Lessons from the Lake
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Sunday, July 06, 2008
“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
Posted by Daria Sockey in Features on Monday, July 14, 2008
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
Posted by Diane Calvin in Features on Monday, July 14, 2008
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
Finding Faith on Campus
Posted by Joseph Pronechen in Everyday Apostles on Monday, July 14, 2008
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
Redeemed
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, July 23, 2008
I just finished reading Redeemed: A Spiritual Misfit Stumbles Toward God, Marginal Sanity, and the Peace That Passes All Understanding
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
Posted by Arwen Mosher in FaithFamily on Wednesday, August 06, 2008
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.
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Freedom From the Old Ball & Chain
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith&Culture on Friday, August 15, 2008
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
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Friday, August 15, 2008
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
Catholic Radio
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Friday, August 15, 2008
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
Posted by Celeste Behe in Everyday Apostles on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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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