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Everyone tells you to change, but sometimes they want you to change to make them comfortable, not because it's good for you. If you come from a family or place where people didn't let you be yourself, it can feel like you're always trying to make everyone else happy. But guess what? You don't have to do that! God made you for a special purpose, and your job is to figure out what that is and live it out. It’s not your responsibility to fix how other people feel—only they can do that. Focus on being the best version of yourself for God, even if others don’t understand. You’re not alone; lots of people struggle with this, but it’s worth it to be who you were created to be.

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If you grew up as the co-dependent or the lost sheep in a dysfunctional Catholic family, chances are, you hungered for attention. You would do anything you could to be noticed and accepted. But guess what? No matter what you did -- or do! -- it still isn't working. So here's how you escape the bucket...

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As a Catholic, you're supposed to be happy and joyful, right? Well, if you have a melancholic temperament or if you're from a dysfunctional family, sadness and discouragement can hit you like a brick out of nowhere. But relief is on the way! Here are some ways you can battle sadness, discouragement, depression, and even the devil himself.

Check out the book, Consoling Thoughts of St. Francis de Sales on Amazon.

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Do you believe God loves you? Really loves you, just the way you are? Sometimes, it’s hard to believe, especially if you grew up in a family where love wasn’t talked about much. 

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Are you feeling stressed out about making Christmas 'Hallmark Perfect'? Do you dread putting on the happy face around family and friends when you would rather go hide under a tree? Here's what I did to make Christmas peaceful, joyful, and stress-free.

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Why be Catholic in today’s world? We've got sinners and saints, martyrs and incorruptibles. Oh yeah... we got Jesus!

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Today I talk about why believing in God makes life better and why atheism, or not believing in God, doesn’t make sense... at all. And hey, just my opinion, but I give 10 reasons why I think atheism is kinda sorta stupid.

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Being a 'basically good Catholic' isn't enough (besides... it's pretty boring)! Saying you're "basically good" can mean that you're only doing the minimum and not really trying to be the best you can be. How about challenging yourself to aim to be a great person, not just a "basically good" person, because actions speak louder than words. Want to know where to begin? Stick around for the answer.

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In this episode of Diary of a Crappy Catholic, Mark shares his journey of discovering what it means to be Catholic and the importance of truly understanding his faith. Growing up Catholic, Mark didn't feel very connected to his beliefs, partly because his family didn’t openly talk about faith. Like many Catholics, he completed religious milestones, such as Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, without feeling deeply connected.

As he grew older, Mark realized he didn’t fully understand his faith, especially when others challenged him with negative views about the Catholic Church. This pushed him to start learning about Catholicism on his own. Mark began reading books and studying the Bible, which helped him grow more confident and excited about being Catholic. He encourages others to explore their own beliefs, asking questions and learning more, especially in a world that can be confusing and negative.

Mark wants his listeners to feel proud to be Catholic, likening it to being on a professional sports team. He hopes his journey will inspire others to appreciate their faith and look forward to a hopeful, meaningful future.

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In the first episode of the "Diary of a Crappy Catholic" podcast, Mark talks about his experience as a Catholic who feels like he's not perfect at it. He wants to create a space where people can join him in exploring their faith, even if they struggle. Mark believes that being Catholic is about knowing, loving, and serving God, and he hopes to help others find purpose in life. He wants listeners to understand what it means to be part of the Catholic faith, just like being on a sports team with specific rules. Mark invites everyone, whether Catholic or not, to come along on this journey together and to be nice in the comments.

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