Her hair. That’s what stood out when I first saw her picture on Facebook. Her long, dark, thick hair. And the smile on her parents’ faces that said without words […]
The power of prayer
Thirty seconds of silence: A great way to help kids prepare for prayer
It sounds simple, but if you make a habit of it, taking thirty seconds of silence before (and after) your spoken prayer can improve your family prayer time and lay the foundation for kids to learn meditative prayer.
Make Ordinary Time special with your family
“It’s ordinary time,” my son lamented. “Nothing exciting until Advent.” But as astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno reminded me, ordinary time is special in its own way. What ways will you and your family mark this liturgical season of growing closer to knowing Jesus together as a family? How will you make ordinary time extraordinary this year? Here are six family faith practices to make ordinary time special with your family.
The Blessed Virgin Mary • Monthly devotion for May
In popular practice, May traditionally has been devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here are some ways to practice that devotion with your family this month.
Catholic Summer Camps!
Looking for a great Catholic summer camp experience for your kids? Here’s a partial list to get you started, courtesy of our readers.
