Helpful References for Family

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    for Marriage
    for Divorce
    for Family
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- The Relationship of Forgiveness and Mercy to Justice and Reconciliation
  
  July 13
  
  - Charisse Rubio
  
  Discover the meaning of God’s teaching on the necessity of unconditional forgiveness (mercy) as well as how there can be justice in forgiving even someone who isn’t sorry for the harm or evil done. Being open to forgiveness is an act of mercy that involves a choice by the offended person, while reconciliation is an act of justice involving both...
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- Book Review: "Amoris Laetitia"
  
  May 10
  
  - Charisse Rubio
  
  This book contains the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis offering pastoral guidance to help families grow together in their faith and to encourage them in the face of mounting challenges. It offers insights from the two-year process of the Synod on The Family. Directed primarily to those engaged in family apostolate and to families themselves...
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- Book Review: "Your [Imperfect] Holy Family"
  
  April 12
  
  - Charisse Rubio
  
  The primary audience for this book is the lay faithful who are seeking sound approaches for strengthening families and renewing the Church in the face of attacks against both by present-day culture. Pastors, lay pastoral ministers, and theologians will also find this book filled with...
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- Masculinity: Fact and Fiction
  
  In reality, none of these examples has anything to do with masculinity. Telling someone to “man up” in situations like these not only spreads incorrect ideas about what makes a man a man, but it also...
- Get in the Friendzone
  
  So can men and women really be just friends??
- Virality and Virtue: the Rise of “Internet Fame”
  
  If you’re chasing your dream by creating content that people tend to enjoy and it just so happens that you become famous, then fantastic! Seeking fame as a first priority when it comes to your dream...
What "13 Reasons Why" Gets Wrong

The hit Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why" brings up a lot of important topics that need to be discussed, but it gets a few things wrong in its commentary on suicide. Those are explained here.

If you or a friend is struggling with suicidal thoughts, ask for help from someone you can trust and/or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (available 24 hours everyday).
Beyond the Pew by Ablaze Ministries
Built from the conviction that "sainthood starts at home," Beyond the Pew is a YouTube playlist powered by Ablaze Ministries. While Ablaze primarily ministers to Catholic youth, Beyond the Pew includes helpful Content for parents of teens. Videos include:
- Who Are Your Child’s Friends? (embedded above)
- Keeping Your Kids Interested in Church
- Your Schedule Is A Theological Statement
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We know the blessings (and challenges) of family life. We've been through marriages, births, loss of loved ones through miscarriages death, divorce, & annulment, job loss & career change, broken relationships, reconciliations, major illnesses, conversions, and happy celebrations. We trust in the power of prayer and have faith in God's mercy and love.

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Tony and Charisse Rubio feel a strong call to build up families in response to our culture, which is tearing down marriage and family values. Their ministry promotes sacramental marriages by offering one-to-one mentoring for individuals and couples that supports important aspects of marriage building. They also walk with those who are in struggling relationships by offering emotional / spiritual support and crucial resources, as well as facilitating a program called "Journey of Hope," which tackles the concerns of separated and divorced Catholics. They are not counselors or therapist, but Catholics with vast life experiences and the availability to accompany and care for families or individuals in the particular challenges and needs related to their marriage.