Patience – Contemplative Homeschool

2 Sep 2015

Helping children learn patience

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Homeschool & Parenting | 0

Patience is one of the virtues that we all struggle with. How many times have I been frustrated over my–or others’!–slow spiritual growth? St. Teresa of Avila said that perseverance is essential to growth in prayer. And perseverance means we … Continued

14 Feb 2014

Lessons from St. Teresa’s bookmark

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 2

Lately I’ve been blogging a lot about St. Therese, mostly because I’m writing a book about her. Each day I am immersed in her Little Way. But I haven’t forgotten the other Carmelite saints. Last year I wrote a post … Continued