When Daniel and Michelle Schachle were expecting their 13th child, they received some unexpected news. Their son was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and a deadly case of fetal hydrops. Doctors gave him no chance of survival, yet the Schalches refused to give up on their son. DANIEL AND MICHELLE SCHACHLE “I completely rejected the doctors' … Continue reading Family who received miracle approved by the Pope: God sent a message through our son
Accompanying Catholic families through the trial of child loss
Ryan and Kelly Breaux have been married for 18 years. In 2005, they delivered a set of twins. Their son Talon passed away after 15 days in the hospital, and their daughter Emma Grace joined him in heaven at four years old. During that time, the Breauxs were unable to process their loss. RYAN AND … Continue reading Accompanying Catholic families through the trial of child loss
The couple helping children of divorce overcome their fear of marriage
After seven years of marriage and advanced studies in theology, Dan and Bethany Meola felt something was lacking in Catholic marriage preparation. Specifically, a ministry to help Catholics who come from families of divorce or separation in starting their own marriage. DAN AND BETHANY MEOLA Founders, Life-Giving Wounds "There's a sleeper effect to parental divorce … Continue reading The couple helping children of divorce overcome their fear of marriage
Tips to promote effective parenting through more communication and less yelling
“Educar en calma,” or, “peaceful parenting,” is an online platform to equip parents with the tools they need to educate their kids without resorting to yelling and harsh punishment, which might not be the most effective long-term parenting strategies. ELISA MOLINA Founder of “Educar en Calma” “If you yell or punish a child, he or … Continue reading Tips to promote effective parenting through more communication and less yelling
Natural family planning conference to explore fertility and faith
Natural family planning, or fertility awareness, is a natural method for couples to avoid or achieve pregnancy. To help couples and health professionals learn about the practice, the University of Navarra in Spain, in partnership with the University of the Andes in Chile and the Veritas Amoris Project is hosting the International Symposium on Natural … Continue reading Natural family planning conference to explore fertility and faith
Fabio Rosini publishes new book on St Joseph
His catechism classes fill the church with young people in a continent where Massgoers... ...are all elderly people. His name is Fabio Rosini. He helps young people accept their limits. Improving their relationship with themselves helps them improve their relationship with God. FR. FABIO ROSINI Director of Vocations, Vicariate of Rome “Having a good relationship … Continue reading Fabio Rosini publishes new book on St Joseph
Catholic family band shares joy of the Gospel through music
MJM7 is no ordinary band. It's comprised of Michael James Mette and five of his eight children. Together they tour dioceses around the United States to share the joy of the Gospel and prayer through music. After spending years on the road as a solo musician with his wife Michelle and six children, he felt … Continue reading Catholic family band shares joy of the Gospel through music
Pope’s two pieces of advice to newlyweds
While greeting pilgrims at his General Audiences, Pope Francis has been stopping to bless large families, as well as married couples just beginning their journey towards family life. To Victoria and Manel, he even imparted some words of advice. MANEL L'OPERA “The Pope asked us if we had had a fight yet, and we said … Continue reading Pope’s two pieces of advice to newlyweds
The new face of Catholic marriage preparation
After seven years of working with engaged couples in their diocese, Mary-Rose and Ryan Verret felt called to develop a new model of Catholic marriage preparation. The result was “Witness to Love,” a formation program in which engaged couples choose married mentors from their parish to journey with them into faith and marriage. RYAN AND … Continue reading The new face of Catholic marriage preparation
A guide to give kids a head start on the Great Books
For Cheri Blomquist, developing an appreciation for literature, especially classic literature, should be a central part of a child's education. A teacher herself, Blomquist became concerned that many literature programs were introducing classic works to children and teenagers that were beyond their reading level. CHERI BLOMQUIST Author, “Before Austen Comes Aesop” “I feel that classic … Continue reading A guide to give kids a head start on the Great Books