Studies show that the first five years of our lives are the most critical for our human development. Not surprisingly, this is a crucial time for undergoing brain development, language skills, and physical growth. But studies also show that this is not the only stage...
You open up your phone. Your newest email has new Catholic articles from around the country, an incredible story from someone at a neighboring parish, and a new event in your diocese that feels like it’s right up your alley. Everything you see is both relevant to...
In his 2009 essay "The church will become small" from the Faith and the Future compilation, Pope Benedict XVI foretold, “She [the Church] will no longer be able to inhabit many of the edifices she built in prosperity. As the number of her adherents diminishes…she will...
Volunteering is incredibly beneficial to our spiritual growth. Serving in the community provides opportunities to focus on the needs of others, challenges us in new ways, develops virtues, and encourages us to pray more. But, once you become a mom, isn't your family...
For the sake of #socialdistancing and #flattenthecurve, take a look below at some resources to help foster your domestic church. This list is not exhaustive or sponsored, just a few ideas to help during this time! Ascension Presents is a YouTube...
When my mother notices that I’m trying to hide something from her or that I’m trying, good-naturedly, to tease her, she always reminds me quite colorfully that she is the one who made me! She knows me so well that she perceives my mood from the tone of my voice....
https://catholic-link.org/infographic-what-is-the-meaning-behind-the-priestly-vestments-a-practical-guide/ God calls those He wants to be priests. He chooses them from among His people in order to consecrate them, to make them His own. From that moment on, priests no...
More often than not when I ask someone how they are doing, the reply is "busy". There's no denying that we live in a culture obsessed with busyness. At times, it can almost seem that our self-worth is determined by the number of activities we are involved in. Though...
Today's world can be difficult for Catholic young adults. Many times you look around at Mass and think, "Where are my peers?". There seems to be a missing generation in the pews of our Churches and that can easily lead to feelings of loneliness and even despair. We...
Have you ever been on Facebook and suddenly found yourself looking at wedding pictures of someone you've never even met? I'll admit, it's happened to me more than once. There's something about the joy in the life of another that draws us in. We want to see it,...
Looking for an extra boost to your prayer life? Still wondering how to approach Lent? A while back, The Living Person partnered with Lifeteen over the idea of a daily Mass challenge. Lent is a wonderful time to add to your time in prayer, and if your daily routine has...
In the United States, on Sunday, October 28th, we celebrate Priesthood Sunday. Hopefully, your parish has something planned that will raise awareness of vocations to the priesthood. It is important for young people to begin to open their minds and hearts to the...
When you’re a youth minister you are often short on time, juggling several jobs, trying to keep up with the youth and wondering how you got so old and uncool without even realising. You’re walking that constant tightrope of trying to imaginatively, creatively and...
Throughout the Olympics, I have grown attached to some of the athletes competing for Gold. Many of them quickly went from names I had never heard of to people I desperately wanted to see win. I'll admit that after the Olympics conclude I probably won't continue to...
There are so many wonderful priests throughout the world coming up with innovative ways to share the Gospel. They are serving the poor, standing for life, evangelizing through social media, and much more. We are proud to share the stories here that you might not be...
Whatever type of ministry you do within the Church, chances are there will be a time when it becomes all-consuming and your own personal prayer life begins to suffer. Maybe you’re so busy and have already been praying all day with a group, talking about God, giving of...