In October I put out a call for contemplative families and many of you responded that you’d like to join me in starting a movement of sorts. I am unfortunately not able to write on this topic more than once … Continued
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
After I wrote a post with tips for your choleric child, a readers asked if I would write one for phlegmatics as well. I’ve been thinking hard about how to motivate phlegmatics, as I work with C, age 8, who … Continued
Through prayer and study, I’ve created a list of the elements of an education that I think best starts children on this road. Divine union comes through living a life of prayer and virtue. So, generally speaking, we want to … Continued
Finding good books for boys as they get older is always a challenge. Last fall I put together a list of good books for boys aged 10-14 . You will see that the scope of it is limited. On my … Continued
Watching the events of the last few weeks unfold, I have been struck anew by how many former Catholics there are in the news media. None of them have a clue about what it means to be Catholic. That, coupled … Continued