Papal Wisdom

In the ancient world, the Greek and Roman deities visited men in disguise, often appearing in the form of beggars or suppliants to see if mortals honored the sacred laws ...

If you were given a choice regarding the place and time period in which you could live, what would you choose and why? What is it about that particular place ...

by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | It was Anne’s and Joachim’s realization that she needed to be protected from the curiosity of others, that made them decide to take Mary to the private, protective...

God desires to have an intimate relationship with each and every single one of His children. Many times, however, this intimate relationship is not experienced because of erroneous perceptions that ...

by Mary Ellen Barrett | Devoting November to the Holy Souls will take very little time and reap many rewards...

Before Christ went to the cross, He prayed to the Father and expressed His will that all of His followers possess “the full measure of His joy within them.” There ...

You have enclosed me behind and before, and laid your hand upon me.” (Psalm 139:5) A little while ago, I found myself tossing and turning in my bed from 10:00 ...

In The Story of a Soul, St. Therese of Lisieux wrote as follows: “Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.” Sometimes, if we’re not ...

I have written a few serious columns lately, and as my faithful readers (OK, “reader,” singular) know, I am not a very serious person. So I thought it might be ...

According to Romans 8:28, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” When things are going well ...

This is the first post in Abby Sasscer’s Simple Kitchen Series Most of us are constantly on the lookout for ways to save on grocery bills. It is no easy ...

Did you ever come across a quote that inspired you so much that you wrote it down and tacked it on your wall so that you would never forget it? ...

I know how hard it can be to stay focused on your education. It’s tough. Yes, you’re so excited when your new books come in and you can’t wait to ...

In his second letter to the Corinthians St. Paul reminded the followers of Christ that “we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7). As believers we are instructed ...

by Ginny Seuffert | There is no reason why one of your homeschool Catholic children cannot aspire to public office.

In the third chapter of 1st Kings, the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give ...

by Anna Eileen | I have recently come to appreciate that I was not homeschooled all 13 years of school. I started in public school, and then tried parochial school, but....

Being unique, different, and considered an “individual,” can be a lot of fun, but sometimes it can also create problems for us. Write about one or several ways in which ...

In Walt Disney’s Mulan, Mulan’s mother and grandmother took her to the town matchmaker to be inspected for “husband worthiness.” Mulan failed the test with flying colors, and was told ...

by Lorraine Espenhain | Most people believe that courage is the absence of fear. This, however, is simply not true. True courage is doing something in spite of the fear!