Fall 2011

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Priests of the Year Inspire Our Kids

FAITH & FAMILY Essay Contest Winners

During this “Year for Priests,” Faith & Family asked young people, “Why would you nominate your pastor (or any priest that you know) for Priest of the Year?” We were very moved by the beautiful stories of faith and service we received. Thank you to our participants — and to the amazing priests who inspired their essays! On the following pages you will find the winners and runners-up in the 6th-8th... READ MORE


Summer

Activities for you and your family.

“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.”

— St. Francis of Assisi


Feasts, Traditions … and Fun


June


1ST. JUSTIN MARTYR

St. Justin used his speaking skills to convert pagans to the faith. Look up a local Catholic speaker and try to attend a talk.


6 CORPUS CHRISTI

Read about the Eucharistic miracles of the world. Visit FaithandFamilyLIVE.com “Resources.”


20 FATHER’S DAY

Encourage... READ MORE



The Homefront

It’s summertime, and the sipping is easy.

FOOD by Danielle


Summer Sipping


When it comes to summertime entertaining, nothing makes a “splash” quite like a pretty pitch-
er filled with something cool and refreshing.


Vermont Maple Float

Maple is not just for pancakes anymore!


3 cups milk

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (no substitutes!)

4 scoops vanilla ice cream


Place all ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. Serve in tall glasses... READ MORE



From a Priest’s Summer Kitchen

Father Leo Patalinghug has made it his life’s mis-sion to promote the power of good cooking and shared mealtimes. The director of pastoral field education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., serves up a menu of faith, food, and fun at GraceBeforeMeals.com — a Catholic ministry that builds stronger families, one meal at a time.


Father Leo Patalinghug’s cooking prowess garnered headlines... READ MORE



How to Love a Homosexual

Perspective From a Former Lesbian

By Melinda Selmys


A few years ago, my husband and I had just moved to a new town and made the acquaintance of a young man who shared our love of obscure board games. Dominic (not his real name) was a university student and our first real friend in the area. We were sitting around one evening talking, when I noticed his eyes occasionally darting up at the picture of the Divine Mercy that hung above... READ MORE



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