Papal Wisdom

St. Alphonsus Liguori believed that the reading of holy books for spiritual answers was just as essential in the life of a Christian as prayer.

Answer these questions: 1) Pope St. _ the Great has a calendar and a type of church music named after him. 2) St. Peter _ baptized and ministered to many thousands of African slaves.

by John Clark | Has anyone else noticed that coffee has become the financial “fall guy” lately? We live in an age of bailouts, zombie banks, troubled assets, and more troubled liabilities, yet coffee is often pointed to as the real financial problem.

by Ginny Seuffert | I’ve been touting the benefits homeschooled students derive from sports and exercise for years. Let me share ten of the best reasons to get your kids moving.

Most Marian apparitions provide a message and a miracle. However, Mary did not speak during her visit to Knock, Ireland, in 1879.

by Mary Kay Clark | First, throw away or give away everything you can. If you haven’t used something in the last ten years, what are the chances you will ever need it again?

Download this 'The Saints for September' Word Puzzle! A fun activity to for all ages! Search for these words: Claver, Cross, Damian, Gregory, Jerome, John, Matthew, Name, Pio, Robert, Sorrows, Vincent.

by Lorraine Espenhain | When we don't discipline ourselves to read the Sacred Scriptures on a daily basis, how can that Word go to work in us?

by John Clark | 1) Common Core is about testing. Homeschooling is about learning. 2) Common Core...

by Bob Wiesner | College life can be hectic, even frantic at times. Collegiate studies demand a great deal of time and energy.

by a White Fathers Missionary | The public schools faltered but homeschools did not and education continued. In Bantu Africa, it really takes and needs a village to educate a child.

by Dave Armstrong | The Catholic Church assuredly does not claim any such thing; only that an authoritative Christian tradition and institutional Church was necessary to establish and proclaim the canon of Scripture.

Abby Sasscer's favorite childhood memories were Field Trip Days. As a homeschool mom of 3, here are 3 ways that she nurtures her kids love for learning!

by Mary Kay Clark | The Faithful Virgin was born full of grace. Nevertheless, she still had a free will, just as we do. Unlike us, however, Mary remained faithful throughout her life.

by Mary Ellen Barret | When our homeschool lifestyle began, it was easy to let the prayer part of my life fall away since I was too busy to sit quietly.

by Sarah Rose | We hope the following tips will aid you at the beginning of a new school year!

by John Clark | A short reflection about a few of the ways that she shaped, and continues to shape, our notion of poverty and how we can help the poor.

by Gary Zimak | “That’s impossible!” How many times have you spoken those words over the course of your life? If you’re like me, the number is probably in the hundreds or thousands.

by Dave Armstrong | I think it is admirable of Lewis to honestly admit his biases, and to acknowledge that they had an irrational but profound effect...

by Mary Kay Clark | Active boys and girls need movement while they are learning. They like moving at the same time they are studying.