 In some respects our lives are different since Covid-19.  No doubt you are washing your hands more […]

The fact that Lent and National Nutrition Month happen in March is maybe just a coincidence. Fasting, abstinence from certain foods, and not eating between meals makes us aware of how important a nutritious diet is for our health. While we rarely focus on nutrition during our prayer life, let’s spend some time looking at the […]

Mother Teresa said, “Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.” We’ve survived the ice and thaw of January and look ahead to all things related to the heart in February. No, not Valentine’s Day filled dinner, flowers, and sugary sentiments, but something else. February is Heart […]

You probably learned about the acts of corporal mercy, but do you remember what they are? And if you do remember, do you think they are still relevant for our times? Giving water to the thirsty, feeding the hungry and clothing the naked may be the first things that come to mind and they’re obvious […]

It is not new that many elderly people today are lonely. Loneliness is a social and financial concern for all of us as the elderly population continues to increase. Pope Francis has had the following quote: “At this time of crisis we cannot be concerned solely with ourselves, withdrawing into loneliness, discouragement and a sense […]

Are you one of the 65 million unpaid caregivers for a family member? 60% of caregivers are married and/or have paying jobs and may have responsibility for other family members too. These “Everyday heroes” provide 90% of long-term care in this country. This care is valued at 375 billion dollars. It’s no wonder half of […]