After a career change, I had the privilege of beginning my teaching career this past year at St. John Paul II High School in Avondale, AZ which is run by the Sisters of St. Cecilia, better known as the âNashville Dominicans.â I was blown away by the fidelity of the...
There are Catholics who marry Catholics and who live a wonderful life. There are Catholics who marry Catholics who end up in divorce. There are Catholics who marry non-Catholics who lose their faith. And there are Catholics who marry non-Catholics whose spouses...
More young adults than ever doubt they can find real, lasting love. In todayâs throw-away culture, a âforever loveâ that can endure the ups and downs of life can seem unrealistic, even unattainable. Yet, we all feel a deep need for love. In fact, scientific research...
Dating is easy today, right? Hardly. Itâs never been easy; but especially in a social media worldâand after the pandemic, nothing can be taken for granted. This is literally uncharted territory. And yet, human nature remains fundamentally the same in so many...
Online dating has never been more popular. In fact, the trend suggests that online dating may become the norm rather than a supplemental tactic. A recent study showed 19% of internet users in the US said they were currently using an online dating app or...
Heâs such a great guy, Ash â but I donât know how to talk to him about, about. She paused searching carefully for her words. About, huff, you know! Ah, I told my sister, searching everywhere in that airtight moment for some wise words, which of course werenât mine to...
This beautiful spoken-word piece titled âA Crucifixion Type Loveâ was written and performed by Brent Rice and, although (disclaimer) we don't know much about Mr. Rice and his personal religious beliefs, there is no doubt that his poetry is stunning, passionate, and a...
Chaste dating is no walk in the park, but it is possible. Weâve been in relationships in the past that were unchaste and ended very badly. When we started courting, we didnât want to repeat the same habits from our past relationships, so we had to do things...
Have you ever thought, "Wow, I want to have a great marriage...how does that happen?" The answer is simple - prayer. Here are three simple ways to implement prayer in your relationship and form a strong, intimate relationship with your spouse. Schedule It This may...
I was 18 years old when I wrote my first âlist.â The âlistâ was introduced to me by a friend of mine who wanted to know what kind of men I would like to date. She explained to me that âthe listâ is a carefully thought out list of qualities that single people would...
This Disorientated Generation - Part 3 Isaac Withers was one of 300 hundred people who attended the Vatican Pre-Synod of Young People, speaking with Pope Francis on the issues that his generation and younger face. Inspired by this incredible trip he has written an...
When I'm out and about running errands with my children, it's inevitable that someone will comment on the size of my family. Are they all yours? Were you trying for the girl? My, you've got your hands full! And, my personal favorite, you do know how that happens,...
Todayâs society makes us doubt that finding a well-rounded, virtuous, faithful, Christ-like spouse is possible. As the popularity of one-night-stands increases, both women and men are left wondering if anyone exists who will see them and treat them as a child of the...
Authentic sexual expression is always rooted in two purposes: procreative and unitive. The procreative aspect of sex is the coupleâs openness to life. The unitive is the fulfillment of the one-flesh union of man and woman within the context of marriage. If the...
I was married with a few kids by the time Tinder became a thing. Never having used the app myself, I had no idea how much it is has impacted the culture of dating and romance until I had the chance to view The Dating Project. This documentary, produced by Paulist...
The Culture Project has been producing some amazing videos that answer the questions so many of us have about relationships, chastity, and learning to accept yourself. The video featured today contains practical advice for those who are waiting on a man who loves...
If you feel that you are called to marriage, there are series of things that you can do to prepare yourself for that beautiful call. Here we are going to go over three key ideas that can help you together with some reflection questions. We invite you to watch Father's...
Living a life of chastity is probably one of the most challenging calls of Catholic disciples today! There are so many myths regarding what it means to be a virgin - and what it means to simply be a person who embraces a life of chastity. Since chastity is quite...
In this high school assembly, Jason Evert and Crystalina Padilla (not yet married at the time) offer straight answers to teens' toughest questions on dating, relationships, and how to have romance without regret. Through their humor, honesty, and powerful testimonies,...
Some of the couples on this list have been married for over seventy years! We can certainly learn from the invaluable advice and insight they have to share. Take a few moments to watch their videos and learn from the wisdom of those who have had years of experience in...
This short film, "I Miss You," produced by The Beyond Project gives words to the emotions that many feel after they've experienced a break-up of a meaningful relationship. "I Miss You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F5oD7G40ng A Deeper Look For those who have...
Relationships are so many things: wonderful, difficult, adventurous, etc. What about Godly? A relationship that glorifies Jesus Christ? Well, we are meant to glorify our King in all that we say and do, in every aspect of our lives. What about dating men and women who...
Neither charming nor perfect. In fact, princes are royalty and seldom mix with commoners so, unless youâre aspiring to be like Princess Kate Middleton and marry a prince, maybe itâs time to accept that ideals are just that, ideals, and that the same rule applies to...
Weâre a big fan of Emily Wilsonâs ministry here at Catholic-Link, and weâre excited to share some of our favourite videos with you. Emily Wilson is a Catholic musician and speaker, and also has a popular Youtube channel where she covers a range of topics in an...
Today I present to you a romantic short film about a journalist who falls in love with a girl in the comics section. And yes, this is an appropriate topic for a Catholic Resources website. I believe there are some elements in this short film worth reflecting upon....