Ginny’s Gems

Dr. Clark introduces Blessed Anna-Maria Taigi, who is a sign of encouragement and a sympathetic heavenly intercessor for wives and homeschooling mothers.

Detachment begins with viewing material goods as gifts from God, but does it end there? Emily Molitor considers what it means to be truly detached.

Patricia Purcell considers the array of activities available to homeschoolers and encourages families to answer socialization questions with confidence.

Leaders in Orwell’s and Huxley’s worlds fear beauty. Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian uses Hopkins’ poetry to reveal why: it has power to lift heart, mind, and soul.

While home for spring break, Anna Eileen was reminded that sibling fun and study time don’t mix, but these four simple strategies can minimize distractions.

John Clark examines the court case involving the Little Sisters of the Poor and concludes that, at this moment in time, they are the conscience of America.

No time to pray? Teresa Collins reminds us that activities in our busy lives are precisely the opportunities to turn toward God in intimate conversation.

Suzanne Tombs was running out of time for her son's Confirmation Preparation but was inspired to serve it with nightly desert and make it a family affair!

Mary Donellan says parents can find in homeschooling the unique opportunity to fully foster their children's desire to discover their God-given vocations.

Emily Molitor reflects on the writings of Mother Teresa to show us how, in the role of wife and mother, we can become Mother Teresa in everyday family life.

Patricia Purcell discovers that early literacy activities not only prepares kids to be good students but that the simplest projects can be the most special!

Sam Phillips asserts that shared roots and a common educational backdrop make Christendom a natural transition from Seton Home Study to higher education.

Leslie Pike, a rising junior at the WKU Honors College, says college success is not easy - but it can be made simple if you avoid these 6 common mistakes.

Jennifer Elia has five reasons to put down your plan book and get outside of the classroom! Homeschool experiences outside the home are just too precious.

Breana English loves to find more time to read. Could her 5 simple, creative and family friendly ways to fit more reading into daily life work in your home?

What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian finds a valuable example in the story of the 'Flying Trunk', great for reading aloud.

The New York Times hails Bruce Springsteen as a champion of conscience, but shouldn't everyone else's conscience count just as much as his?

Christina Patterson, former public school teacher and now homeschool mom, doesn't think that a digital age is 'taking over'. It just gives us more options!

St. Zita, patron of homemakers, can help us love our families, find Christ in our chores, and complete our work each day in peace and joy.

Fr Mark Wenzinger introduces us to the basic idea and practice of 'lectio divina', the ancient practice of reading Scripture aloud. Start off small!