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Faith and Family

Pornography Detaches a Father from His Role at Home

"Often it appears, men who have struggled with impurity themselves, have greater difficulty with guiding their children through these issues. It is also observed that a child’s response to authority closely relates to how they will engage their sexuality. Both require the ability to trust. Will they discover internal freedom through the virtues or will they grasp for control? As fathers, we can share a positive view of sexuality, and not be afraid to help guide our kids to respect themselves."

- Daniel Spadaro
CleanHeart.Online

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
July 21-27, 2019

This week is National NFP Awareness Week, and this year's theme is Love, Naturally! Cooperating with God's design for married love. The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) and the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother.  Learn more about Natural Family Planning resources including where you can go for NFP instruction at https://nolacatholic.org/nfp-awareness-week. 

Back to School

How to Make Faith Move Beyond Head Knowledge

The Newman Idea is bringing a new course on Catholicism to Tulane University through the Tulane Catholic Center and the Ikon Institute with the goal of appealing to young Catholic's intellect to change both mind and heart.
 

St. Thérèse Academy Open House is July 27

St. Thérèse Academy's Open House is July 27th from 10am - 12pm. All are welcome to come check out the progress at our new "school for exceptional learners" and meet the extraordinary faculty that has been assembled fr a great inaugural school year. Learn more about St. Thérèse Academy online at https://sttheresenola.org/.

Ministry Spotlight

Have You Seen Our New Looks?

This summer, several ministry websites got an online makeover! We invite you to explore all that nolacatholic.org has to offer and check out the new office sites for more information to help you grow in your relationship with Christ! Click on the sites below to learn more.

Around the Nation

Program Gives Educators Tools to Teach About the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism

A group of 35 teachers from Catholic middle and high schools around the country went back to school briefly this summer to learn how to better approach anti-Semitism and the Holocaust in the classroom at the 24th annual summer conference, Bearing Witness.

Five Simple Ways to Get Into Prayer Mode

What if we could hack our way into a regular prayer routine, though? As with any sustained effort, using small prompts and nudges and reminders can help you stay faithful. Here are a few suggestions that might help you get a prayer practice off the ground and flying.

From the Vatican

Moon Landing Should Inspire "Even Greater Goals"

Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, encouraging Catholics to look to that great event for inspiration to overcome injustices and mistreatment of the weak.

We're on a break!

With the summer vacation season upon us, Women in Witness is taking a break too. We'll be back with more stories of extraordinary women working in ministry for the people of God in New Orleans in September. Until then, feel free to search our archived videos, watch them again, and share them with friends and colleagues because the messages of faith, trust, service, and love of God are truly inspiring!
Check out what's coming up at our parishes, schools, and ministries with our online Calendar of Events
 


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