Papal Wisdom

4th Week of Advent Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 When King Saul died, God appointed David to be the next king of Israel. A beautiful palace was ...

It’s been another full year for families everywhere, and if you’ve been following the adventures and exploits of our Featured Families – or if you homeschool yourself – you know ...

by Andrew Murphy | If we journey back almost 2000 years to the city of David to the small town of Bethlehem on the eve of the first Christmas...

4th Week of Advent Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 In today’s First Reading, the prophet Malachi asks, “Who can endure the Day of His Coming? Who can stand when He ...

by Nikolai Brelinksi | When I left the church that night, wishing friends “Merry Christmas”, I felt that Christmas love in the air.

by Abby Sasscer | Christmas is just around the corner and I’m excited to share with you one of my favorite simple recipes: Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce!

4th Week of Advent Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 In today’s First Reading, the Church takes us to the home of Elkanah and Hannah, a pious couple who live in ...

"Daddy taught us that Jesus was angry because the people had turned the temple into a Wal-Mart."

4th Sunday of Advent Scripture Reading: Romans 16:25-27 In today’s Second Reading, the Church takes us to St. Paul’s epistle to the Christians in Rome. Paul has just written a ...

Not to be a whiner, but there have been parts of this Advent which have felt like Lent in our house.  Rather than cheerfully preparing for a beloved guest, I ...

by Lorraine Espenhain | In this holy and penitential season of Advent, the court of Heaven is summoning you to stand up, step out, and dare to become one of them!

3rd Week of Advent Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38 Centuries before Jesus came to this world, the people of Israel had been promised a Messiah, one who would come to redeem ...

by John Clark | No Christmas season is complete without a family viewing of 'It's a Wonderful Life', but homeschooling dads can get more out of it than you thought...

3rd Week of Advent Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 In today’s Gospel, we read about a man and woman who were both considered upright in the sight of the Lord because ...

Christmas is upon us again! Here are five favorite, seasonal recipes submitted by our Featured Families, traditions in their homes. Thank you for being a part of our Christmas issue, ...

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | The noble purpose of great and good literature: to enable the readers better to enjoy life, or better to endure it.

3rd Week of Advent Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 In today’s Gospel, we see Joseph reaching a decision to divorce Mary quietly after learning that she is carrying a child whom ...

Download this 2014 Christmas Crossword! A fun activity to challenge your knowledge of facts and trivia. For all ages! Answer these questions: 1) Christmas is also called the ___ of the Lord...

The "12 Days of Christmas" gives us a chance to ponder aspects of our Catholic Faith inspired by the gifts mentioned.

by Dave Armstrong | I emerged from Hezekiah's Tunnel in my swimsuit and rubber sandals (the water is almost three feet deep in some places), and met the rest of our party sitting by the side of the Pool.