Are leaders born or are they made? Is homeschooling conducive to producing leaders? Tom McFadden says yes, and has six tips to greatly improve the chances.

A father is often seen as Superman to his child. As John Clark found, to live up to that, we must first discover what our Kryptonite is. And overcome it.

With the advance of modern technology, it seems like we no longer need the virtue of patience. John Clark opines maybe we need it now more than ever before.

We parents seek to help our children in their academic studies but John Clark reminds us that the love of God is the most important lesson of them all.

John Clark saw the Feast of Epiphany an opportunity to highlight a few quotes about the Three Wise Men, who "invented the art of giving Christmas presents".

Homeschool student resolution: resolve to reflect on your schooling situation and recognize the sacrifice your parents are making by choosing to homeschool.

John Clark offers the opinion that there's not a mirror in the world that reflects so deeply and so profoundly upon our souls as the faces of our children.

Dom Alban Baker admits that keeping the Christian Christmas in the face of the smothering Santa Claus version is a challenge, but one we should tackle!

Editor’s note: John Clark is taking a well-deserved rest from his column this week in order to spend time with his family. He asked us to re-wrap this story about ...

Andrew Murphy invites us to view Christmas from a new perspective, relating a story of the greatest gift he received last year and its surprising setting.

In reading Charles Dickens' famous story, "A Christmas Carol," John Clark discovered that not only had it aged well, but became more relevant than ever.

When Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego and requested a church in her honor, he was convinced that he was the wrong man. But he was the perfect candidate.

John Clark reviews the final days of Father Constantine, concluding that Providence was to be thanked for granting John and many others such a good friend.

Though some may feel sad that the year of mercy has come to an end, John Clark observes that God offers us His mercy, not only every year, but every moment.

John Clark reviews the new book-length interview, just released in English, and he discovers a gem: the incredible story of a magnificent man.

Bob Wiesner says that a strong nation is dependent upon a virtuous citizenry ready to see that justice is served, innocence preserved and injustice opposed.

John Clark wonders whether Catholics should celebrate Veterans Day. If so, what should our response be for those promoting and protecting peace?

Take heart, Father Mark Wenzinger has this advice for Catholics participating in American politics when the outcome is less than desirable or distressing.

Prayers for our leaders? In Politics and Prayer, John Clark says that part of being good Catholic citizens is to pray for our leaders, whoever they may be.

Even though many Catholics hope for Purgatory after death, John Clark points out that the saints remind us that God desires us to go straight to Heaven.