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Science vs. Pseudoscience: How to Avoid Being Duped by Junk “Science”

July 1, 2023 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

A sucker may be born every day, but you don’t need to be that sucker today or any day. In a capitalistic economy like ours, snake oil salesmen are everywhere looking to earn a fast dollar from gullible consumers. In such an economy, it is especially important for consumers to be able to clearly separate safe, effective products and services from ones that are harmful or do not … [Read more...] about Science vs. Pseudoscience: How to Avoid Being Duped by Junk “Science”

005: Dating Standards and the Four Loves — Rev. Thomas G. Morrow, STD

December 14, 2019 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Looking for advice on Catholic dating? Our guest in this episode is Fr. Thomas Morrow, leading expert on Christian dating & marriage preparation and author of several books, including Christian Courtship in An Oversexed World (now titled Christian Dating in A Godless World). In this episode, Fr. Morrow addresses the following: Why was the title of his book Christian … [Read more...] about 005: Dating Standards and the Four Loves — Rev. Thomas G. Morrow, STD

How Can I Best Prepare for an Optimal Catholic Marriage with Someone with a Minimal Faith/Moral Background & How Much Affection Is Appropriate?

May 11, 2019 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

A reader asked: Could you summarize the contents of your The Pacing of Intimacy for Adult Catholic Christians CD, particularly the proper progression of physical affection and how to best prepare for an optimal Catholic marriage when one of the partners has a minimal Catholic faith/moral background? Dear Reader, Rather than summarize the contents of the entire CD set, … [Read more...] about How Can I Best Prepare for an Optimal Catholic Marriage with Someone with a Minimal Faith/Moral Background & How Much Affection Is Appropriate?

What Kind of Relationship Can Two Catholic Divorced Persons Have in the Eyes of God?

April 16, 2019 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

A reader asked: I'm divorced.  My boyfriend is divorced.  What kind of relationship can we have in the eyes of God?  We want to do things right this time.  Other relevant details: I did not have a Catholic wedding and my wedding was not approved as an exception by Church authority.  However, my boyfriend had a Catholic … [Read more...] about What Kind of Relationship Can Two Catholic Divorced Persons Have in the Eyes of God?

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What Kind of Relationship Can Two Catholic Divorced Persons Have in the Eyes of God?

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