Cookie Monsters
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 3:54 PM
Ahh, the mysterious cookie jar. That beautiful, magical creature that decorates our kitchen and fills our tummies with glee.
Or not.
I’ve been pondering cookie jars lately—ever since I found this amazing jar (five points if you can name what it is, fellow nerds!). And I’ve decided this: cookie jars are one of those things people either “do” or they just don’t think about. My sister-in-law, for example,... READ MORE
Say A Little Prayer
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:25 AM
My home state of Maryland is one of several where same-sex marriage is being debated in the legislature.
Call it “no good deed goes unpunished,” but a column I wrote arguing that the debate over marriage is another front in the battle over religious liberty garnered the attention of the Maryland Catholic Conference.
I’ll be one of those testifying in defense of marriage before committees of the Maryland House of Delegates this Friday.
“Committees,” plural, because the process is being manipulated.
A similar measure was defeated in the judiciary committee last year, so this year the bill is being brought before a double committee in an effort to get it voted out for a floor vote.
The legislators are not very kind to marriage defenders, and I will admit I am anxious. (Though, since I’m not the head of any group, I’m not all that likely to draw fire.)
Say a little prayer, therefore, will you—for me and for all the witnesses?
May we be calm and our words gentle, but may they travel like arrows to the hearts of our delegates.
It would be nice if Maryland, founded as a refuge of liberty for Catholics, would refrain from turning the law into a cudgel to beat us all down.
Let God In
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:00 AM
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Boys and Bathrooms
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 2:09 PM
Mothering boys makes you an expert on all kinds of things, stuff you never imagined you would know or learn or even care to master. Random information including chief protagonists in all the Star Wars films, best way to make a Pinewood Derby car and the dollar menu at every fast food joint in town.
Some of this information is actually pretty useful and today I’m going to share how to keep your bathroom... READ MORE
Twin Giggles
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:00 PM
Would a video of a baby laughing brighten your day? Would it be even better if it were two babies?
I’ve been loving how easy it is to make my twins crack up these days, and yesterday it occurred to me: other people might enjoy this view! Ambrose is on the left in brown, Linus on the right in white. Ignore the dorky noises their mama is making; I’ll do pretty much anything to get a laugh out of my little ones.
Counseling Teens on Theology of the Body Issues
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 10:00 AM
Many of our readers live in homes with teenage children who are perfectly compliant and never question either the Church’s moral teachings or their parents’ rules and wisdom.
But I think we also have many readers like the mom who wrote to me this past week asking for guidance about how to advise her teenage daughter on a very difficult issue. The girl in question, a sexually active teen, has advised... READ MORE
Speak Now
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 9:24 AM
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This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Present at a Martyrdom
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Monday, February 06, 2012 2:59 PM
Today’s Liturgy of the Hours includes this eyewitness account of the martyrdom of St. Paul Miki and companions, which took place in 1597
The crosses were set in place. Father Pasio and Father Rodriguez took turns encouraging the victims. Their steadfast behavior was wonderful to see. The Father Bursar stood motionless, his eyes turned heavenward. Brother Martin gave thanks to God’s goodness by singing... READ MORE
Overcoming Emotional Jet Lag
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Monday, February 06, 2012 12:00 PM
Today, I’m sending out a huge thanks to the world’s best editor, Mrs. Danielle Bean, for her patience with my inability to post last week as scheduled while I was tromping around Israel. Despite my plans, technology and time conspired against me and I wasn’t able to share as much of the trip “live” as I had hoped. For those who want to know more about my adventures, I will be posting an ongoing series of recap articles over at CatholicMom.com.... READ MORE
Bringing Up Bebe
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Monday, February 06, 2012 10:00 AM
First there was the Asian Tiger Mom, now the Superior French Mom.
I confess it took me by surprise that the French have any children to parent.
But a forthcoming book insists it’s so, and the author tells how her French friend helped her change her tone of voice so that her toddler would obey her and play-dates became more enjoyable for parent and child.
Much of what she says strikes me as common... READ MORE
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