Plenary Indulgences for Holy Week & Jubilee Year
During the holiest week of the Liturgical Year, there are a variety of opportunities for your family to gain plenary indulgences.
{included are special indulgences for the Jubilee Year}
Wow: Science is now shedding light on the Assumption!
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.
A dozen easy tips to stand up for our Faith (even when you’re surrounded!)
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 Catholicism...
Summer (saintly) surprises–in the house, yard, office & on the road
A few quick notes about how our summer is starting off--with lots of fun surprises already! In no particular order: FIRST Surprise (outside the house): we cut back some bushes on the side of the house and discovered this pretty mama bird sitting on two eggs in her...
All the kids think this is fun (& saves me time in the kitchen)
We started this in the Spring, and this summer everyone is excited to do the whole thing! And here's a great opportunity to try it with your kids (and give you some peace of mind about your kids in the kitchen)! With the older kids, I had time to teach them things in...
10 battles (today’s) girls must wage to find (future) husbands
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 would make a great...
Saint Joseph: 30-second prayer to prepare for his Solemnity
Here’s a prayer that I pray frequently, for all sorts of intentions and for all sorts of consolations. Join us in praying this as a Novena leading up to his Solemnity on March 19.
A new study on the threat to kids on the internet–and how 15 minutes can put your kids in that “good stat group”
When they talk about pornography with friends, 89% of teens (12-17) and 95% young adults (18-24) discuss it in a “neutral, accepting, or encouraging way.” Only 10% of teens and 5% of young adults say their friends think viewing pornography is a bad thing…
Catholic Epiphany Home Blessing
There is a beautiful Catholic practice blessing your home on the Feast of The Epiphany of the Lord. A wonderful way to start the year off as we continue the celebration of Christmas.
How do you celebrate Christmas with fallen-away Catholics?
Question: How do you celebrate a holiday honoring the Birth of Our Redeemer with these friends and relatives?
National Catholic Register interview: How Holy Heroes Stirs Catholic Imagination
Wow--the featured article this morning is the interview with Kerri and Ken Davison (the Holy Heroes Mom & Dad)! One Q&A section that is getting a lot of interest begins with this exchange: Ken said, "Parents email and call that their children want to...
