"As they grow up, children should continue to respect their parents. They should anticipate their wishes, willingly seek their advice, and accept their just admonitions. Obedience toward parents ceases with the emancipation of the children; not so respect, which is always owed to them. This respect has its roots in the fear of God, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit."  ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church §2217

Families - the ones we’re born into and the ones that we create - are full of beauty, joy, thanksgiving, worship, and purpose. But they can also be marked with exhaustion, hardship, disappointment, arguments, and unrealistic expectations. How do we navigate difficult family relationships in a healthy way?

Fr. Nathan joins Pat & Kenna for this conversation about how to faithfully order the sometimes competing values of family life. How can we honor our mother and father when we are adults ourselves, and honor our family of origin while prioritizing our family of creation? How do we have intentional & honest conversations to prepare for times of intensity before they’re upon us? How can we avoid the landmines that might have plagued us for years?

We’re confident that this is an episode that will speak to people of all ages and stages as we seek to be connected to God and our family members during the upcoming holy days, or any season of the year.

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Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.