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Building endurance in our Christian lives
by Kaiser Johnson The fundamentals of fitness with endurance has, in my experience, aided me more in integration of body and soul than any other type of training. I should probably do it more often. So what is this fitness fundamental — and…
How to eat like a Catholic
Healthy food habits aren't just good for the body: They renew the family, protect God's creation, and invigorate the soul. Throughout history, the Church has been at the forefront of “food movements.” Monks began brewing beer in the Middle…
Hope & Healing After Abortion
Many post-abortive women believe they’ve committed the “unforgiveable sin.” They often believe that they’re completely alone—no one else they know could possibly have done what they did and no one would ever understand what they’ve been…
How to get a good night’s sleep
Use these handy tips to catch some superior shut-eye
Thirty Days to a Healthier You
Lord knows you try—a fridge full of lean meats and Greek yogurt, and those regular walks count toward something. But sometimes achieving and maintaining good health can just feel so overwhelming. It’s worth the effort, though. Not…
Do Less This Advent Season
In an age of multitasking, many of us are trying to do more and be more—whether as spouses, parents, friends, volunteers, or co-workers. We’re overworked, overwhelmed, and over-leveraged. We might fool ourselves into thinking that if we…
Solitude, Self-Presence, And True Participation
by Susan Muto On one of her trips to the United States, St. Teresa of Kolkata lamented that the disease facing the West is loneliness. Research regarding the effects of social media verify her observation. Connections in cyberspace,…
Walk This Way
Each Saturday morning Veronica Cogwin and Lisa Green lace up their tennis shoes and sneak out of their homes while the rest of the world sleeps. They get up before dawn and join a group of fellow women with two goals in mind: We will…
Making the Most out of Summer
What is your first thought about summertime? “Yay, no more schedules! Time to have fun!” or “Uh-oh, what do I do without the school-year routine? The kids will be bored.” Whether you are looking forward to the unstructured freedom of summer…
Faith and Fitness
We all know exercise is good for us. But our relationship with it is … complicated. Some of us are “yo-yo” exercisers. Our treadmills, weights, bikes, fitness apps, and gym memberships see bursts of use and then gather (real or…