Follow Mary’s example when dealing with inevitable family conflict

It can be a blessing for everyone, if you set some ground rules up front

This article originally appeared in the Jan. 27, 2011, issue of The Catholic Northwest Progress.

Our schools are succeeding, but we can make them even better

By Dr. Cathleen McGreal

It is not uncommon to find parents worrying about a child who has strayed from the church. Sons and daughters failing to recognize the importance of God in their lives can be a major source of anxiety for parents. When parents desire the greatest good for their children, namely eternal salvation, they naturally ask, “What can we do to bring our child back to the church?”