http://www.focus.org kevin.cotter@focus.org (Kevin Cotter) daniel@focus.org (Daniel Volk) Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.focus.org-711146599 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/why-you-should-see.html Awards season is upon us. One of the standouts among the Best Picture nominees is “Spotlight.” Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:32:35 -0600 www.focus.org-711144374 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/hello-fomos.html My FOMO friends! We say yes to absolutely everything — everything we can and can’t possibly do. We suffer from the complete inability to say “no” — to every request, every opportunity, every social gathering. In short, we live an exhausting existence. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:27:44 -0600 www.focus.org-707743578 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/what-to-do-for-lent-7.html Catholics all over the world are getting ready for Lent. If you want to do something special for Lent, but haven't decided what yet, here are seven ideas to get you started: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:24:55 -0600 www.focus.org-707737097 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/lentsanity-megagiveaway.html Lent is on its way, and our Lentsanity MEGAGiveaway is on! Enter now for your chance to win a sweet Catholic prize pack. Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:01:21 -0600 www.focus.org-703086844 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/leah-darrow-what-you-or-your-friends-need-to-know-about-suicidal-thoughts.html I want to start this article by saying that most of my friends and family do not know this about me. I’ve kept my story about suicide a secret for a long time. But recently I’ve noticed a growing number of people who suffer like I’ve suffered. I’ve also noticed many people who were not able to make it out of the dark night. I write this for you. I write this so that you know you are not alone. You are noticed, you are loved and you are wanted in this life. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 06:01:34 -0600 www.focus.org-705052737 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/an-interview-with-dr-sri-on-relationships-book-giveaway.html Kevin Cotter interviewed Dr. Sri on his book, "Men, Women and the Mystery of Love" and we're giving away 10 copies of his new edition! Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:01:20 -0600 www.focus.org-702706935 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/a-lenten-challenge-the-devil-will-hate-you-for-porn.html Lent makes me uncomfortable. Every year, I am challenged to ask myself what sins and bad habits I’ve complacently allowed to remain in my life. This also applies to sins of lust. Fri, 29 Jan 2016 06:00:10 -0600 www.focus.org-702193860 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/9-ways-to-use-lent-for-mission-on-campus.html Lent is just around the corner. Just two weeks away, in fact. This is the perfect time to not only start thinking about what you’re going to give up — but it’s also a good time to plan how you’ll invite other students on your campus to deepen their faith this Lent. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 06:04:37 -0600 www.focus.org-697595959 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/what-i-learned-from-writing-to-a-death-row-inmate.html For over a year, I had been writing letters to a death row inmate, and touching death row with my letters taught me so much. On the day of the annual March for Life, I hope my experience serves as a reminder that being pro-life is a part of every area of our lives and every issue in our world, not just that of the unborn. Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:03:16 -0600 www.focus.org-697603493 http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/what-catholics-are-reading-young-catholic-america.html The book Young Catholic America takes a compelling, well-researched, and detailed look at emerging Catholic adults (18-23 years old). So, why should you read this book? Here are just five reasons. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:02:46 -0600