Ginny’s Gems

As important as academics are, we think there may be an even greater reason to stick with homeschooling through high school.

The Payne Family | In the following weeks, I noticed more, unexpected benefits to homeschooling. Having made the most of their pre-deployment leave...

by Fr. Mark Wenzinger | The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary in a particular way... best known of the four Marian antiphons that are recited or sung after Night Prayer in the Roman Liturgy of the Hours.

During some downtime icing his damaged ribs, John Clark spends more time with the kids. He relearned & reinforced several critical points on homeschooling.

by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | Robin Hood and his band of loyal yeomen who lived in the greenwood of Sherwood Forest enjoyed “the merriest of merry lives” in the days of Henry II and Richard the Lionhearted, a period in medieval history celebrated as “merry old England.”

Dear Little Flower of Lisieux, how wonderful was the short life you led. Though cloistered, you went far and wide through fervent prayers and great sufferings. You obtained from God untold ...

One thing I noticed during my first weeks of college was how many study skills events were offered. While it’s great that those opportunities are available for those who need ...

by Mary Ellen Barrett | Our Faith is richly filled with beautiful feasts and traditions that not only teach and inspire us to be better, but also, very often, honor our heritage and provide for a lot of fun.

by Emily Molitor | Pope John Paul II wrote extensively on the genius of woman, and I would like to focus here on a few specific virtues which he applies particularly to the heart of women.

by Mary Donellan | We try to pray the daily family Rosary. We really do try. It's hard! We can all be honest for a moment and admit it.

by John Clark | 'The Screwtape Letters' provides an apologetic for homeschooling, and how homeschooling is a powerful response to many of these demonic tactics...

by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | Bilbo, a simple hobbit who enjoys the contentment of his modest home and its cozy comforts, has no great aspirations, seeks no glorious adventures, and has no fantasies about a more perfect life.

by Danielle Harris | My husband and I had made the decision to move our son from his private school to public school after two successful academic years.

by Dominic de Souza | Let's explore homeschooling in a millenial era, what we might expect from a 'dream homeschool program', and how Seton Home Study School stacks up against these needs.

by Abby Sasscer | What impressed me the most was that his devotions suggestions were very simple for my young family to follow. And everyone knows I’m a big fan of “simple”.

Mary Ellen Barret explains that she is neither crazy nor a supermom. But, she admits to making life harder. Here are her 5 questions for restoring sanity.

by Debbie Gaudino | One unique tool is the parish bulletin - which can aid in illustrating how the teachings of the Church are lived out in a practical, local way.

With the events surrounding the same-sex marriage licensing controversy in Kentucky, one of the things that has struck me is how dismissive the political class has been on the issue. ...

This article is part of a series on Favorite Characters in Literature. We hope that it may inspire children and adults alike to become acquainted, or re-acquainted, with some of ...

by Mary Ellen Barrett | I love toddlers and I really miss the days when I had a bunch of them around. Mostly.