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...
