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My favorite line from the entire Catechism is at the very beginning of the section on morality. It is a quote from Pope St Gregory the Great, who in a famous homily encapsulates the great moral invitation made to every Christian. This call is: “Christian, remember...

I cringe a little when I hear people refer to a movie as a "Christian film." Allow me to explain... I get it, most Christian films are written and designed to deliver a wholesome message about God, His work in our lives, and how placing our trust in Him makes us...

Ask any traditional artist what their first impressions are upon being introduced to creating digital art, and they will all tell you the same exact thing: "It feels like there is something standing between me and the art that I am creating." They will go on to...

When I first began my conversion, I thought that the greatest thing I could do for Christ was to evangelize by speaking the truth to others. I was wrong. Don’t get me wrong. Speaking this truth with words is extremely important. How can people know about truth unless...

Who would have thought that the Theology of the Body would be so practical in parenting—but it is. And we are not talking about sexuality here, but anthropology guided by Christian theology. One of the most important things to practice as a parent is doing what is...

Hello all! My name is Gabriel Milano, and I am honored to be the newest addition to the TOBET family, working as a speaker and content creator. Monica Ashour asked me to give a brief snapshot of my life, so here you go! For my entire life, I have fought hard to...

I have had a number of times in my life where I have fainted. Nearly all of them were anxiety related, where the stress in question was just too much for my mind and body to handle, and so my body decided to "disappear" for a moment. I am reminded of Queen Esther from...

For Mother’s Day, I decided to reflect on what Mother Mary teaches all of us—women and men—about the feminine posture of receptivity. So, I read Pope Benedict’s Mary: The Church at Her Source regarding the Magnificat. Mary speaks of “magnifying the Lord.” What does...

A friend of mine was looking for practical ways to overcome hopelessness and the vice of sloth. In her research for Catholic-based solutions, she encountered tried and true remedies such as adding frequent confession and adoration to her routine. However, she told me...

G.K. Chesterton once quipped, “The greatest thing the human body can do is to rise from the dead” (quoted by Dale Ahlquist from the TOB Congress audio). That’s what we celebrate today—Easter Sunday. Jesus Christ was the first human to rise from the dead bodily. Quite...

"I want to stick to my resolution. I know it's for the better. I want to persevere, but it's so hard, and, if I'm being honest...I'm scared." It's a phrase all too familiar with people who are struggling to get out of a bad habit or better themselves with a long-term...

Do you remember your childhood days when your mom would guide you in moderating your helpings for a meal or dessert? “Only two pieces of candy.” “Only one helping of spaghetti.” “Only two helpings of ice cream.” (How good that two helpings of ice cream were allowed!)...