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Connection and joy: An antidote for the winter blues
The winter months aren’t always kind to us, and the months of January and February are the most notorious for snatching joy right out of our hands and hearts. And that’s just for “normal” folks. But additionally, according to Psychology…
New Year’s resolutions for the Catholic family
It’s that time of year again. Time to make a list of resolutions for the new year and forget about them before the month of January comes to an end. Or at least that’s how it usually goes for me. No matter what your resolutions are, if you…
Managing grief during the holidays
Grief has no timeline. There are moments in which memories of our deceased loved ones flicker in both the mind and heart, unexpectedly and unbidden. Our calendar years are peppered with these intense emotions of heartbreak and tenderness,…
Be gracious and hospitable this Christmas
SPICY-SWEET BOURBON PECANS Does the thought of the approaching holidays fill you with panic? If so, you are not alone. December can be a particularly chaotic time for most families. There’s shopping, school holiday events, office Christmas…
Encouraging men about the value of fatherhood
In his book, How to be a Superman Dad in a Kryptonite World: Even When You Can’t Afford a Decent Cape (Guiding Light Books, 2017), John Clark, husband and father of nine, draws upon his own experiences to discuss the value of fatherhood.…
Expressing anger appropriately in our modern age
Whenever an injustice befalls us, it’s natural for anger to surface. Think of the times you have experienced betrayal, deception, or some type of misunderstanding. It’s not an emotion we’re comfortable with, especially as Catholic…
Catholic Digest’s 2019 Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is around the corner, and Catholic Digest has found 20 memorable presents for friends and family. Some of our favorites include the Our Lady of Guadalupe apron, Tim Drake's children's book, The Attic Saint, and the Brooklyn Art…
Savor everyone at the Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving embodies the idyllic family feast, at least for us here in America. Our literature, movies, television shows, and commercials (!) all pick up the theme: Thanksgiving is for family. Even our statistical data bears this out: 95…
Pray to the saints before mealtime
October is my favorite month. With October comes a distinct change in the air. And after the relentless heat of summer, almost any change in weather — no matter how small — is a welcomed change. Yet it’s more than just the change in…
How to raise pro-life children
The No. 1 question Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life, hears from parents and grandparents is: “How do I talk to my kids about abortion?” It certainly isn’t an easy conversation for adults, but children have a natural love of…
