Family Fully Alive Articles
A military family relies on God’s grace and guidance
Jimmy and Ashley Kepper have a strong marriage, though they don’t talk to one another for months at a time. There’s a good reason, however....Read more
by Gerald Korson
Connecticut family bring faith to all aspects of life
Seeking to integrate Catholicism into their daily lives, Peter and Leslie Wolfgang have grown to embrace their faith as they collaborate both in the workplace and in raising their....Read more
by Jason Godin
Catholic faith and fraternity inspire Hispanic family
For Antonio Bañuelos and his wife, Mayra, the Church has been an anchor in a journey that has taken them from Mexico to the United States and across borders of culture and language...Read more
by Gerald Korson
Service is a family affair for Texas couple
Stephen and Neysha Frontera and their young son received an uncommon trifecta of honors earlier this year for their dedicated service through St. Basil Council 4204...Read more
‘Father and Son – and Knights’
by Gerald Korson
Nebraska family shares K of C connection
For Joe and Kara Boro of Springfield, Nebraska, the Knights of Columbus is something of a family affair. Joe’s father, Ted Boro, joined the Order while Joe was still in school, a few years after the family moved to Springfield and began attending...Read more
by John Burger
The Reisenauers live and pass on the Catholic faith by word and deed
It’s been a long time since anyone has used horses and mules in farming, but for the Reisenauers of Richland, Washington, the stories are still alive. That’s because the children of Michael and Cindy Reisenauer have...Read more
by John Burger
The busy Barrios family keeps faith in forefront
Providence has played a central role for Darryl and Anne Barrios during their 22 years of marriage. Although the blessings have not always been evident at the time, the couple can look back and see...Read more
by John Burger
A family and a parish work together
Michael Flaherty was not as nervous as most men are when he asked his girlfriend’s father for the hand of his daughter. His future father-in-law, Dr. Bruce Dahl, had introduced Flaherty to his daughter and already had...Read more
featuring Will Bloomfield
Catholic dad brings beauty to print and prayer
Accepting direction from his professional supervisors with obedience. Striving to be the best assistant attorney general that he can be. Treating both coworkers and the people that he serves with respect and dignity. Husband, father and member of Monsignor John A. Gabriels Council 11099 in...Read more
by Jason Godin
Service to others comes naturally to Barnes family
If St. James Council 4557 and St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Winnipeg had to make posters recognizing models of service and leadership, the faces of Frank and Elianne Barnes – the 2014 Manitoba...Read more
by John Burger
For the Luceros, the day begins with Mass and exercise
If you want something done, catch up with retired letter carrier Phil Lucero. He and his wife, Theresa, are too busy serving others to sit down to talk about it. The citation proclaiming the couple and their...Read more
by John Burger
Arizona family teaches by example
When you look at them from the outside, the Ulmens might appear to blessed with little stress. Brian, the dad, heads up the local Knights of Columbus council, and mom Heather leads the American Heritage Girls. They have four children, one of whom is already starting a...Read more
by Patrice Athanasidy
Faith is personal to the Wagners of Iowa
The Wagner family looks at service simply as a part of life. It is woven into everything they do from their service to their parish, to their careers, to their serving as examples to their children. Referring to being named Iowa’s 2014 Family of the Year by...Read more
by Yen Ocampo
From a tricycle driver to CEO/President
Poverty is not a hindrance to success, but it can affect a marriage. This is the view of a young couple from the Philippines whose family backgrounds did not match. Carlito Fernando and his wife, Laarni, were grade school classmates. Yet when it came time for...Read more
‘‘Not Perfect’ Is Good Enough’
by Brian Caulfield
Bell family of Wyoming embodies Catholic values
James Bell wants you to know one thing for sure. Before you can say how cute his little ones are, how mature and responsible his teens seem, or ask how he and his wife keep a glow on their faces and a glint in their eyes amid a hectic home life, he says with a...Read more
