For Greater Glory

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 2:00 PM

Have you seen For Greater Glory, the new Andy Garcia film about the Cristiada War in Mexico?

At the Chrism Mass in our archdiocese this year, Cardinal Wuerl recommended that priests and seminarians see it, learn from it, and take the Mexican martyrs as role models for their own priesthood.

Now having seen it I can see why.

For Greater Glory is not a cinematic answer to the HHS mandate. They started... READ MORE

Just Enough

Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 12:00 PM

This little food-for-thought post over at Bearing Blog has had me pondering for a few days now. “The decline of grace” discusses the idea that God giving us the grace we need to handle our lives’ challenges means that when our we pass from a more trying state of life into an easier one, the grace we receive also diminishes. We’re given exactly as much as we need, is the idea. No more.

The theology-major... READ MORE

Good Christian Music

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:00 AM

If you’re on the hunt for some good contemporary Catholic music, check out this site that has a lot going on. According to the site:

Offering the latest releases by both big-name artists and emerging new talents, spiritandsong.com is THE place for contemporary Catholic music. Link and listen online anytime with streaming audio, download songs, and get updates on new releases through our newsletter.... READ MORE

NFP FAQs

Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 7:00 AM

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This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, links, resources, concerns, and questions about all things related to Natural Family Planning.

Please join the conversation!

Pre-Teens on Facebook?

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 12:23 PM

Today over at Mashable, there is an interesting article and poll on the topic of whether or not pre-teens should be permitted membership access to Facebook. At the time I’m writing this, the “NO WAY!” sanity vote is leading in the poll with 66% percent of respondents indicating that they think granting access on the popular social networking site is a bad idea.

The article is a response to a recent... READ MORE

Outdoor Fun

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:00 AM

Are you on Pinterest? Isn’t it fun?!

Clicking around yesterday I discovered this spot that is chock full of ideas for having summertime fun. Right off the bat I noticed the DIY water structure which would be a nice project for big brothers to help younger siblings (ahem).

For the first time in ages, we bought a plastic blue kiddie pool for the backyard and our little ones loved it. What a great way... READ MORE

Speak Your Mind

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:00 AM

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This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!

Potluck Planning Pointers Please

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Food on Monday, June 04, 2012 3:03 PM

In typical Lisa fashion, I find myself preparing to host an alumni club potluck tonight in our backyard and racing around to add in food items at the last minute.

The planning for the event is not my responsibility, and I’ve been assured by the coordinator that we have enough food coming. But for some reason, when a gathering like this takes place in my home (or behind it!), I tend to panic at the... READ MORE

Get Out The Funk

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, June 04, 2012 1:53 PM

Here’s an interesting article with good suggestions for getting out of a blue mood. Ideas range from prayer to service to exercise, and the bottom line is it’s always nice to know that we all struggle with feeling kind of blah from time to time.

One of my favorite suggestions was from our own Lisa Hendey, who had some wonderful advice:

When I find myself in a funk, I try to actively do something for... READ MORE

Parents Gather Here

Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, June 04, 2012 1:00 PM

(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)

Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.

Please join us!

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