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Catholic Cases App brings Church’s Moral Teachings to Androids and iPhones

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5 years ago

July 19, 2019

At a time when less and less young adult Catholics are attending to Mass on Sundays, one Catholic entrepreneur is trying to leverage technology to get them back.

Ryan Bilodeau, a high school theology teacher in Concord, NH, with a background in marketing has launched Catholic Cases, an app he says will help answer moral questions for a generation of young adult Catholics who have not received the same amount of instruction in the faith as have their parents.

“So many young adults identify as culturally Catholic, but lack a firm grasp of the actual teachings of the faith. My hope is that the Catholic Cases app will serve as a bridge for those wishing to learn more about Catholic dogma,” remarked Ryan Bilodeau.

Searching through the Catechism of the Catholic Church can be a timely process. The Catholic Cases app helps Catholics by collecting, categorizing and storing the Church’s official moral teachings in one place and citing only official church teaching in the process.

The story behind the Catholic Cases app is a touching one. After Ryan’s Mother passed away, he stood in the ICU surrounded by family unsure of how to answer the doctor’s question about the family’s desire to have an autopsy performed. When Google couldn’t provide a straight answer on the Church teachings on the permissibility of an autopsy, it occurred to Ryan that even well-studied Catholics could benefit from the ability to find the answers to complicated moral questions on the fly.

This is where the idea for Catholic Cases was born. The app places the Magisterium at one’s fingertips by categorizing and allowing users to sort through specific moral cases as explained by means of quotes from official church documents instead of having to scroll through long and complicated church documents yourself.

If you’re a Catholic looking to learn more about the Church’s moral teachings, then check out the Catholic Cases app available in the Google Play or iPhone App store.

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Coco Glow Redefines Success on Natalie Massaro Terms

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19 mins ago

November 23, 2024

Michelle Langton

The American Dream whispers promises of opportunity, but for first-generation children, it can also carry a heavy weight of expectation. Natalie Massaro, the visionary behind Coco Glow, knows this firsthand. “There was an unspoken pressure to succeed,” Natalie explains. “Failure wasn’t an option.” This fueled a relentless work ethic in her – juggling two jobs while in school, a constant drive to excel that burned brightly within her.

This drive initially led the SheEO down a traditional path. But a different passion, simmering beneath the surface, tugged at her – a love for beauty and skincare. Stemming from her own experiences navigating body image as a woman with curves in a world often fixated on a single standard of beauty, Natalie knew there was a different narrative to be told.

It was a leap of faith, fueled by unwavering determination, which led Natalie to trade in the traditional path for entrepreneurship. in 2019, Coco Glow was born out of her Jersey Shore apartment. Today she has a staff of talented contour artists and is currently expanding into a second location. The recent introduction of teeth whitening hints at a future where Coco Glow offers a complete canvas for radiant beauty.

“Always find your why,” is Natalie’s mantra. Inspired by her parents’ unwavering work ethic, a constant reminder that “no one can fail if you are consistently showing up every day,” Natalie poured her heart and soul into Coco Glow. Entrepreneurship, it seems, runs in her blood. Her father’s success was a testament to the power of hard work and dedication, values that now echo in Coco Glow’s leadership. Her commitment to exceptional service is a direct reflection of the “show up every day” mindset.

A testament to the American Dream – reimagined for a new generation. It’s about defying expectations, forging your own path, and leaving your mark. It’s about finding your “why” and turning it into something beautiful, one sun-kissed client at a time. And witnessing the boost of confidence in each client who walks out the door is its own reward.

“Every client is understood, their wants and needs are adjusted to – your spray tan is the easiest part of your day” – perfectly represents her client-centric approach.

Experience Natalie’s artistic touch and the Coco Glow team help you feel radiant from the inside out. Visit their storefront Shrewsbury, New Jersey, or call (732) 362-7890. Stay updated on their latest creations and explore their offerings at https://cocoglowairbrush.com.