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Seeking the Lord through the Gift of our Bodies
We live in the fullness of truth by striving for wellness and peace in our whole person, including our physical health.
Looking to A Not So Average Joe to Navigate the Modern Working World
If you are Catholic in today’s world, you may find yourself coming face to face with people around you that make you feel as though you want to hide your faith. You may find yourself constantly defending or explaining Catholicism to your co-workers, employees,...
Spring Time Reflections: Your Faith As A Garden
Winter has come and gone, and spring has begun to bloom. All around us, the earth is showing signs of new hope, new beginnings, and new life. For many of us it is the time of year where we will begin preparation for our plants, gardens, and landscapes. Early...
Divine Mercy and Our Whole Health
"Everything that exists is enclosed in the bowels of My mercy, more deeply than an infant in its mother's womb. How painfully distrust of My goodness wounds Me! Sins of distrust wound Me most painfully." Jesus to St. Faustina in n. 1076 Diary of Saint Maria Faustina...
What the Annunciation Means for our Whole Health in Spirit, Mind, and Body
After Mary is told by the Angel that God has chosen her to be the Mother of God, she responds by saying: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). This response is an unconditional “yes” to God, and so we should...
St. Patrick’s Day 2023: Can we eat meat and St. Patrick’s whole health witness?
This Year’s Dilemma This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday during Lent, leading many to despair over missing out on corned beef, a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish. However, many Bishops across the country have granted their diocese a dispensation from the...
How A Break From Social Media Affected My Whole Health
by Kate Allwein My journey away from social media began in 2022 when a “mom friend” asked if I would join a group called FIAT, a 90 day program for women that consisted of fasting, prayer, Scripture reading, increased reception of the Sacraments, and an all-around...
How To Grow in Whole Health This Lent
Lent is a time of self-discipline so that Christ can live more fully in us. You may be wondering: how do I have the most fruitful Lent I have ever had? What practices can help me in my Lenten journey with our Lord? It is wise to begin with asking the...
The Necessity of Accompaniment for your Whole Health: In Spirit, Mind, and Body
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn is attributed to the following quote, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This statement reveals the human tendency to take on the tendencies of those we allow to influence us=. It shows us the reality...
Cultivating Gratitude for Your Whole Health
“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness.” – St. Gianna Beretta Molla Starting off 2023, CURO members had the opportunity to participate in our Gratitude Gameboard Challenge. For a month,...
Natural Remedies for Sore Throats that St. Blaise Would Endorse
St. Blaise has long been revered in the Church as an intercessor for the healing of throats. On his feast day (February 3rd) and the days surrounding, many participate in a throat blessing. But where does this come from? St. Blaise was a bishop and doctor, living in...
The Healing Love of Christ: A Defense for Innocent Life
Tomorrow, many from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. for the first March for Life since the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Although the Dobb’s decision brought about a tremendous victory this past year, there is still much work to be done for the future...
