St. Padre Pio bore the wounds of Christ and he is the patron saint of civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and stress relief. His feast is September 23.

Cheryl Hernandez shares, "The biggest blessing, because we are following God’s call to homeschool, has been growing stronger in our Faith as a family."

Dads play a vital role in homeschooling, even when they can't contribute much. Christine Smitha shows how dad's support is as vital as the teaching itself.

No time to pray? Teresa Collins reminds us that activities in our busy lives are precisely the opportunities to turn toward God in intimate conversation.

Stressed out home schooling moms tell me that it is not the actual home schooling that is sapping their strength. It’s not the housework, or yard work, or meal preparation. ...