Ginny’s Gems

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.

Amanda Evinger shares insights and personal experience about religious life to help homeschooling parents encourage, not hinder, their children’s vocation.

If you assume Halloween began as a pagan holiday, think again! It's Catholic, and Amy Pawlusiak, a mother of five, discusses how you can reclaim Halloween.

Tom McFadden says look at the alumni to judge a college on effectiveness and faithfulness to mission. At Christendom College those results are remarkable.

Need a little help? In October we honor our guardian angels. Mary Donellan reminds us to involve our often overlooked helpers in our homeschooling efforts.

When right is wrong and wrong is right, Andrew Murphy shows what the salmon can teach us about swimming against the current and living the Catholic Faith.

Parents pass on the light of faith in surprising ways. Seton grad Ashlynn Fayth Smith recounts how one mother used a "little thing" to inspire her children.

Pope Francis just canonized seven saints. John Clark takes a brief look at their lives and their immortal words that inspire Catholics around the world.

Is morning madness ruining your school days? Homeschooling mom Patricia Purcell has a plan to get you back on track so that your mornings run smoothly.

Parenting author Kathryn Trudeau explores 3 ways to help establish your routines during the school year and how to ease your children into the new schedule.

Amy Pawlusiak is a to-do-list kind of mom. But adding some fun and games widened her comfort zone, and teaches her children to have joyful lives too!

Many large families struggle to keep the laundry beast in check. Gina Berrios shares her simple 5-step plan to involve the kids and get the laundry done.

All moms need to take time for themselves. Elizabeth Turajski shares six practical self-care strategies for homeschool moms.

Graces received by reading aloud with your family? Amanda Evinger, Mom of three, on special blessings you'll discover with this wholesome family activity.

After a year of losing weight, John Clark looks back on his successes and frustrations, and cautions that we often overemphasize the physical appearance.

In a surprising sweep of literature, Dr. Kalpakgian explores seven sources of extreme lessons on manners. Without manners, can we live in peace at all?

Anna Eileen shares four tips to help new college students alleviate homesickness and maintain the same closeness to their families they had before.

What does humility look like? Tom McFadden recounts his example of what humility in the flesh looks like – in the life of Bishop William Dermott Molloy.

Mary Kay Clark says the benefit of homeschooling is in the caring and loving of each family member for the sake of the others and the family as a whole.

Yes, colleges use the GPA but Chris Smith counsels they include standardized test scores, rigor of coursework, and a well-rounded and exceptional resume.