Patrick Coffin and Knowing Our Price Tag
Last night was the night of a lifetime for me. It was special enough to do something I may have done only one other time in my life. I scheduled an appointment to have my hair styled. I also bought … Keep reading
Saints for Moms: Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
We recently passed the 39th anniversary of Roe V Wade On January 22, when abortion became legalized in the US. The amount of lives lost since then is staggering. As a mom and Infant Teacher who works with babies all … Keep reading
Be Tech-Savvy, with or without a Classroom
Strategies for the Tech-Savvy Classroom, by Diane Witt Prufrock Press, 2009 187 pages Here’s a book that, though it’s not Catholic, caught my attention for a number of reasons. First, I know the author. Though I’ve been a writer myself … Keep reading
Daily Scripture Reflection for 2/3/12
Scripture: Lectionary # 327: Sirach 47:2-11. Psalm 18: 31.47.50.51. Mark 6: 14-29. Friday’s Readings Summaries are very helpful for us and Scripture does not disappoint us for often we have summaries in the writings. Today is an example as Sirach … Keep reading
Gracieland — Call Me
Editor’s Note: More fun this week with a brand new Greetings from Gracieland, our fantastic new webstrip from Jimmy Gownley and Ellen Toole Austin. Jimmy and Ellen have graciously agreed to share their talents with our readers for a feature I … Keep reading
Steroid Dangers and How to Get Off Steroid Drugs
Question: I am taking prednisone for a health condition but do not like the side effects. What do you think about taking adrenal cortex extract instead and which brand do you recommend? Answer: Let me widen your question a bit … Keep reading
Daily Scripture Reflection for 2/2/12
Scripture: Lectionary # 524: Malachai 3:1-4. Psalm 24:7.8.9.10. Hebrews 2:14-18. Luke 2:22-40. Thursday’s Readings In Eastern liturgies the Greek word “Hypapante” is given to this feast in honor of our Lord. That word means the “meeting” of the Holy Family … Keep reading
Sick and Tired
How often in our lives have we heard the phrase ‘sick and tired’ either from the mouth of our mothers or from our own mouths for our children? I remember a comedy routine by Bill Cosby when he was referencing … Keep reading
Bringing Up Geeks
I just finished reading Bringing Up Geeks (Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids): How to Protect Your Kid’s Childhood in a Grow-Up-Too-Fast World by Marybeth Hicks. It is so excellent, full of totally common-sense objections to our culture’s vision of childhood, and … Keep reading
Smarter parenting: Just think about it
There’s a radical idea surfacing in the world of psychology, and it may turn out to be a game changer when it comes to parenting in America. Thinking. That’s right, thinking. But not just thinking – smart thinking. Imagine what … Keep reading


