Ginny’s Gems

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.

With the commotion surrounding the synod in Rome, the topic of Catholic dogma has risen to the fore. While this ensues, it is worth remembering that dogma is not the ...

by Malia Lewis | My husband is a soldier, so our 'perfect homeschooling' schedule is subject to change. That forces me to be more flexible than some.

It was the last week of St. Gregory’s Armenian School and Camp in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. On this Sunday in August, Father Luke Arakelian delivered one of the most memorable ...

When my daughter, Mary Kate, was in sixth grade at St. Joseph the Worker Elementary School, she presented some alarming and disturbing problems. From the outset of the school year, ...

by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Some people may not realize that schools today are nothing like the schools of past generations.

by the McCormick Family | Because my husband, Greg, is in the Army, being a homeschool family significantly reduces the amount of stress we encounter during a move.

If we want to draw fruit from our spiritual reading, we must make sure that we are reading properly; otherwise, our reading is in vain.

by John Clark | Many Catholics in America are aware that sacrilegious “black masses” happen across the country. This rise in satanism is prompting a fascinating response...

by a Carmelite Nun | Most of the learning process takes place during solitary study. This is a beautiful foundation for life – especially religious life.

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Christ is indeed lavish in his praise.

by Dave Armstrong | Our Protestant friends often tell us that “the Church is the invisible sum total of all true believers.” The Bible teaches us that the Church is a visible, identifiable institution.

by Mary Kay Clark | Devotion to the Sacred Heart became popular in the Church through the visions given to St. Margaret Mary...

by Mary Ellen Barrett | I pictured Ryan as a smart, athletic kid who would have lots of friends and find a nice girl. He was diagnosed with autism at 3...