Papal Expectations
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Tom and April Hoopes in Editor's Note
April: We were delighted with the results of our second annual essay contest. This time, the essay topic was: “What does the Pope expect from youth today?” It was difficult coming up with a winner.
Last year, we judged essays at home and the whole family got involved. This year, all the editors of... READ MORE
The Home Front
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in Home Front
FOOD by Danielle
Bean Basics
High in fiber and low in fat, beans are an inexpensive way to add flavor, texture, and nutrition to your family’s meals.
For great variety and the option of buying dry beans in bulk, try your local health food store. Canned beans, though a bit more expensive, are nutritionally... READ MORE
Stolen Dreams
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Kate Wicker in Marriage
By Kate Wicker
During their two-year courtship, Henry Markston stole Cecilia’s heart. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first or the last time he would steal something. More than 20 years into their marriage, Cecilia would discover that her husband harbored a secret that would tear at the very fabric... READ MORE
Do You Know Where Your Kids Are ...online?
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Barb Ernster in Features
By Barb Ernster
The list grows every year — MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, Bebo, Twitter, Flixster, Orkut, LinkedIn, YouTube, Zude. Online social... READ MORE
Know Thy Spouse
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Tim Drake in Features
Art and Laraine Bennett know a thing or two about temperaments. Art is a family therapist. Laraine is a freelance writer with a master’s degree in philosophy. Together they authored the popular book The Temperament God Gave You (Sophia Institute Press 2005), and most recently The Temperament God Gave... READ MORE
The Season
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Daria Sockey in Season
Lent and Easter
Do not abandon yourselves to despair.
We are the Easter people and Alleluia! is our song.
— Pope John Paul II
Activities for you and your family.
Feasts, Traditions … and Fun
March
19
St. Joseph Husband of Mary
• In “Limbo,” Sister Mary Ada imagines a Holy Saturday reunion:
The... READ MORE
The Pope’s Fan Club
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Tom and April Hoopes in Everyday Apostles
We asked two categories of students: “What does the Pope expect from young people today?” and were delighted with the enthusiastic response. Here are our winners in the 6th-8th Grade
and 3rd-5th Grade categories. Each won $250. Following that are our runners-up.
First Place
6th - 8th grade
Zacchaeus... READ MORE
A Bit o’Blarney, A Feast of Fun
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Sue Haggerty in What's Cooking
By Sue Haggerty
it is said that everyone with Irish blood possesses a bit of the blarney. My sister Marcia is no exception. Though she couldn’t tell a jig from a reel from a hornpipe, she used to wow onlookers with her faux Irish dancing skills.
The dancing runs in the family. This year, my niece... READ MORE
