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October 30, 2004
Raising Pro-life Children
Abortion, one of the greatest evils of all time, yet a silent evil. Millions of innocent children are aborted every year...how are we to understand it fully? We do not hear the cries of the victims, we do not see...Posted at 12:16 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 29, 2004
Friday Night, Family Night
It's finally here...Friday, the day of the week many of us eagerly await. We normally leave the office a little early, have plans for a night out on the town, or pizza and a movie, or an early start on...Posted at 10:53 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
Making Time to Visit Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament
In our hectic world it seems at times as if there are few places where we can go to be apart from the world, places where we can go to find peace, places where we can go and contemplate life...Posted at 12:17 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 28, 2004
"Kids, Go Outside And Play"
Growing up was a magical time for me. Our home was a hub of activity especially during the summer. My mom stayed at home with all six of us kids, and my dad ran his own company from the home....Posted at 12:48 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
October 27, 2004
Halloween and Catholicism: Can these two Co-exist?
As Catholics, we are constantly bombarded by a secular culture that tends to embrace things that are unabashedly non-Catholic. Clearly, Halloween is a secular holiday, but it includes a very anti-religious bent. Can we as Catholics participate in Halloween activities?...Posted at 11:05 AM | Comments (3) | TrackBack
Household Chores and the Spiritual Value of Work
There isn't a lot out there on the importance of household chores from a spiritual angle. We all have heard or read about it being good for our children to have chores in order to earn an allowance, that it...Posted at 12:34 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 26, 2004
The First Catholic Carnival
We have an excellent set of posts for our First Catholic Carnival. Buckle your seatbelts, enjoy the ride - - Oh, and take a minute to read the entire posts, you’ll be glad you did. On the Death of a...Posted at 12:08 AM | Comments (4) | TrackBack
October 25, 2004
Are Catholics Obliged to Vote?
In an election year it is appropriate for Catholics to meditate on what their obligations are to society. In doing this it is necesary to look to the Church in order to understand our obligations. The Church, in developing our...Posted at 9:57 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
October 22, 2004
Finding New Ways to Grow in Holiness: Lay Movements in the Church
Throughout the history of the Church different lay movements or organizations have risen up to serve various spiritual needs of Catholics all over the world. Some of these lay organizations are more formal requiring membership and involvement. One of the...Posted at 10:10 AM | Comments (3) | TrackBack
October 21, 2004
The First Catholic Carnival
FunkyDung suggested in St. Blog's Parish Hall that someone start a Catholic Carnival similar to the Christian Carnival that goes out every week. I thought that was an excellent idea, so I jumped in and offered to get it started....Posted at 5:09 PM | Comments (4) | TrackBack
Tuscany's Pilgrimage site
Tuscany, where most of my family is from, is one of the most popular and beautiful regions of Italy. It is blessed with natural beauty: from its various mountain ranges to the rolling hills of the Chianti region to its...Posted at 12:32 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 20, 2004
The Crucifix: A Sign of Faith
The crucifix is "the sign of faith" as manifested down through the ages. There should be a crucifix in every church, as mandated by the Catholic Church. Likewise there are several reasons for having a crucifix in your home. 1)...Posted at 12:29 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 19, 2004
How often should I go to Confession?
Often this question is phrased more like, “How often do I have to go to Confession.” But ultimately the question is the same. What is a good timeframe between confessions? It depends, but we can get at a decent answer...Posted at 10:43 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
October 18, 2004
Reading the Bible as a Family
How are we, as Catholic families, to understand the Bible? Is it important to read the Bible? Let us begin by looking at what the Church teaches us about Sacred Scripture: 102 Through all the words of Sacred Scripture, God...Posted at 10:53 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
October 17, 2004
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
The classic childhood question. We all have thought about it as children and, more than likely, as adults. Yet how are we to understand this innocent question or, better yet, as parents how do we help our children answer this...Posted at 5:15 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 16, 2004
Being a Pro-life Family & The Use of Contraception
We live in a culture of death...literally. America has embraced the use of artifical contraception, homosexuality, abortion, and so forth. The family is under constant attack as well. So what are we to do? Will America ever become a culture...Posted at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
The Sacraments: Your Family's Lifeline
Today our society is overwhelmed by oversexualization, materialism, and secularism. Everywhere we look one of these three realities of our modern day culture are attempting to lead us astray. Our children are told that sex is okay as long as...Posted at 12:39 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
October 15, 2004
Time Away with the Family
Growing up in a developing suburban area, my childhood was often quite busy. My father was self-employed and my mother stayed at home with all of us - five boys and one girl. In addition to having six children to...Posted at 9:43 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 14, 2004
Living Catholicism at Work
In our work, we have the most difficult place to live out our faith combined with the best opportunity to be a witness for others. How can we become the employee God expects?Posted at 12:35 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 12, 2004
Why should Catholics try to homeschool?
As a parent, your child's education is of vital importance. But why should you consider homeschooling? This is a quick overview of the benefits.Posted at 5:26 PM | Comments (2) | TrackBack
October 7, 2004
A Family of Faith
How should parents teach their children faith? I think this is a critical question for parents in our time, when sociological forces push all of us to disbelieve miracles and take a cynical view of anything or anyone that relies...Posted at 5:53 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
October 3, 2004
Why Should We Make Family Devotion to Mary Visible?
The tradition of Catholics having an image or statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in their homes stems from the tradition of the Church. Down through the centuries, statues, paintings, mosaics, and other images of Mary have been put in...Posted at 10:48 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack