College Prep

In The Story of a Soul, St. Therese of Lisieux wrote as follows: “Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.” Sometimes, if we’re not ...

I have written a few serious columns lately, and as my faithful readers (OK, “reader,” singular) know, I am not a very serious person. So I thought it might be ...

According to Romans 8:28, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” When things are going well ...

This is the first post in Abby Sasscer’s Simple Kitchen Series Most of us are constantly on the lookout for ways to save on grocery bills. It is no easy ...

Did you ever come across a quote that inspired you so much that you wrote it down and tacked it on your wall so that you would never forget it? ...

I know how hard it can be to stay focused on your education. It’s tough. Yes, you’re so excited when your new books come in and you can’t wait to ...

In his second letter to the Corinthians St. Paul reminded the followers of Christ that “we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7). As believers we are instructed ...

by Ginny Seuffert | There is no reason why one of your homeschool Catholic children cannot aspire to public office.

In the third chapter of 1st Kings, the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give ...

by Anna Eileen | I have recently come to appreciate that I was not homeschooled all 13 years of school. I started in public school, and then tried parochial school, but....

Being unique, different, and considered an “individual,” can be a lot of fun, but sometimes it can also create problems for us. Write about one or several ways in which ...

In Walt Disney’s Mulan, Mulan’s mother and grandmother took her to the town matchmaker to be inspected for “husband worthiness.” Mulan failed the test with flying colors, and was told ...

by Lorraine Espenhain | Most people believe that courage is the absence of fear. This, however, is simply not true. True courage is doing something in spite of the fear!

As homeschoolers, we all feel warm and fuzzy all over when Johnny finally masters his ABCs or Susie successfully memorizes her multiplication table. In moments like these, it’s easy to ...

by John Clark | On October 18, Pope Francis approached an audience to deliver perhaps the most important speech of his papacy.

by Kevin Clark | In 'Mere Christianity', C. S. Lewis presented a sort of "baseline" Christianity to get across the most important points without broaching the contentious issues.

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | A person who has died or is absent for long periods can live forever in memory; "Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again."

by Dave Armstrong | "I felt I was saying that a creature had created/given life to God Himself, Who had not previously existed."

by Mary Ellen Barrett | I want my children to have a deep appreciation for all of creation, not just what from the Discovery Channel or the zoo...

by Lorraine Espenhain | This past year, I have decided to start journaling again, and I must say that I’m loving it! Journaling is a powerful tool that takes you on a journey of self-discovery.