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Lessons from the Lake

I could be the only mother of eight with whom this woman ever has a personal conversation, I thought to myself.

“She has two out there on the raft,” I overheard a woman talking to her companions at the lake last evening. “And these three right here, plus the baby, and I’m not sure about that little guy on the slide over there ...”

Of course she was talking about me. And of course I hear this all the time.

When I heard her begin to count heads again, I turned toward her, smiled, and braced myself for the... READ MORE 



Special Needs, Special Graces

Raising the child you thought you’d never get.

I knew something was wrong with Michael. He seldom spoke, compared with his six older siblings when they were 3. And his behavior — it was like a wind-up toy that wouldn’t ever quit, punctuated by intermittent shrieks with no apparent cause. 

“This must be that ADHD you read about,” I said to myself. “And it looks like we’ll have to get him into speech therapy before long.” One thing I knew for sure... READ MORE 



Taking Kids to Mass

It was a typically busy week in the Buchholz home, with Craig working long hours at the office and Jen tending to their two energetic young sons. After receiving Communion that Sunday at Mass, Jen wanted nothing more than to spend just a few peaceful moments with the Lord.

Her plans were thwarted by 3-year-old Will, who kicked and screamed his way back to their pew, protesting loudly, “But I want... READ MORE 

Comments (1) | Filed under faith, grace, kids, mass


Finding Faith on Campus

Compass Points to Christ

Luke Zumo, Loyola University


Growing up in a Catholic family, Luke Zumo was already involved with his faith before college. As a senior at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, La., he was a student minister, mentoring a small group of freshmen by learning and applying virtues and Gospel values.

But adjusting to classes, basketball, and campus life in his freshman year at... READ MORE 

Comments (0) | Filed under college, faith, teens


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 



Teaching Toddlers

How do we catechize little ones?

Our daughter Camilla will be two in October, and she won’t be old enough for our parish’s catechism until she’s three, so for at least another year that ball is entirely in our court.  I have a degree in theology and a pretty extensive knowledge of the basics of the Catholic faith, so I had always imagined that teaching our children about the faith as part of our daily lives would be very easy.

... READ MORE 



Freedom From the Old Ball & Chain

The equal dignity of each human person is the internal logic of heterosexual, monogamous marriage.

By Rebecca Ryskind Teti

Most of us practice the traditional American virtue of minding our own business. But in the defense of marriage against those who want to redefine it — whether they be polygamists in Texas or homosexual activists in California — we should make an exception.

After all, one-man, one-woman mo­ nogamous marriage is more than an anomaly of religion. It is the foundation of the political... READ MORE 



Now Available

Autumn issue hits mailboxes!

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 and other nature-inspired titles... READ MORE 



Catholic Radio

A great resource, easy to access

Lisa’s review of Teresa Tomeo’s new book has me ready to go out and buy it.  I love Teresa Tomeo - her show is great and she herself is an inspiration.

We live within easy broadcast range of Ave Maria Radio, which produces Teresa Tomeo’s show, along with Al Kresta’s and a host of other wonderful Catholic programs.  These shows are syndicated on many Catholic radio stations across the nation.  Unfortunately,... READ MORE 



Catholic Coffeehouse Dwellers

Catholic culture thrives among the young at college coffee houses

By Celeste Behe


St. Killian’s, Christendom

Kaylie Miller


When she was 15 years old, Kaylie Miller made a promise to herself: She would not attend a Catholic college. But her resolve faded when she visited the campus of Christendom College in Front Royal, Va.

“I fell in love with the place,” recalls Kaylie, now 24. “I had a meeting with Dr. [Timothy] O’Donnell, president of the college, and he half-jokingly... READ MORE 



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