Counseling Teens on Theology of the Body Issues
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Many of our readers live in homes with teenage children who are perfectly compliant and never question either the Church’s moral teachings or their parents’ rules and wisdom.
But I think we also have many readers like the mom who wrote to me this past week asking for guidance about how to advise her teenage daughter on a very difficult issue. The girl in question, a sexually active teen, has advised... READ MORE
Answering the "Why" Questions
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, November 07, 2011
This weekend, I received a relatively frantic email from a mom of a very inquisitive four year old. In her note, she asked for input to answer two specific questions her little philosopher has posed to her:
1. Why did God make me?
2. How did God make me?
Somewhere in the depths of my memory, this little boy’s first question “Why did God make me?” elicited a response I’d learned years ago from Lesson 1 of the Baltimore Catechism:... READ MORE
Called to Have Another?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Wednesday, November 03, 2010
I love the emails I receive from women literally around the world who write to seek support and encouragement in their vocation as a Catholic Mom. Ask any blogger here at Faith & Family and she’ll tell you that your support, your feedback, and your energy are the motivation and inspiration we appreciate the most. This week, I’m going to share another note from a mom who has given her permission... READ MORE
Fatherless
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, August 21, 2010
This week on the podcast (click here or click on the player above), we welcome author and speaker Brian J. Gail, the incredible talent behind the book Fatherless Listen in to my conversation with Brian and find more information on the book and Brian’s apostolate at www.FatherlessBook.com.
Please join me in thanking our Catholic Moments contributors by visiting their sites: Deacon Tom Fox, Lisa Mladnich,... READ MORE
Top 10 Signs You May Be TOO Into the TOB
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Mark Shea wrote a funny column “noodling,” as he calls it, people who are a little too attached in his view to the Theology of the Body.
I read it and laughed heartily, and agree with his overall premise while taking issue with some of his particulars.
This, for example, needed to be addressed:
A lot of people seem to think that the Church functions according to the principle, “That which is not... READ MORE
Joyful, Joyful
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, July 31, 2010
I was able to capture this special moment from the closing Mass at the National Theology of the Body Congress this week. It was such a beautiful ending to a fantastic few days. Cardinal Justin Rigali was our celebrant, and the site of so many priests concelebrating together was a true joy. Enjoy!
On Eclipse and Choosing Chastity
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Wednesday, July 07, 2010
I almost hesitate to open the can of worms that might be unleashed here if I mention the fact that I went yesterday to view the film Eclipse, the third installment in the Twilight series. But the truth is, the film left me pondering something that I can’t help but discuss with my friends here at Faith & Family Live.
Let me start by saying that I’m not recommending you go see this movie, or that you... READ MORE
The Human Person
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Reverend J. Brian Bransfield is a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Fr. Bransfield joins us today (click here to listen to the podcast or click on the player above) to discuss his new book, The Human Person: According to John Paul II
All Things Guy
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, May 01, 2010
This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we speak with Teresa Tomeo and Cheryl Dickow about their great new project for young men, All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters
Well-Child Visits—For Teens
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Health on Monday, December 07, 2009
A friend posted a great question to our neighborhood listserve the other day.
At her child’s latest check-up, the doctor prepared her for the fact that beginning next year, she (the mom) will be asked to step outside for part of the exam.
My friend understands that at a certain point she will have to stop being present, but is very uncomfortable with the idea that the cut-off age is 13 (the age... READ MORE
