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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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