by Ken | Sep 5, 2016 | Meditations & Encouragement, Uncategorized
An inspiring two days we’ve had: the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta followed by her first feast day as “Saint Teresa of Calcutta”–wow! Here below is the full text of the Pope’s homily for her, as well as some other text from...
by Kerri | Aug 14, 2016 | Articles, Mass Prep for Mommies, Meditations & Encouragement, Uncategorized
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven on August 15th has given me an opportunity to reflect on the wonderful intellectual integrity of the Catholic faith. For me, it is one of the most interesting aspects of being Catholic: I receive great...
by Virginia | Jul 21, 2016 | Meditations & Encouragement
My father became a convert to the Catholic Faith and my mother rediscovered Catholicism (she calls herself a “revert”!) when I was about 5 years old. Given the enthusiasm which accompanied their discoveries of the Faith, discussions about “why...
by Kerri | Apr 14, 2016 | Meditations & Encouragement, Uncategorized
Came across this excellent article that I urge you to share with your daughters. The author addresses her post to the “15 year old me:” it contains “the things I wish someone would have told me,” she says. Absolutely right! **It...
by Ken | Mar 10, 2016 | Holy Heroes, Mass Prep for Mommies, Meditations & Encouragement
[Updated March 2020] Here’s a prayer that I pray frequently, for all sorts of intentions and for all sorts of consolations. Saint Joseph takes care of our family, and my wife prays to him to take care of me! It’s also a good prayer to pray...
by Ken | Jan 2, 2016 | Holy Heroes, Meditations & Encouragement
There is a beautiful Catholic practice of blessing your home on the Feast of The Epiphany of the Lord. It’s a wonderful way to start the year off as we continue the celebration of Christmas. Epiphany is celebrated this year liturgically on Sunday, January 3,...