How to help women suffering domestic violence

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All Catholics should be informed, aware and ready to help anyone suffering physical, psychological or emotional abuse.

Michael was so charming when he courted Jessica during their whirlwind romance. After they were married, though, he started using anger and violence to control her. At first, he smashed furniture. Later, he was hitting Jessica and their little daughter, Ashley. He apologized and promised to change. But again and again, he continued to erupt in rage and hurt her when he didn’t like what she did, where she went, who she talked to, or how she spent money. Continue reading “How to help women suffering domestic violence”

Speaking at the Faith of Fire Catholic Family Conference at St. Mary in Anacortes this weekend!

I gave two talks this weekend for the awesome Faith on Fire Catholic family conference; for the kids and youth I gave a vocation talk we called “Your Amazing Future: Preparing Yourself for Your Own Happily Ever After.” For the women, I gave a talk called “Women of Mercy: The Dignity and Vocation of Women and the Year of Mercy.”

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