Some Go To Sing & Shout
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
It may have been rainy and cold at the March for Life yesterday, but there was such warmth and fire in the crowd.
Part of that fire was stoked by Msgr. Charles Pope’s homily for the huge Youth Rally the Archdiocese of Washington put on prior to the March.
It’s worth listening to at the link: Msgr. Pope’s an engaging preacher, and his bare-bones text doesn’t convey the spirit of the thing at all.... READ MORE
The Kids Are All Right
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Monday, October 31, 2011
Amidst news reports on battles & skirmishes, it can be difficult to see what’s happening in the larger conflict.
Here’s a heartening article about the long-term success of the pro-life movement.
You may or may not agree with some of the political assumptions, but you’ll like this news:
In 2011 alone, 24 states have enacted 52 new restrictions on abortion. Five now require an ultrasound before an... READ MORE
When College Kids Come Home
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Despite my concerns to the contrary at several points during the year, I seem to have almost survived my son Eric’s first year away at college. For those unfamiliar with our story, my nineteen year old Freshman son studies at Harvard, just about as far as he can possibly be away from our home in Fresno, California.
When Eric left home in August, I felt as those a large limb—or perhaps a quarter of... READ MORE
New Teen Magazine Looks Great
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
I’m always happy to promote the work of fellow Catholics, and especially when their projects are as greatly needed and as totally cool as Ink and Fairydust Magazine. Shaylynn, one of the teens involved in this super project, wrote me recently and invited me to help spread the word. Here’s what she has to say about the magazine:
My name is Shaylynn, a 16 year old homeschooled Catholic, and for the... READ MORE
For the Youth of the World
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Am I the only one, or does this little montage have your heart bursting with joy for our Church?
Grassroots Films has really captured the essence of World Youth Day. Young people, given the chance, will be on fire for our beautiful faith. The “future of our Church” … begins in the present of our Church.
Anyone heading to Spain with a group this summer? I know it’s an exhausting pilgrimage, but after watching this short film, I think it might be wise to hide my credit cards and checkbook … or by day’s end I may find myself the proud owner of plane tickets to Madrid!
"There Is More"
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Thursday, November 04, 2010
Last Saturday the Pope met with 30,000 kids, 30,000 teens & young adults and additional 10,000 teachers for a rally of Italian Catholic Action Youth.
Benedict XVI held a Q & A session during the rally.
Here are some highlights.
First, a child asks him what it means to grow up.
As is his wont, the Pope begins by sharing a memory that shows his understanding of the kid’s desire to be grown:
The best... READ MORE
Why God Matters
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, September 11, 2010
This week on the Catholic Moments Podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we welcome special guests Karina Fabian and Deacon Steve Lumbert, the authors of Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Daily Life
Hello, Dolly!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, August 27, 2010
At the store recently, I grabbed a birthday gift for a niece—a tiny little Strawberry Shortcake doll.
I had these same dolls as a girl and when I sniffed the plastic case, a wave of memories washed over me. My sister and I had a nice little collection of “Strawberry Shortcakes,” and I remember my favorite being the Angel Food doll with her white hair and fresh scent.
I’m looking forward to more of... READ MORE
Dorm Essentials?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
HI gang! As you read this, Greg and I are winging our way to Boston where we’ll spend the next few days moving Eric into his new dorm room at Harvard. On the agenda for later today is a trip to a local Target to buy some supplies for his dorm room.
We have a basic list which includes things like laundry detergent, printer paper and a fan. Since we’ve all had to fly to campus rather than drive,... READ MORE
Off to Steubenville…San Diego!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, July 23, 2010
Right about now, my teenage sons should be headed into a sports arena full of rowdy teens for three days of fun, frivolity and faith. Their destination? Steubenville San Diego.
Three years ago, Eric (the older kid) attended this conference as a relatively timid rising Sophomore. It was sort of the unofficial launch of his Confirmation preparation - his first real outing with our Life Teen group. ... READ MORE
