Your Holy Family

12/02/2024

In October 2024, Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding and mudslides in western North Carolina, affecting many families. In response, scholarships are available for families impacted by the hurricane to attend the 2024 Carolinas Retreat for Families from December 27-30 at Heart Ridge Retreat. Interested families can register online for this opportunity.

In October 2024, Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding and mudslides in western North Carolina, affecting many families. In response, scholarships are available for families impacted by the hurricane to attend the 2024 Carolinas Retreat for Families from December 27-30 at Heart Ridge Retreat. Inte...

10/28/2024

There are four keys to parental success during early adolescence:

The first is understanding. Parents must realize that the needs of a child are changing radically during the early teen years. Socially, the peer group is becoming more important, both as a source of approval and a source of values. For better or worse, the young teen begins pulling away from family and identifying more with his own generation.

The second key is a combination of tolerance and accommodation. Tolerance because early adolescence is rarely permanent. Accommodation because the radical changes taking place during this critical developmental period necessitate equally radical changes in how parents respond to their children. Oftentimes, the child's accelerating need for freedom catches parents off guard, and they react by hanging vainly onto a style of child rearing that no longer works.

The third is communication. Parents must be willing to listen to this age child, even when he makes no sense; to listen to his fears, expressions of insecurity, hopes, ideas, and opinions; to listen to his many complaints and to reflect the majority of their moanings and groanings back to them in an accepting, nonjudgmental way.

The fourth is interest. There is no better antidote to the potential pitfalls of peer pressure than parents who are interested. Take the time to ask questions, to listen, to participate. It's one of the best investments you can make in your child's future.

10/05/2024

In light of recent events in western North Carolina I am sharing an article I wrote a few years back on suffering. It is a constant presence in life so what do we do with it and how do we help our family navigate it?

Trials and sufferings are a part of life, we can either take up our cross and follow Jesus or run from the cross and the Lord, the choice is ours. Jesus told us He is the way, the truth and the life and He offers to make our burdens light and to bring about good from our suffering.

10/05/2024

You are cordially invited to attend a monthly potluck and rosary hosted by the Hebert family. The event will be held at our home which is near Reedy Creek Park in East Charlotte (just down the road from St. Thomas Aquinas).

When: Saturday, October 12th at 4:30 PM
Where: 9415 Hood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
RSVP requested - click below

This event is attended by families of all types and sizes, young adults, couples, deacons, priests and seminarians. No matter your state in life, you will most likely find someone to engage in conversation with, build community and enjoy some good food, play some fun games and pray an efficacious rosary for the intentions in your life and in the lives of the other attendees.

We have lots of activities such as basketball, volleyball, zip lines, a firepit, co****le and swings for both adults and children.

Signup here - abearacres.org

09/24/2024

As we approach the month of November, I thought I would share an article I wrote 10 years ago on the topic of respect. Let me know what you think, respectfuly....

What is Respect? Respect is defined as “a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important” and also as “a feeling or understanding that someone or somet…

09/22/2024

My wife and I operate a ministry for families (YourHolyFamily.org) and we are offering family coaching beginning next month (October) in preparation for our annual retreat for families at the end of the year. - More information about this no cost program see this article - https://yourholyfamily.org/a-family-after-gods-own-heart/

More information and to sign up for the annual retreat and/or family coaching https://YHFretreat.org

The domestic church ought to be a place where the Gospel is transmitted and radiates - Pope St. John Paul II

09/08/2024

Our next family potluck is this coming Saturday! Fall is here

08/04/2024

Retreat Registration now open! The family is a gift from God, but the world's influence can lead to unhealthy habits. The family is where we learn to love, and it's essential to sanctify family life. To achieve this, discernment, pruning away distractions

Family is a gift from God. The world's influence leads to unhealthy habits. It is possible to transform your family into a domestic church.

07/20/2024

My two youngest sons are participating in a production of the Hunchback of Notre Dame musical next Saturday, hope you can come out to the performance.

07/06/2024

Our parish is holding a corporate Consecration to Jesus through Mary beginning on July 15th and concluding with the consecration day on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you would like to join us, you may utilize the 33 Day Family Consecration book that I wrote a few years back. It is available on Amazon or for free at our website -

Daily Prayer for your Family – online Printed Welcome to Your Holy Family’s 33 Day Family Consecration.  This guide is designed to help you lead your family through one of the most…