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Catholic Vocation and Discipleship: Reflecting on God’s Call
Each person is born with a purpose—a unique calling planted in the soul by God. In Catholic teaching, this call is known as a vocation, derived from the Latin word vocare, which means "to call." Far more than a career or a role, a vocation is God’s invitation to each...
More Than Wellness: Why CMF Coaching Is Different
By Jen Cox In a world overflowing with wellness programs, fitness trackers, self-help gurus, and very limited time with doctors, it’s easy to feel like just another number in a system. But what if your journey toward health and healing wasn’t about checking boxes or...
Our Lady of Sorrows, The Sorrow of Our Nation, and The Sorrow of Our Hearts
The quality and content of our social connections shape our human capacity to accurately interpret reality and truth. To know God. Within the last month our nation is heavy, likewise our hearts. We carry the images and stories of unimaginable violence that have...
Internet Self-Care for Catholics
The internet is a remarkable tool — one that connects, informs, and inspires. But like many good things, it requires moderation and discernment. As Catholics, we’re called to pursue holiness in every part of life, including our digital habits. “Internet self-care”...
Back to School and Mental Health: How to Keep You and Your Child Sane
For many children and their parents around the country, summer vacation is officially over! While exciting, going back to school comes with a unique set of challenges for many families. As a mental health counselor who works with children, adolescents, and their...
Surrender: What We Can Learn from the Sisters of Lazarus
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.There is need of only one thing.” Luke 10:41-42 What does it mean to surrender? If you are anything like me, perhaps you don’t really like this question. The word surrender brings an initial pit of...
Unity in Marriage: A Strong Foundation for Children’s Flourishing in Spirit, Mind, & Body
By Jen Cox Every year on July 26, the Church pauses to honor Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Not much is known about their lives, but their role in salvation history speaks volumes. With their feast day coming...
Receive All as Christ: How Hospitality is the Fruit of Wellness
After his Resurrection, Jesus tells his disciples, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). This call to go out is at the heart of the Christian mission. Yet...
From Lost Keys to Found Faith: My Journey with St. Anthony of Padua
When I first met St. Anthony of Padua, I didn’t expect much more than help finding my lost car keys back in High School. Like many Catholics, my earliest interactions with him were simple and somewhat transactional: “Tony, Tony, look around, something’s lost and must...
5 Tips For Catholic Moms To Care for Their Whole Person Health
Women are meant to receive. Woman, in spirit, mind, and body is called to this vocation of receptivity. Living this call can be demanding, beautiful and challenging. “[The] Bride is loved: it is she who receives love, in order to love in return.” ...
3 Ways to Celebrate Our Blessed Mother On Mother’s Day
Celebrating Our Blessed Mother As Mother’s Day arrives, we anticipate the joyous celebration of our mothers and the maternal figures in our lives. This special day gives us a chance to recognize and celebrate the women who nurture us and help us grow. In addition to...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Catholics and Counseling
By Mariah Buzza MS-Clinical Mental Health Counseling, NCC, LAPC As a licensed associate professional counselor, my professional vocation is dedicated to doing the very thing I once thought was useless and even contrary to my convictions as a Catholic. But what was it...