This post is for the new homeschooling mom who feels like this: “I have always wanted to homeschool my children. With all that is going on in the schools, I really think I would like to do this! But I … Read the rest
6 Ways to be a Free Range Homeschooler – with a book list!
Once upon a time, homeschooling was about spending time at home with your kids. It was also about breaking the mold of institutionalized public and private schools and being more flexible in educating our kids. People like the Colfax family, … Read the rest
6 Things I wish I had known before Homeschooling High School.
It’s that time of year again – homeschool moms are pouring over curriculum catalogs and trying to determine what to buy and what to teach next year. Moms with kids going into high school for the first time might feel … Read the rest
Making a Unique Homeschool Schedule
Get Free Easy 16-page planner – link at the end of this post.
Lots of new homeschooling moms ask this very basic question –
How much time will this take and how can I get it all done?
The answer … Read the rest
How to Write a Meaningful Letter to Your Confirmation Candidate They’ll Treasure
It seems that one of the biggest events in confirmation preparation in this country is the letters of support to be given to the confirmation candidates during their mandatory retreats.
I have three such letters saved on this blog:
- Confirmation
How the impetuous young naked saint changed the world – St. Mark
Who was St. Mark?
St. Mark was originally known as John Mark. In the scriptures, there are several references in scripture to “John, who was also known as Mark.” St. Mark was the … Read the rest
A Dearth of Space in a Wealth of Real Estate in the Catholic Church
Last week, my homeschool co-op had its final band and choir concerts in the parish activity center at the church we have rented space from for four years. The powers that be at the parish decided that it would be … Read the rest
The Wisdom My Gentle Mama Taught Me – Talking to younger women
I just found out that Catholic Mom.com is going to be deleting posts from before 2015, so I am republishing some of them here.
Lessons from Mama – talking to younger women First published February 17, 2015
“Likewise, … Read the rest
Divine Mercy Day 9 – Lukewarm Souls
Perhaps on this day it is also helpful to read the words of the late great Mother Angelica on the topic of lukewarmness:
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Easter Friday, Divine Mercy Novena Day 8 – the Souls in Purgatory
If there could be a taste of purgatory in this lifetime, perhaps it was during the government shutdown of life as we know it for Covid-19. Some of us had to refrain … Read the rest
Easter Thursday Divine Mercy Novena 7th Day -The Merciful
My mother was a dedicated prayer warrior. She prayed for everybody who asked her to and kept a list. She was even on call for the local hospital to call her with people’s prayer requests. Although the Divine Mercy Devotion … Read the rest
Easter Wednesday, Divine Mercy Day 6 – The Little Children
The little girl above will soon be 21 years old, but she still has a sweetness and innocence about her. I think this is mostly due to the fact that she wasn’t introduced to themes and topics that were above … Read the rest
Easter Tuesday – Divine Mercy Day 5 – separated souls
Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would begin on Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena.
In … Read the rest
Easter Monday Divine Mercy Day 4 – For those who do not believe in God
Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would begin on Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena.… Read the rest