Small-Town America Fights for Its Life - Washington Examiner

More couples meet because of Emerald Isle, and more people get married because of St. Patrick’s. Raising children still isn’t the economic boon it was for the farmers of 60 years ago, but it’s less daunting when you’ve got the parish to help you meet other parents and raise your children in the faith. Also, the faith can help you see children as more than mouths to feed or hands to help, but also as souls to glorify God. (emphasis added)

Timothy Carney really articulates the Catholic vision of the family.