Tough Love Talk
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Friday, August 15, 2008 5:15 PM
This week on the Catholic Moments Podcast (Click here to listen), I’m excited to share my chat with Barbara Gangi, Executive Producer of the great new online series Tyler’s Ride, created by Paulist Productions. Tyler’s Ride is a great, Catholic produced video series that you can watch from the comfort of your computer any time your schedule permits. I’m hooked on the videos, which take less than... READ MORE
Now Available
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Friday, August 15, 2008 4:38 PM
The September/October 2008 issue of Faith & Family is hot off the presses!
Its contents will be available online for all beginning September 1. Soon, though, this current content will be restricted to subscribers only. Don’t risk missing out—subscribe today to get Faith & Family delivered to your mailbox. This issue includes:
—a gorgeous review of Crawdad Creek
Writing Contest for Kids
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:50 PM
Attention parents and teachers!
Last year’s first annual Faith & Family writer’s contest for kids was such a smashing success that we are doing it again. This year’s essay topic is What Does the Pope Expect From Young People in America Today?
Have your students or children answer in 500 words or less and they just might win $250! You can enter by snail mail or email. Go here to read all the rules and download an application form.... READ MORE
Speaking of Heroes
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 4:23 PM
Did you read the news about Michael McMonagle, a 55 year old American who staged a pro-life protest in Tiananmen Square?
With the one-child policy that encourages abortions, couples can now have more than one child—if they pay a fine. For many families, that can be more than a year’s salary.
“In some parts of China, 10,000 yuan [or about $1,400] is the price of life,” said McMonagle, cofounder of... READ MORE
How Tithing Saved A ‘Lost Boy’
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:30 AM
You may know the story of Lopez Lomong, the champion runner whose Olympic teammates elected him flagbearer for the U.S. Olympic team in Beijing. He was one of Sudan’s “Lost Boys,” abducted by guerillas in the middle of Mass one morning when he was six years old. His captors intended to make him a child soldier, but he and two friends escaped from prison camp through a hole in a fence and fled to Kenya... READ MORE
Sock Cop Winners
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Sunday, August 10, 2008 4:07 PM
We have winners! The randomly selected winners of our Sock Cops Giveaway are:
commenter #110 (Linda Pepa); commenter #62 (Christina); commenter #40 (Michelle); commenter #109 (Loretta)
Winners should look for an email from me asking for your mailing address. Winners who do not respond within 3 days will forfeit their prize and it will be awarded to another participant. Thanks to all who played along!
Catholics Next Door
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:11 PM
Exciting news for Catholic new media fans occured today with the wonderful announcement that Greg and Jennifer Willits of the Rosary Army and SQPN will soon be headed to satellite radio.
Greg and Jennifer, widely known for their apostolate which encourages folks to “make, pray, and give away” all twine knotted rosaries, announced on their Rosary Army podcast today that they have signed a contract... READ MORE
Bookstore Discount
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:14 AM
Faith & Family advertiser Adoremus Books is offering a special discount. Use the code AOB88 to receive 10% off and free shipping at checkout.
Free Family Movies!
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Sunday, August 03, 2008 2:35 PM
Going to the movies during summer vacation can be a lot of fun for kids and their families. But it can also be an expensive form of entertainment—especially for larger families. That’s why it’s so nice to see Regal Entertainment Group offer its annual Free Family Film Festival once again this summer.
When school’s out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film... READ MORE
Improvements
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:17 AM
Faith & Family Live! has a new option to make reading here easier. At the bottom of the main page for each entry, below the comment form, you’ll now see links to the main pages for the next and previous posts. Using these, you can click straight through complete posts and read everything here without having to go back to the home page and click “read more” over and over. Happy Reading!
