Theresa Civantos Barber

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The hardest part of taking little kids to Mass

What can you do to encourage families with young children to keep coming to church? Here are some tips based on my experience. ...

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5 Essential Signs of a Thriving Parish

This is what it looks like when a parish community is united in its mission to serve Christ. A thriving parish is a wellspring...

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5 Ways to Rest in Christ This Winter

Quiet. Rest. Stillness. Peace. These aren’t things to which our rat-race culture gives much attention. But in recent years,...

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10 Devotional Books for a Beautiful Advent

Looking for a book of guided prayer and meditation for this Advent? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve pulled together some...

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5 Profound Spiritual Books for a Beautiful Advent

We look forward to Advent as a season of waiting, a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. In our...

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Hospitality vs. Entertaining: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?

Thinking about hospitality is perfect timing, as I’m right in the middle of hosting two parties this week.  Yesterday morning,...

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Catholic "OSV Talks" Bring Energy and New Ideas to Evangelization

What does “Catholic innovation” really mean, and why do we need it so much?Without any context, the phrase “Catholic...

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Finally, a Religious Education Curriculum Designed for Kids with Special Needs

"No one should be denied the opportunity to learn about their faith or receive the sacraments." When I was in college, I...