Blessed with a generous spirit, Brigid, born to a slave, was graced to perform many miracles, do great works, and go on to inspire a nation.
Read More »Gratitude, Thanksgiving, and the Christmas Gift of Self
John Clark says that in a year that God has watched over us so carefully we are called to offer the gift of gratitude to the Infant King and to each other.
Read More »Olympic Virtue
John Clark shares this surprisingly simple advice from a holy priest on how to take a virtue that you already possess to new heights and change your life.
Read More »Where’s the Social Justice in Our Largely unChristian World?
For homeschoolers to make a difference in a largely unChristian world we need to command the tools of social justice - because it is a very Catholic notion.
Read More »How to be as Joyful as Simeon at the Presentation of Jesus
What joy must have been in Simeon’s heart at the Presentation of Jesus. Try this month, to seek his help to develop the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
Read More »Cardinal Burke on Catholic Education in a New Evangelization
Cardinal Burke notes, "For the sake of our young people, we must give particular attention to the fundamental expression of our culture which is education."
Read More »Minimalism: A Homeschooling Mom’s New Best Friend?
Mom of six, Elizabeth Turajski shares how minimalism brought more peace to her homeschool. Could a simpler, slower lifestyle be just what your family needs?
Read More »‘What Can I Do?’ Be A Narnian. That’s What You Can Do.
It's not about big solutions but doing little things with love. John Clark on how to combat the darkness with the light and hope of Christ. Be A Narnian!
Read More »The Virtue of Messiness: Charity Towards Our Children
by Michael d'Esterre | As a child I learned order and cleanliness as a way of peace and perfection. “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” my mother used to say.
Read More »7 Ways Our Children Can Keep Their Way Pure | Part 3
We are not alone in our fervent desire to help our children remain true to their Catholic Faith. The Blessed Virgin Mary, who is the Queen of Heaven and Earth, earnestly desires their salvation as well, and she can show them how to stay close to Jesus throughout their lives.
Read More »The Cardinal and Theological Virtues Word Puzzle
See the Answers… The Four Hinges of the Moral Life “The cardinal virtues are the four principal moral virtues. The English word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo, which ...
Read More »The Cardinal & Theological Virtues Crossword
The Four Hinges of the Moral Life “The cardinal virtues are the four principal moral virtues. The English word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo, which means “hinge.” All ...
Read More »The Custody of the Tongue
“Set a watch, Lord, beside my mouth and a door about my lips.” Psalm 38:1 The art of living is the knowledge of knowing when to speak and when to ...
Read More »‘Be Nice’: Love in the Face of Sorrow
“But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you.” Matthew 5:44 Those who would say ...
Read More »Sisters of Charity Cemetery
Visiting the cemetery of Mother Seton’s Sisters of Charity in Emmitsburg, Maryland, one experiences both the sadness and the hope of death. Seeing the row of graves marking the burial ...
Read More »Habemus Papam!
And now, we take up this journey: Bishop and People. This journey of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the Churches. A journey of fraternity, of ...
Read More »The Joy of Giving
Giving to those around us Is as simple as can be. If you go the extra mile and trust, And do so joyfully. Spend time with those around you, Within ...
Read More »Heroic Charity
When the pagans looked at the early Christians, they marveled, “See how they love one another.” During His time among men, Our Blessed Lord taught us to love God and ...
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