Awkward for Jesus

January 2026

Podcast: Modern Catholic Family Interview

Jan 27 • Christine Hanus

Excessive Screentime—Three Ways to Fight Temptation in the Dark Days of Winter

I had a house full of company and a belly full of rich foods.

Jan 27 • Christine Hanus

On Mission: How the “Little Way” Strengthened Our Lives and Illuminated Our Path

Almost three years ago, my husband and I sat at a table in a coffee shop with Father Matthew Wertin sitting across from us.

Jan 27 • Christine Hanus

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December 2025

What Do You Need to Bring to Christmas Mass? A Guide for Parents

Are you bringing your child to Mass for the first time this Christmas?

Dec 23, 2025 • Christine Hanus

November 2025

Jesus Wants To Meet You In Confession—Don’t Keep Him Waiting! (Part 1 in series)

Yesterday, I drove on the interstate in “the city” to drop a friend off at the airport.

Nov 19, 2025 • Christine Hanus

Jesus Wants to Meet You In Confession—Even When You’re Not Sure What to Say (Part 2 in series)

My mom went to a local Catholic parish one day where the priest was offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Nov 19, 2025 • Christine Hanus

Jesus Wants to Meet You in Confession—Going Deeper (Part 3 in series)

There are ways to become more aware of our sins and imperfections, so that we can benefit more from the Sacrament of Reconciliation and become who God…

Nov 19, 2025 • Christine Hanus

Confession: An Essential Part of a Catholic Family’s Survival Plan

Psychological reset, supernatural power…without childhood confession, my young adult kids (probably) wouldn’t be following Christ today.

Nov 19, 2025 • Christine Hanus

Educational Choices: Schooling Your Catholic Kids

3 ways parents can be in a better place for discernment when approaching educational options for their children.

Nov 19, 2025 • Christine Hanus

August 2025

Love Lifts Us Up Where We Belong

What would happen if, when we plop down on the couch in the evening or lay down in bed at night, we were to ask ourselves these questions, "Who did God…

Aug 18, 2025 • Christine Hanus

If I Were Satan

If I were Satan...

Aug 18, 2025 • Christine Hanus