Winter often makes family life harder. Emily Molitor grapples with the long lonely days, and shares three ways she's discovered to nurture a happy home.
Read More »Incredible: Today’s Event Will Not Happen Again Until 2157!
Today presents a liturgical 'difficulty': it marks Good Friday and the traditional date of the Annunciation. John Clark unpacks this once-in-lifetime event!
Read More »How to Teach our Kids Good Citizenship Through Volunteering
Volunteering is a fantastic way to teach children about living out the Faith. Homeschool mom Karena Tapsak shares 3 ways she fits it into the schedule!
Read More »Holy Homeschool! From Carmelite Novice to Homeschool Mom
Amanda Evinger tried religious life, but it wasn't her vocation. Now as a homeschool mom of 3 kids, she applies her experiences as a novice in daily life!
Read More »Sense and Insensibility: Should I Look for Signs and Miracles?
John Clark has hoped for a sign from God, and 'known' that he shouldn't expect one. Until it actually happens... Perhaps his perceptions were wrong before.
Read More »Is the Devil Winning? No. Not Even Close.
John Clark takes apart the popular idea that the devil is winning. Far from it; he's losing right, left and center to all the simple, little good things.
Read More »Beloved Truth: Why Truth-Seeking Is Like Courtship, not Academics
Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the ancient understanding of courting Truth as a beloved, how it takes loving effort to understand and acquire her .
Read More »4 Reasons Homeschooling Helped Me to Succeed as a Mass Cantor
Mary Donellan reflects on lessons learned as a Mass Cantor, and realizes that her successes come from her experience as a homeschooler. Find out why!
Read More »The Sisters of Charity: The ‘Battlefield Angels’ of the Civil War
While visiting the National Shrine of St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Anna Jehorek was in for an inspiring and unexpected history lesson on the Sisters of Charity.
Read More »The ‘Divine Artwork’: What My Daughter’s Puzzle Taught Me About God
Emily Molitor was stumped one day in watching her daughter struggle with a puzzle. She shares an insight into how God helps us - when we let Him.
Read More »3 Ways to Start Seeing Life with the Eyes of God
How often do we become caught up in the externals of a situation, rather than viewing it from a spiritual outlook? When we judge our neighbors, react irrationally towards our ...
Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid When the World Goes to Hell in a Handbasket
John Clark's simple advice is chicken soup for many of our weary, fear-ridden hearts. Find out why you shouldn't be afraid when things seem hell bound.
Read More »5 Easy Ways to Grow in Gratitude this Thanksgiving
Debbie Gaudino shares her top 5 practices for cultivating gratitude, and what better time to grab a couple of easy ideas than Thanksgiving?
Read More »How to Find Peace with God in ‘The Imitation of Christ’
Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian opens up the Imitation of Christ and shows how peace with God can be found, if we are prepared to be still.
Read More »5 Quick and Simple Devotions For Our Homeschool Journey
Abby Sasscer shares 5 simple devotions that you can teach to your children, perfect for day-to-day homeschool piety!
Read More »The Virtue of Foresight: A Mark of Wisdom
With reference to ancient thinkers and common sense, Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the value of foresight as a mark of wisdom.
Read More »Blessed by Grief: Lessons My Children Learned from Sorrow
Teresa Collins shares how her family learned to share grief and mutual support over her son's death, knowing that her child had returned to God.
Read More »Why Catholic Homeschooling & Monks Seek the Same Thing
It can be challenging to look at the world today and to remember the words of Scripture: “…where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more” (Rms. 5:20). We know the ...
Read More »5 Ways Families Can Foster a Religious Vocation
I have five personal insights to share with you if you're interested in fostering a religious vocation among your children.
Read More »Why Sharing the Catholic Faith Should be an Inspiring Experience
Over the years, our family has grown to enjoy various cooking shows on television. As a family who normally eats food that might rank a few notches under “gourmet,” it’s fun ...
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