Angelus Blog

Man and woman share a common human dignity. In many traditions, both are seen as created with the capacity to know, serve, and contribute to something greater than themselves. At the same time, men and women often bring different strengths to family and community life, including in areas like caregiving, collaboration, and the practical demands of building a home. In everyday life, many people find partnership meaningful. A woman may choose a man as her husband, and a man may choose a woman as his wife, each complementing the other through companionship, support, and shared responsibility. Some people also choose to live independently for a season or permanently; others form families in diverse ways. What matters most is mutual respect, honesty about needs and limits, and a commitment to the wellbeing of any children involved. Financial independence can be a source of confidence and stability for women and men alike. It does not preclude healthy partnership; rather, it can strengthen...

The characteristics of the  girl are different from those of the boy child in many ways. Apart from the biological and physical attributes, there are other attributes of the female child which requires her to be given special attention as she grows up. In this piece, we shall analyze those traits and suggest how they should be utilized for the optimal development of the girl child.   Relating with the Opposite Sex. The girl child in her usual way is the shy type. She consciously or unconsciously chooses her play mate(s) be it her fellow girls or  boys of her age that she can easily relate with. Parents should watch their girl child as she goes through this developmental stage, which is usually around the age range of eight and ten years.   Education .  During her formative years in school,  special attention should be given to her to ensure that she remains focused on her intended career because the dangerous and wrong notion that the female child is ofte...