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
Feast of St. Vincent de Paul – Advocate for the poor.
“In every bed of the hospital with the eyes of faith you will see Jesus.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
“If you help the poor and the needy, God will always provide you with the help you need.”
– St. … Read the rest
A Mother’s Examination of Conscience
Leonard J. Matthews, via Flickr, licensed cc.
If you were working on the indulgence for this month, or if you are just working on Lent, you will need to get to confession. So to get you started on making a … Read the rest
Park for the living, or cemetery for the dead – The dilemma of Schneider Park
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As I blogged last week in my 7-Quick Takes post, archeology students from the University of Akron were studying Schneider Park – a city park on the … 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
Celebrating the Feast of our Dear Guardian Angels!
Isadora LaVictoire, acrylic, 2025
… Read the restWe found out this week that we have a new Guardian Angel living at our house. This Blessed Creature may only live with us a few more days, a couple of more months or perhaps 18
Catching Up – What’s new in My Domestic Church, The Fall 2026 Edition
This is a season of change – some sad changes, some happy but big changes. Life changing.
Starting with a happy change – Rosie is engaged to be married. Her fiance proposed last week on their 3-year anniversary. She was … Read the rest
St. Theresa, the Little Flower – following the little way
… Read the restIn times of aridity when I am incapable of praying, of practicing virtue, I seek little opportunities, mere trifles, to give pleasure to Jesus; for instance a smile, a pleasant word when inclined to be silent and to show weariness.
Feast of Saint Jerome – Bible Translator and hope of Curmudgeons!
Feeling cranky before your daily caffeine fix? Does the slow driver in front of you make you grumpy? Does the fact that no one loaded the dishwasher or put toner in the printer drive you crazy?
Then take heart! Today … Read the rest
How to Celebrate the Feast of the Archangels – Michaelmas!
The History of the Feast Day
- September 29 was historically just St. Michael’s Feast Day, known as Michaelmas.
- This date was chosen to coincide with a 5th century basilica in Rome honoring the angel.
- Michaelmas was at one time a
Who was Saintly King Wenceslaus, and why should he be the Patron of Dysfunctional families?
Today is the feast day of King Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia from 924-929. This is the Good King Wenceslaus from the famous Christmas Carol!
James Melzer via Flickr, licensed cc.
King Wenceslaus Good King Wenceslaus … Read the rest
What Does Padre Pio, The Mystical Holy Priest, Teachus today?
jnshaumeyer via flickr, licensed cc.
Who was Padre Pio?
- St. Pio of Pietrelcina was born in the the town of Pietrelcina, Italy to a farmer and his wife on May 25, 1887. The baby was baptized
What’s the story? St. Mathew went from Hated Tax Collector to Beloved, Bold Gospel Writer!
The Feast of St. Matthew
- Who Was St. Matthew and what was his story?
- The Traditions around the Feast of St. Matthew
- Ways we can celebrate his feast day today in the Domestic Church
Matthew
St. Matthew via jnshaumerer on… Read the rest
Carrying your crosses – wives, mothers, homeschool
Following Christ by facing the challenges of everyday life and picking up our individual crosses. Special focus for homeschool moms.
I am struck by the wisdom and the order of the Liturgical calendar. Yesterday we celebrated the Exaltation of the … Read the rest
Commemorating the Exaltation of the Cross at Home
The history of this day in the liturgical year, what it means for moms, and some ways to commemorate the exaltation of the cross in the Catholic home.
Today is the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross!! We found … Read the rest