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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catholic Stand: The Two Shall Become One Flesh

March 19, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt Leave a Comment

Have you checked out Catholic Stand, a website dedicated to providing perspectives and education on Church teachings? We contribute one column per month, always on the third Saturday of each month, and our latest just came out a few days ago. This month’s post explores marital unity and discuss the Four Goods of Marriage – partnership, permanence, fidelity, and fruitfulness.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholic Stand, Four Goods of Marriage, Pope Pius XI, St. Augustine., St. Thomas Aquinas

I am my Daughter’s Protector

July 19, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 13 Comments

Teaching our daughters not to reveal what should remain hidden.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Catechism of the Catholic Church, dignity, Dress, Michael Hyatt, Modesty, Near Occasion of Sin, Objectify, Parenting, Self-Respect

Planting the Modesty Seed in our Children

May 24, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 47 Comments

How can we plant the seeds of modesty in our children? It has been said that the best time to plant a tree is twenty-five years ago. The next best time is today. It is best if you’ve already planted the modesty seed with your children and are nurturing it along. If you haven’t, the next best time is today.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Fashion, Feminine Genius, Modesty, Parenting

Reconsidering the Seamless Garment

March 21, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 6 Comments

Well-intentioned axiom has out-lived its usefulness, should be retired. We’ve all been there. You’re way behind on laundry so you dig deep into your closet, rummaging through clothing you haven’t worn in years. Amid all the outmoded items you find what appears to be a gem, something you used to wear all the time. Okay, it … [Read more…]

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