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About Patti Maguire Armstrong

Bio: Patti Maguire Armstrong is the mother of ten children including two Kenyan AIDS orphans. She is a speaker and the author of Catholic Truths for Our Children: A Parent's Guide (Scepter) Stories for the Homeschool Heart and also the children's book, Dear God, I Don't Get It!" (Bezalel). She was the managing editor and co-author of Ascension Press's Amazing Gracebook series. Visit Patti at her website RaisingCatholicKids.com and at the Homeschool Heart Facebook Page or connect with her at her personal Facebook page or on Twitter.

Articles by Patti Maguire Armstrong

Purposeful Detours

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By on 2/17/2012 - Comment »

Sometimes our journey is lined with detours. We think we know where God wants us to be but then he sends us in another direction. For Pete Bauer, every time he seemed to draw closer to his goal, he was … Keep reading

What Goes Around, Comes Around

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By on 1/20/2012 - Comment »

“Get down from there before  you break your neck!”  Sound familiar?  You heard it growing up and you have probably repeated it to your own children.  There are certain sayings in a parent’s lexicon that seems to have infiltrated homes … Keep reading

The Heart of Mary

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By on 1/6/2012 - Comment »

One of the most exciting phone calls I ever received was from an anti-Catholic Baptist who had convinced her husband to leave the Catholic Church. She was calling to tell me that the chapter on Mary in my book, Catholic … Keep reading

Remember Those in Need This Advent and Christmas

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By on 12/16/2011 - Comment »

Walking among the aisles and shoppers late morning on Black Friday, I just could not shake the contrast between our world and the one I visited in Guatemala. Memories of my summer vacation keep coming to mind. My children had … Keep reading

A Turtle’s Path to Jesus

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By on 12/9/2011 - Comment »

During the Sixties, dime stores sold baby painted turtles. The little green sea creatures were displayed in a big open tank just next to the tropical fish. Children could pick them up or just watch them climb all over one … Keep reading

Confession: A Gift That is Always in Season

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By on 12/2/2011 - 1 Comment »

People once lined up for “Cabbage Patch” dolls and “Tickle Me Elmos” before Christmas.  I haven’t a clue what the gotta-have-it Christmas item is this year but there’s always a line forming somewhere for that special something. That’s exactly what … Keep reading

That Mary Thing

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By on 11/18/2011 - 1 Comment »

“You Catholics have that Mary thing,” a non-Catholic recently commented to a friend of mine.  Yes, we sure do and it’s one of the best things going.  Our Blessed Mother has real pull with our Savior–something we can all use. … Keep reading

Extreme Makeover — Catholic Book Review

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By on 10/21/2011 - 1 Comment »

Teresa Tomeo has a past and she knows how to use it–for the glory of God’s kingdom. This popular EWTN radio and TV host was once an ambitious, feminist news broadcaster climbing to the top. But when the world let … Keep reading

The Hour is Late

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By on 9/16/2011 - Comment »

Ladies and gentleman, May I have your attention please?  Put down the birth control.  You heard me.  Put it down and walk away. I don’t like to be harsh, but the hour is late. The citizens of many countries belong … Keep reading

Homeschoolers’ Success Silences the Critics

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By on 7/20/2011 - Comment »

No one expected it. My co-author Theresa Thomas and I certainly did not. As contestants in the About.com Reader’s Choice Awards, we had no reason to think that our Stories for the Homeschool Heart book would win. Rave reviews–some from very high places–had convinced … Keep reading

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