Not only is this issue of OC Catholic published on St. Valentine’s Day, but it’s also World Marriage Day and…
Faith & Life
MENTAL HEALTH AND FAITH
Mental health experts say that as we continue to endure the coronavirus pandemic restrictions, we face significant challenges to our…
Faith & Life
WITNESSING THE FAITH
During the Christmas holidays when our son Sean was visiting from the Bay Area, I received a hand-written letter inviting…
Faith & Life
HEALTH CARE HEROES
Healthcare is top of mind for us all in this terrible pandemic and perhaps now is the perfect time to…
Faith & Life
SPIRITUAL RESOLUTIONS
Lose 10 pounds. Train for a triathlon. Walk the dog every day. Go to bed earlier. Maybe these aren’t the…
Faith & Life
GIVING AND RECEIVING
“Seeing with the eyes of Christ, I can give to others much more than their outward necessities; I can give…
Faith & Life
BITTERSWEET CHOICES
My mother and father enjoyed a long, happy marriage until Dad passed away five years ago. Their successful union might…
Faith & Life
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
As we prepare to celebrate Our Savior’s birth, Advent offers Catholic families a new season of anticipation, gratitude, and love. …
Faith & Life
CALL TO SERVICE
With four or more altar servers required at each Mass, it isn’t unusual for a Catholic parish to have 50-100…
Faith & Life
LIVING PURPOSEFULLY
Halloween is barely over, but my thoughts are on Christmas. I am sure I’m not alone as a mom and…