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The Cat’s Pope

Pope Benedict XVI through the eyes of a cat.

Only three years ago, like so many other Catholics, we eagerly listened to the radio together as a family, awaiting the announcement of who our new pope would be.

I can still remember the excitement on our daughter Claire’s face when she heard his first name — Joseph — because we live in a town named for the saint and I came into the Church on his feast day.

For months I’ve prepared my children for... READ MORE 



A Princess Primer

Gift Idea for Your Favorite Princess
A Princess Primer

My mother tells me that when she found a copy of A Princess Primer months ago, she knew just who she needed to buy it for: Gabby.

Our Gabrielle recently turned five and this “Fairy Godmother’s Guide to Being a Princess” was one of her favorite gifts.

The book is beautifully illustrated and the guide itself is downright charming. It might be an imaginary look at a fairy tale world, but it’s also... READ MORE 



Teen Faith Resource Guide

Help teens discover their faith -- and, perhaps, a vocation.

With our eldest child on the verge of his teen years, I’ve often wondered what materials are out there to help guide my children through this volatile time in their lives. I was pleasantly surprised to find a vast variety of resources available to help teens retain and grow in their Catholic faith — and maybe even discern a vocation to the priesthood or religious life.


Apologetics


Beginning Catholic... READ MORE 



Gear Up for Summer Break

What to get for the kids when school is out.

Little Ones (ages 0-7)


Friends in High Places

If your children like praise and worship music, I can’t recommend this CD highly enough. It’s the best Catholic kids worship album I’ve heard, and it includes both familiar and original songs. With inspiring vocals and rousing instrumentals by Christ Music Kids, it will energize your entire family. The album would make the perfect accompaniment to a Vacation... READ MORE 



The Firefly Cure

Rembrandt Helps Win a Father's Heart

My children and I devour picture books. On rare occasions, we find a book that magically transports us into another world. Its breathtaking illustrations and captivating story steal our hearts and minds. Hana in the Time of the Tulips is one such book.

Although it is a story about a young girl growing up in the Netherlands long ago, it is a book that transcends time, as well as the borders of any... READ MORE 



About Bullies

Says You: First in an occasional series

Today I’d like to introduce what I hope will be a regular feature. I’ll toss out what I hope is a provocative topic, you weigh in, and we all benefit from the variety of perspectives and experience. Here goes....

When I was a girl, Mom made a point of telling us if we ever saw a child being made fun of, she hoped her children not only wouldn’t participate, but would rise to that child’s defense.... READ MORE 



Redeemed

A Great Summer Read

I just finished reading Redeemed: A Spiritual Misfit Stumbles Toward God, Marginal Sanity, and the Peace That Passes All Understanding by Heather King.

Before I read it, what intrigued me most about this book which chronicles one woman’s struggles with addiction and her spiritual journey toward Catholicism was that it came highly recommended to me ... by a non-Catholic.

But now that I’ve read... READ MORE 



Pages Ahead

I've always wanted children who would share my love of reading

When I was a kid we didn’t have a television, and my five younger siblings and I loved to read.  Our favorite night of the month was Library Night, when our parents would take us to the library and we’d check out a big pile of books.  We thought it was cruel of them to limit us to eight books each, but 6x8=48, which is a lot, so I guess they were justified.  Anyway, we were voracious readers.

For... READ MORE 



Brain Food

We’ve had more than our fair share of rain here in New Hampshire over the past several days. We Beans have been more fortunate than some, though. Yesterday’s wild storms and floods left many people with damaged homes and personal injuries. We’ve only gotten a thorough soaking.

With weather keeping us all indoors, though, our boys have been going a little stir crazy. A trip to the library where we... READ MORE 



Need Your Book Recommendations

Seeking children's books that help underscore God's loving presence in our lives.

This morning, I received an email from a wonderful woman who is seeking to help a special girl in her life.  The young girl in question is a recent First Communicant who is experiencing some spiritual difficulty.  Along with advising her to seek counseling from both her pastor and her pediatrician, I would like to recommend some age appropriate books for this little girl.  So I am turning to you -... READ MORE 



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