Pope Francis' visit to the United States concluded just a few days ago. There, he left us with a series of clear ideas on what the Church believes and teaches regarding marriage as an institution, accentuating time and time again its importance. On his way back from...
Maybe you’re the class clown, storyteller, or the dry humor sort. We all have our own taste in humor. I admit that lately I have favored “punny” jokes. Guess how many people laugh at my Catholic jokes? ...Nun. Whichever flavor of humor you enjoy the most, when you...
e answered, "Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one?' So they are no longer...
Many companies are choosing to use advertising dollars to get across an uplifting message in addition to promoting their products. Viewers find a break from the onslaught of advertisements with a chance to think about an important social issue. In the ad we feature...
The "Pope Francis Minute" is Catholic Link’s animated series on the teachings of Pope Francis. The events portrayed in the series are fictional events based on the wisdom of our Holy Father. In this episode, Pope Francis is speaking to a young man who has just...
I can’t forgive. Not always and never easily. It is hard to forgive and sometimes I don’t want to forgive. What do you do when there is something in your life that is too huge for forgiveness? A friend of mine once visited Auschwitz. He described how he saw that...
St. Monica may have lived in the 4th century, but she can teach us a lot about how to reach souls in the 21st century. St. Monica led her husband, mother-in-law, son (St. Augustine) and most likely many others to the Catholic faith. We can learn a few...
I'm telling! These are the words that have echoed through my home this summer. Some days, I feel more like a referee than a mom and I wonder if I am doing anything right. But then just when I’m on the brink of buying a slew of new parenting books, I overhear my...
There are more options than ever before for educating your child. Public schools, private schools, charter schools, online schools, and homeschooling are some of the options in addition to Catholic schools that parents are able to look into. It can be...
When we are baptized, a special pair of adults are chosen in addition to our parents to be our spiritual guides. Personally, my godparents go above and beyond the call in their commitment to this vital role in a child's life. I’ve watched how they love...
This could quite possibly be one of the cutest videos on the internet, as well as the goal of every Catholic parent of young children. Don’t we all wish our children could perform the Mass as beautifully as Isaiah does? Right now, it’s just a struggle to get my...
This Buzzfeed video contains a lot of facts on marriage, but are they all true? Everyone seems to have an opinion about what works and what doesn't in a marriage. It takes time to figure out what will help you and your spouse have the best possible marriage. “I do.”...
People have become more casual when dressing for mass. Jeans and t-shirts replace what had been the Sunday best - dresses, formal outfits, and suits complete with ties and nice shoes. Still, we learn, he makes it a point to put on a suit jacket, so he can show respect...
Each of us has a vocation from God and mine happens to be marriage. My husband and I got married nearly five years ago and I was pregnant with our daughter four months after we got married. That means my husband and I went into parenthood right away and both of us...
“The Incredibles” is an animated film that focuses on the life of a family in which all members have superhero powers. It is one of those few animated productions that has the unusual ability to reach a big range of ages with its plot, including adults. Beyond the...
This uplifting video was created by the Archdiocese of St. Louis and reminds of the true joy that comes with the Sacrament of Marriage. We commend those who made this video for your commitment to what the Catholic Church defines as marriage and thank you for...
Our culture places many pressures on fathers today. They must be strong, yet sensitive; hardworking, yet spend quality time with their families; have well behaved children, yet not be too authoritative. The list could go on. Society expects men to be perfect fathers,...
Being a military spouse is not for everyone. We endure many unique struggles and sufferings. I have found that living out my faith is the most reliable way to thrive in - and not merely survive - our lifestyle. The Three Theological Virtues of Faith: which is trust in...
Family Missions Company’s story begins almost 40 years ago, in the small southern town of Abbeville, Louisiana. Frank Summers, a young, successful attorney, and his beautiful wife Genie, an up and coming journalist, had achieved a great degree of financial and social...
When a couple gets engaged, most brides-to-be are busy creating Pinterest boards and checklists of things that need to get done before the big day. Details such as flowers, colors, napkins, and centerpieces are painstakingly agonized over. Grooms often get...
One of the things that Catholic Link does best is to Link our readers with phenomenal Catholic resources and ministries. Our writers search the web to find noteworthy Catholic content to bring right to your inbox everyday. (If you’re missing out on this,...
In our modern world, it is essential to have role models of women who exhibit virtues and willingly embrace the joys and challenges of motherhood. We are fortunate that our Church has many Saints who were also mothers and can inspire us to live out our vocation with...
Pandora recently released this very touching commercial that pulls at the heart of every mother. Watching it brings up a swell of emotions as the blindfolded children are able to identify their own mother by touching her, smelling her and embracing her. It resonates...
My second grader is preparing to make his First Holy Communion next month. It is such an honor to help your child get ready to receive Jesus for the first time. I know that he is very excited about the Sacrament. Still, several times over the last few weeks, I have...
We were somewhat taken aback by some of the negative responses garnered by some recent posts on same-sex issues. Specifically, that so many of our readers could not fathom how Pope Francis could be against same sex so-called "marriage", or adoption by...