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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.

My Side of the Confessional: What Is It Like for a Priest?

I told them that it was the exact opposite. There is almost no greater place to be than with someone when they are coming back to God.

The Truth about Diets and Weight Loss: An Interview with Dr. John

Everywhere you look, there's an ad, magazine cover, or commercial telling you what the new hotness is in diet secrets and workouts. It can be confusing and honestly . . . how do you know what to believe? Don't let the smiling, skinny people in the ads convince you; you need someone you can trust. That's why I asked Dr. John Oertle some questions about diets, weight loss, and how you as a teen should approach your health. He's an awesome, Catholic doctor who's passionate about sharing the truth about the wonderful body God gave each of us. Enjoy!

The Choice I Made: A Post-Abortive Man Looks Back

Countless times over the years, I’ve thought to myself, “If only I could go back and do things differently.” And that’s why nearly two decades later, I’m writing this letter to my twenty-something self: not because I can undo past mistakes, but because right now there is a young twenty-something man facing his own unplanned pregnancy (or could in the near future) longing for someone to give him solid, strong, Godly advice. If that’s you, it’s my hope that this letter will help you.

15 Amazing Padre Pio Quotes on the Spiritual Life

I want to share some of that wisdom with you. Here are a couple short quotes from his letters that have left a lasting impact on me.

Soar, My Daughter

Through prayer, God revealed to me this time would come. He spoke encouraging words, restoring hope. Our Lord told me I’d bring light to a dark place. Four years later, I still bare some dark spots. In the midst of the dim light, He is kindly asking me to share. […]

Lonely No More

You’re waiting for a knight in shining armor to ask you to the dance, while a man died 2,000 years ago slaying the real dragon for you.

3 Things to Remember When You’re Feeling Left Out

Are you tired of feeling left out? You see, sometimes we have the notion that the feeling of being left out happened on our elementary school playground– a moment that is forever behind us. Often times though, I think it creeps up in our everyday relationships with friends, family, in […]

How to Be Friends with a Future Priest

Moving out of high school and into college, I have some really good guy friends who are entering the seminary. How can I (a girl) keep good, holy, pure, and healthy relationships with these guys?