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Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean, a mother of eight, is Editorial Director of Faith & Family. She is author of My Cup of Tea, Mom to Mom, Day to Day, and most recently Small Steps for Catholic Moms. Though she once struggled to separate her life and her work, the two …
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Rachel Balducci

Rachel Balducci
Rachel Balducci is married to Paul and they are the parents of five lively boys and one precious baby girl. She is the author of How Do You Tuck In A Superhero?, and is a newspaper columnist for the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. For the past four years, she has …
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Lisa Hendey

Lisa Hendey
Lisa Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the author of A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and The Handbook for Catholic Moms. Lisa is also enjoys speaking around the country, is employed as webmaster for her parish web sites and spends time on various …
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Arwen Mosher

Arwen Mosher
Arwen Mosher lives in southeastern Michigan with her husband Bryan and their 4-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and twin boys born May 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in theology. She dreads laundry, craves sleep, loves to read novels and do logic puzzles, and can't live without tea. Her personal blog site …
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Rebecca Teti

Rebecca Teti
Rebecca Teti is married to Dennis and has four children (3 boys, 1 girl) who -- like yours no doubt -- are pious and kind, gorgeous, and can spin flax into gold. A Washington, DC, native, she converted to Catholicism while an undergrad at the U. Dallas, where she double-majored in …
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Robyn Lee

Robyn Lee
Robyn Lee is a 30-something, single lady, living in Connecticut in a small bungalow-style kit house built by her great uncle in the 1950s. She also conveniently lives next door to her sister, brother-in-law and six kids ... and two doors down are her parents. She received her undergraduate degree from …
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DariaSockey

DariaSockey
Daria Sockey is a freelance writer and veteran of the large family/homeschooling scene. She recently returned home from a three-year experiment in full time outside employment. (Hallelujah!) Daria authored several of the original Faith&Life Catechetical Series student texts (Ignatius Press), and is currently a Senior Writer for Faith&Family magazine. A latecomer …
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Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd
Kate Lloyd is a rising senior, and a political science major at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in New Hampshire. While not in school, she lives in Whitehall PA, with her mom, dad, five sisters and little brother. She needs someone to write a piece about how it's possible to …
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Lynn Wehner

Lynn Wehner
As a wife and mother, writer and speaker, Lynn Wehner challenges others to see the blessings that flow when we struggle to say "Yes" to God’s call. Control freak extraordinaire, she is adept at informing God of her brilliant plans and then wondering why the heck they never turn out that …
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The Bible As Pleasure Reading

reading suggestions from BXVI

The Pope, who is still at Castel Gandalfo, his vacation digs, gave a general audience to crowds there last week.

He suggested we learn to enjoy reading the Bible.

each of us needs time and space for meditation, reflection and calm ... Thank God it’s so! In fact, this requirement tells us that we are not made only for work but also to think, reflect, or simply to follow a story with our minds and hearts,... READ MORE 


Prayer Expresses The Self

catechesis on prayer, parts 2-4
AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito

Have to put in a plug for the Holy Father’s continuing catechesis on prayer!

Expect another installment tomorrow; meanwhile, here’s what he’s said so far.

The first two sessions in the series demonstrated that desire for God is indeed universal, and expressed across time and culture by every people.

The Pope is now embarking with us on a journey through prayer in the Bible, and says of the installments... READ MORE 


Time For Veggies

a fun new website

Great news for all you Veggie Tales fans—the popular video series now has a website! The new site features games, videos and stories about the Bible.

Visitors are greeted by Larry the Cucumber, who acts as tour guide for the site. There are games, video clips, silly songs, interactive story books, e-cards, character pages and Bible verses. The site also offers downloadable coloring pages and cut-outs.... READ MORE 


Word!

Last Thursday, the Pope released Verbum Domini, the “most important document on Scripture to be released since Vatican II.”

Here’s a short piece featuring highlights of its contents and why it’s so important.

In addition to theological reflections on the Word and correctives to false interpretations, the document is chock-a-block with practical suggestions and recommendations for making Scripture... READ MORE 


Scripture Alive!

I’m incredibly excited about something I heard on the radio just now.

I was on my way home from the office and tuned in just in time for a beautifully produced audio version of Christ’s mercy towards the woman caught in adultery.

I recognized the scripture passage immediately, and the performance was so engaging—neither over nor under-produced—that I just wanted them to keep playing the whole Gospel.... READ MORE 


At-Home Bible Study With Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Homeschool Connections offers Bible course for grown-ups

This looks like a terrific opportunity!

Homeschool Connections has announced a 6-week Bible study course adults can take ... without ever leaving home!

We are very excited to announce our newest venture, Aquinas Connections which now offers courses designed just for adults. Our first course is with none other than EWTN’s Mitch Pacwa.

This is an affordable option for anyone interested in learning more about Scripture—particularly the Gospels—from a renowned Biblical scholar. To get more information or register, check out the Homeschool Connections website.

 


Holy Week Traditions

Please share yours!

I don’t have a great attention span, and it’s a struggle for me to stay focused during the long haul of Lent. So I love Holy Week, because it gives me a chance to make that last push before we celebrate the Resurrection really count.

For a while I’ve had a tradition to make an extra sacrifice during the week leading up to the Triduum.

One crazy Holy Week during my college years I gave up eating everything... READ MORE 


"We Shall Be Like Him"

Hope from the Scriptures

This was the New Testament reading from Evening Prayer last night:

See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!
Yet that is what we are.
The reason the world does not recognize us is that it never recognized the Son.
Dearly beloved,
we are God’s children now;
what we shall later be has not yet come to light.
We know that when it comes to light
we shall be like... READ MORE 


Saints & Scripture

New book shares information on some favorites and a few "lesser known" saints as well

Do you have a student preparing for Confirmation this year?  Are you struggling with intercessory prayer and looking for a new “heavenly friend” with whom you can share your quiet time?  Do you love the Bible and want to know more about the holy men and women who fill its pages?

If you’ve answered any of these questions in the affirmative, let me recommend a terrific resource for you and your family. ... READ MORE 


Bible Study on the Cheap

Awesome deal on popular Catholic CD series

Would you like to do a Bible study in your parish, in your kitchen or in your car?

Now is a great time to begin an individual or group study that will help you grow in faith and knowledge of the Scripture.

For a limited time, Ascension Press is offering a deep discount on its popular series of Bible study CDs featuring awesome teachers like Jeff Cavins and Steve Weidenkopf.

Each set includes 20-24... READ MORE 


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