Planting the Seeds Twenty-seven years ago I sat on a plane with my very squirmy 5 month old on our way to my hometown to celebrate my brother’s wedding. Blessedly, we sat next to a very understanding middle-aged woman who, unbeknownst to her, changed the … Continue readingAre You Considering Homeschooling Next Year?
Your Family was started on the day you got married, and after you took your vows. The presider may have uttered words similar to the ones above. It not only applies to you and your spouse, but also to your entire family. The world many … Continue readingWhat God has Joined Let No One Divide
I can count the number of pool days left on one hand. Already, I notice the dimming light of endless days of summer. If you are sending your kids to school, your calendar is filling up with open houses and orientations and your days are … Continue readingA Call to Order: Strategies for a Fruitful Fall
When I was in college, I prayed and discerned a vocation to become a sister or a nun. I was enthralled by the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart; of which I had had the honor of working with and for at a Catholic School … Continue readingCreating a Monastery in Your {Catholic} Homeschool in 10 Steps
As a mommy in charge of 5 little souls, I often worry that we do not pray enough together. We forget to pray before meals when there’s five demanding children at the table, we miss bedtime prayers when there are over-tired kiddos, the Divine Mercy … Continue readingRosary Walk