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  • A Family After God’s Own Heart

    A Family After God’s Own Heart

    Retreat Registration now Open! The family is a gift from God, but the world’s influence can lead to unhealthy habits. Your Holy Family Ministries provides tools and guidance to bring families closer to God. The family is where we learn to love, and it’s essential to sanctify family life. To achieve this, discernment, pruning away… Read more

  • How to Be a Father after God’s own Heart

    How to Be a Father after God’s own Heart

    The world needs strong, faith-filled fathers who are seeking to love as God loves. Read more

  • Hurricane Helene Retreat Scholarships

    Hurricane Helene Retreat Scholarships

    In October 2024, Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding and mudslides in western North Carolina, affecting many families. In response, scholarships are available for families impacted by the hurricane to attend the 2024 Carolinas Retreat for Families from December 27-30 at Heart Ridge Retreat. Interested families can register online for this opportunity. Read more

  • Thirsting for Christ

    Thirsting for Christ

    Father John Michael Paul expresses joy in collaborating with Denae and Allen Hebert of Your Holy Family Ministries. He invites families seeking a deeper Christian witness to join the upcoming Feast of the Holy Family Retreat from December 27-30, 2024. Registration ends December 7, 2024, at YHFRetreat.org. Read more

  • The Family at the Foot of the Cross

    The Family at the Foot of the Cross

    Lent is a season of reflecting upon the suffering and death of the Lord and go with him to the foot of the cross.  Many of the faithful offer up a token sacrifice for 40 days to better learn how to love.  These sacrifices have meaning, these little daily sufferings in a small way, prepare our Read more

  • Ascension of the Lord 2024

    Ascension of the Lord 2024

    The content emphasizes the importance of personal and familial witness to the love of God. It encourages evangelization through everyday actions and personal testimony. The reflection also highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers to spread the good news. The focus is on fulfilling the mission of sharing Christ’s message with the… Read more

  • All You Need is Love

    All You Need is Love

    As a father of nine children, instilling a solid foundation rooted in Catholic faith is a top concern. St. Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 13 exemplifies the importance of love in parenting. Teaching his daughter about unconditional love, the author emphasizes the irreplaceable role of love in conveying messages and the incomparable love of God. Read more

  • Palm Sunday Lent 2024

    Palm Sunday Lent 2024

    Prepare for Holy Week by showing through actions that this week is different. Engage in spiritual activities, attend masses, go to confession, and study Palm Sunday scriptures with the family. Reflect on the Passion of the Lord Jesus Christ and retell stories with children. Use coloring pages for young ones to understand the mysteries. Read more

  • 5th Sunday of Lent 2024

    5th Sunday of Lent 2024

    The content discusses the Lenten exercise of giving up something loved, and reflects on transforming hearts through obedience and suffering. It references scriptures emphasizing the need for inner transformation and obedience, using examples from biblical figures. The message encourages trust in God’s plans and readiness to let go in order to grow in holiness. Read more

  • 4th Sunday of Lent 2024

    4th Sunday of Lent 2024

    The post suggests a family activity focused on meditating on the stations of the cross, providing resources for both young and older children. It also recommends making an act of love to God three times a day, accompanied by prayer or actions. Lastly, it reflects on God’s love through scriptures, including the role of prophets… Read more

  • 3rd Sunday of Lent 2024

    3rd Sunday of Lent 2024

    The post contains guidelines for family activities, reflections on the significance of the Ten Commandments, weekly virtues focusing on listening, and reflections on scriptures related to the second and third Sundays of Lent. It also explores the relationship between the commandments, Beatitudes, and salvation, with references to the Gospel of John and 1 Corinthians. Read more

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