It can be difficult to rein in spending at Christmas time because it's a beautiful and joyous season, and the urge to celebrate God's gift to the world with gifts and gatherings for friends and loved ones is natural. But it can all add up quickly, and if you figure in extras like food and entertaining and gift wrap and decorations, it's not surprising that many families are stunned when they do the math and realize just how much they spent! Start your Advent by contemplating the utter poverty Continue Reading
5 Things That Make Teaching SO Much Easier for Me!
I've been a homeschool teacher for over fifteen years, and have now added two years of private school teaching to my repertoire. Here are five of the things that make my life as a teacher so much easier! Whether you've been in the trenches for a good long while, or are just getting started and need some pointers, this post is for you. A Good Backpack: Over the years I've tried a lot of different bags, with many different designs and bells and whistles. A lot of the hip and Continue Reading
The Servant of Slaves: Henriette DeLille
Born in 1812 on Burgundy Street in New Orleans and baptized a Catholic, Henriette had a French father and a Creole mother, with French and Spanish and African ancestry. Never legally married, Henriette's parents operated under a system called placage, common in the French colonies where white men faced a shortage of wives of the "ideal" color and class. These "kept women" of African, Indian and Creole descent were called placees. Although not legal, these relationships were recognized among the Continue Reading
28 Holy Women of the Modern Era to Name Your Next Baby Girl After
It is important to remember that holiness is within reach for all, and that the modern world with its dizzying distractions and unique dilemmas still finds the pure light of faith burning brightly in all corners of the globe. If you are looking for some baby girl names, these saintly women should provide plenty of inspiration! Adele - for Venerable Adele Bonolis, who knew even as a child that her mission was to help prostitutes be redeemed socially and spiritually, and build a new life. Continue Reading
A Beautiful Introduction to the Latin Mass for Children + a Book Giveaway
Interest in the Latin Mass is steadily growing, an unexpected blessing during the Covid lockdowns, and many Catholics are just now learning about this rite. If you're a new Latin Mass goer (or visitor), or have children and want them to get more out of each Mass, TAN has just published a beautiful new missal that you'll want to add to your library! Featuring the soft, richly detailed artwork of Adalee Hude, Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus: An Introductory Latin Missal for Children is a slim, Continue Reading
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