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Searching for Real Love on Valentine’s Day

Thus, through the fire and flames of going through puberty and Valentine’s day simultaneously came the name “Singles Awareness Day.”

Why My Catholic Heart Loved “Stranger Things”

What stands out to me through the entire series is the great lengths that each character goes through to save Will; even when it means their own sacrifice and suffering.

Yes to Real Sex

Lest you be mistaken, God, the Catholic Church, myself, and everyone at LifeTeen.com isn't trying to say 'NO, NO, NO!' to sex. We're just all about saying 'yes' to real sex . . . sex as God intends it to be -- within the Sacrament of Marriage. A world where people sing songs about how they're perfectly good at being 'bad' and radio edits of songs switch 'love' in for the 'f' word like there's no difference. Society has taken something sacred, designed by God to unite couples in the Sacrament of Marriage and cooperate in bringing new life into the world 'Ìâ‰âÂÌâ‰Ûù and categorized it as just another extracurricular activity.

Fear Transformed

I can say with full confidence that the Lord has transformed my fear of the unknown into a season of hopeful anticipation of what is to come. While I don’t have everything figured out, I choose daily cling to the truth that He is faithful to His promises...

Do You Want to Start Reading the Bible? Here’s How to Begin.

Before you open God's Word, ask the author of that word - the Holy Spirit - to be present in a bold and fierce way. Quiet yourself, spend some time in silence, and hold the Bible in your hands as you pray.

Calling the Chosen: A Q&A with a Vocations Director

They are not signing their life away, and ultimately, my interest is their eternal joy and salvation, and if it is not as a priest, or a priest for my diocese, I want them to figure that out.

Dating Gracefully: Advice for Girls

Knowing that God loves you just as you are allows you to be yourself on a date. Since you are loved by Him, there’s no need to question whether or not you are lovable. Knowing that you were uniquely created, with your own beauty and mystery, will help you “guard your heart” and not feel like you have to share every detail of your life early in the dating process. Knowing that God wants us to love others will guide you to be respectful and thoughtful on a date.