Togetherness: a Blessing or a Burden?
Being forced to be together can be stressful for families, especially for extended periods of time. We are in each other’s space. We get on each other’s nerves. But for Catholic families seeking to become a true community of persons, striving to grow in holiness and love, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Read MoreValuing Being More Than Doing
Download the PDF A mother’s wisdom and love are never wasted. It can be so easy to fall into a utilitarian way of valuing ourselves and others. Utilitarianism is a philosophy that values people based solely on what they can contribute to society. Accomplishments become a sign of value. Our culture may not explicitly say…
Read MorePhysical Maturity: Setting Standards & Boundaries
Physical maturity according to God’s plan begins with the realization that the body is good. God created the human person as an integration of body and spirit. The body expresses the spirit. So our bodies reveal the “Imago Dei” – the image of God – to the physical world. God calls us to respect both…
Read MoreParenting Virtues That Offer Clear Sight
We’re rolling out weekly parenting tips to help you embrace your role as a parent. Your journey to Christlike parenting begins here. Click here to get them for free! Parents are busy people! Most days, the best you can do is focus on the next thing: work, home, dinner, supervising homework, bedtime routine, bed. It…
Read MoreSpiritual Maturity: Expand Your Faith This Summer – Take a Break from School NOT God
Summer vacation has finally arrived and I bet you are giddy with excitement that your evenings will be free from homework, practice spelling tests and hours of reading assignments. School is out and you have 10 weeks to enjoy a slower pace of life with your kids. As the Bible reminds us in Ecclesiastes Chapter…
Read MoreSpiritual Maturity Know, Love and Serve God
Did you know that God created us with a purpose and end in mind? In fact, our greatest flourishment and joy on this earth will be found when we work toward the purpose and end that God gave us. What is that end? To know, love and serve God in this world and to spend…
Read MoreLay the Foundation for Love by Teaching Interdependence
Click Here to Download the PDF Our schools and our culture – especially in America, the land of “Rugged Individualism” – put a lot of emphasis on independence. Do your own work. Take responsibility for your actions. Work hard, get a job, Make your own way in the world. Teaching children to become independent is…
Read MoreRemain Primary During the School Year
Click Here to Download the PDF The countdown is over. Another summer vacation is done. The frenzy of back to school preparation has passed and your children are back in school dressed in their new clothes with all their shiny school supplies. Some parents shed a tear when school begins. Others can hardly wait for…
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