We are journeying through Lent on this path leading to the Cross and the Resurrection, that leads us to that union with God we call holiness. Speaking about Ash Wednesday and Lent, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles wrote: “We are living in times when many people have lost their ‘why.’ They no longer know the […]Read more

Parents can more effectively guide their children in the virtuous use of the Internet by collaborating with other parents and families that have similar values and aims for their home. These goals should include the virtuous use of electronic devices. It is always good to have friends with children a bit older than your own. […]Read more

Connected with the Open-Door approach to the Internet and electronics is transparency, which really is the virtue of sincerity. Transparency is key in marriage and in other family relationships. It shows that we are not afraid that our spouse, parent, or sibling sees us as we really are because we trust that they love us […]Read more

Considering certain places as sacred and private, where we shouldn’t use electronic devices, how do we balance using our bedrooms for study and work and using them for prayer and sleep? Perhaps the key here is the door: keep the door open when we are not praying, changing clothes, or sleeping. This can make a […]Read more

NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. The use of technology has social implications as our actions and attitudes impact others, either directly or indirectly. This is especially true in a family. For example, most people who use their phone or other devices for […]Read more