November 1, 2014

November 1, 2014 By

Just a last-minute reminder to set your DVR’s to save and enjoy Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s new EWTN series, Catholic Mom’s Café, which starts on Monday, November 3rd and runs through Friday, November 7th. I am honored to be Donna-Marie’s guest in the first episode talking about fashion and modesty, and showing beautiful water-color illustrations by homeschooled teen artist, Clair Gunther!!! Some of the ideas on teaching modesty to children came from my homeschooling friends, especially Mrs. Tracey Belucci; so I want to thank our beautiful local community of moms,... Read more

October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014 By

Do you jump at things that go bump in the night? Do you start at shadows? Yesterday’s epistle at Mass was from St. Paul, who knew a thing or two about spiritual evil and how to fight it off. His epistle to the Ephesians, Chapter Six, contains the famous “armor of God” verses: 10 Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. 11 Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand... Read more

October 17, 2014

October 17, 2014 By

And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, ‘Then who can be saved?’ Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.’ (Mark 10:26-27) (This column is excerpted from my booklet, “Be An Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children”) Taking it to the next level with personal responses to the lesson Circle time can take place as part of your prayer time, or it can... Read more

October 10, 2014

October 10, 2014 By

Imagine your dream party, with your favorite, most loving, intelligent, funny friends, gathered together to share passionately about our walk with God. They can’t wait to tell you how they bring the truths of our faith and the transforming power of God’s love to others, so you can do it, too. And they’re just as interested in your ideas and want to learn from your experiences in the parish, the classroom, your home, or out in the world. Imagine next that... Read more

October 8, 2014

October 8, 2014 By

Having been struck dumb by recent world events, I have wondered, the last few days, if I made a huge mistake launching a blog. What can I say that matters at all when hell has been unleashed on thousands of innocent people in the Middle East and in West Africa, and I can do nothing but pray and send a few paltry dollars over the internet. I want to love those people. Every last one. And I feel stunned and... Read more

September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014 By

I’m so proud of a dear friend. Starting tomorrow, October 1st, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is celebrating the launch of her brand new EWTN series, “Catholic Mom’s Café”! The series launches the first week of November, so Donna-Marie is going to spend the whole month of October celebrating with lots of exciting prizes and special offers on great Catholic books. See details and links below! Please celebrate with Donna-Marie and spread the word!   Brand new television series to launch this fall on EWTN! Motherhood... Read more

September 25, 2014

September 25, 2014 By

This month at RTJs Creative Catechist, I share four secrets to living a live of radiant and joyful witness. It’s amazing what a few simple habits can do for your spiritual life, your relationships, your work, and your ministry.  Read my short column here. I also have some exciting resource recommendations for you, because in a world filled with suffering and the degradation of human beings through war, bigotry, abortion, pornography, and other forms of exploitation and abuse, it is... Read more

September 15, 2014

September 15, 2014 By

“Be faithful to your time spent in prayer and make sure that at least half of your prayer is spent in silence. This will bring you closer to Jesus. If you deepen your prayer life you will grow in holiness and obtain many graces for the souls entrusted to your care. Deepen your love for one another by praying for each other and by sharing thoughts and graces you have received in prayer and reading.” ~Mother Teresa It is so... Read more

September 15, 2014

September 15, 2014 By

A blessed Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows to everyone! Today the meditation is the cost to our souls of being surrounded by the ugliness of modern culture. Without an appreciation for modesty and humility, a love of beautiful churches, sacred art, and sacred music, the winsome story of our salvation fails to take hold. When beauty is categorized in vulgar terms, using airbrushed, scantily-clad models, and calls to self-importance and self-indulgence, we lose touch with our own God-given interior beauty and become... Read more

September 13, 2014

September 13, 2014 By

The hit TV show “Survivor” has nothing on these incredibly beautiful women. Two of them survived being aborted, and the third was conceived in rape and endured the poverty and neglect of being born to a mentally-ill mother before being adopted into a loving family. Melissa Ohden, Gianna Jessen, and Mary Rathke, thank you for your witness to the power of God to take any difficulty, any tragedy, and make it into something beautiful and life-giving. You are all extraordinary... Read more

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