Ginny’s Gems

Are you struggling with too much busyness and not enough peace? Relying too much on yourself? Rosa Younan shares how she grew in faith and trust in Jesus.

As the hype of finding the perfect gift rises to a fevered pitch, Jennifer Elia invites you to take a moment and consider the first gift given to Christ.

If a Christmas pageant seems like a time-consuming extra in an already busy December, Suzanne Tombs offers eight simple steps to make it happen this year.

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.

Frustrated with studying? Seton grad Anna Eileen offers five study methods to lower your amount of time spent studying while increasing your understanding.

Not sure how to welcome the spirit of Advent into your home this year? Mary Donellan describes her family's simple and achievable prayer traditions.

We send each other cards to mark really important occasions. Teresa Collins hadn't realized why sending a Christmas card is actually a huge thing.

Wish you could pray the family Rosary without making it seem like a chore? Suzanne Tombs explains an easy solution: commission your 'Rosary Captains!'

Homeschool mom of 6, Gina Berrios absolutely loves the anticipation of Advent, and shares 7 ways that her family loves to celebrate life and Christmastime!

Jennifer Elia loves the gift that homeschooling brings her family, and explores 3 aspects of homeschooling that work perfectly with the Christmas season.

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.

Breana English loves Christmas and Advent, but they frequently get busy! Here are her 4 favorite ways to slow down, and enjoy the season with the family. Advent and Christmas ...

Why do we forget to say thank you for all that God gives us? To only discover later, as Amy Pawlusiak reminds us, the actual benefit of the gift He gave us.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother of three (and with one on the way) and author, helps us reflect on why we can be grateful for homeschooling this year.

Tired of all the hub-bub about Santa deciding who is naughty and nice? Jennifer Elia suggests the alternative of celebrating St. Nicholas, the real Santa!

Abby Sasscer shares her struggle with holy detachment and a lesson from a mouse that taught her to let go of what is good in order to embrace what is best.

Mary Donellan offers that the Advent wreath is the secret to keeping your family's Advent both simple and sacred during the chaos of the holiday season.

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.

While the holiday rush builds around you, Jennifer Elia offers some practical tips to not only keep your sanity but to have your most fruitful Advent ever.

Elizabeth Turajski takes the stress out of Advent projects with her favorite non-artistic ways to celebrate the season with her kids. Glue gun not required!