Gospel Reflection Sunday, January 25th 2026 God has a very interesting way of speaking to me. As I was sitting in Mass this Sunday, I wasn’t in the best mood. Honestly, my husband and I had gotten into a small disagreement just minutes before we walked into church, and I was still carrying that tension…
Category: relationships
The Lift
Have you ever heard the saying check on your strong friends? Sometimes we have friends in our lives who seem like they have it altogether and sometimes we have friends who are very clearly in need of our help and support. As Catholics, we are called to be the support for our strong and struggling…
Peace Overflow
If you take a look around it’s pretty easy to see that our world lacks peace and is in many ways broken. This reality can feel dark and hopeless at times, and yet Jesus tells us numerous times in the Gospels to be not afraid. He also calls us to not only live in peace,…
Confront Thy Neighbor?
Conflict. It’s seemingly everywhere. Sometimes it’s rude comments on social media or frustrating conversations with family and friends. But what do we do with it all? Do we say something, do we post about it to our friends, or do we just move on? The Jesus Way As Catholics we believe that God not only…
A Guide to Real-lationships
In a world of tik tok, snapchat, and dm’s what does a healthy relationship look like in 2023? Whether we are trying to meet new friends in our classes, sports teams, or Youth Ministry, or are pursuing a romantic relationship, building real and authentic relationships in our modern age is a challenging thing. As we…
More Than a Like: Social Media and Mental Health
“Forty-five percent of teens say they use the internet “almost constantly” (Pew Research Study). Depending on who you ask, social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends or is the single source of all society’s problems today. So how do we make sense of social media when considering our mental health…
I Thought They Were the One
Having had a relationship in high school that I thought was leading to marriage fall apart, I was left feeling confused and upset. My feelings and dreams for the future were crushed as the relationship crumbled. It’s heavy and it hurts. Leaving a serious relationship can leave you lost, angry, sad, and confused on what…
Are you in a Toxic Relationship?
Have you or a friend ever been in a relationship where the other person was a little too needy, controlling, or demanding? Too often we can see the effects of how an unhealthy relationship can affect someone mentally, emotionally and spiritually. So how would you know if your relationship is toxic or unhealthy? This is…
Teens & the Need to be Understood
Starting out as a therapist trainee, I worked specifically with kids in anger management groups. At first I was a bit nervous about working with disgruntled teens who were forced by the court to attend my groups. However, I soon realized that it didn’t matter so much what I did or said but how much…
Dating with a Purpose – Building a Christ Centered Relationship
Dating can often be confusing, heart-breaking, and sometimes scary. So, how do we date with confidence and purpose? What are the keys to building a healthy, lasting, Christ-centerted relationship? Let’s begin by looking at these three main points: Laying the foundation for a healthy relationship – building your house on rock God’s purpose for dating –…
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