Faith & Family Books Is Born
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in Editor's Note
Faith & Family has always been about encouraging and supporting Catholic families. As a Catholic mom in need of frequent support and encouragement myself, I can thoroughly appreciate our mission.
In this sizzling summer issue, there is something I can use on every page. Susie Lloyd’s article about planning... READ MORE
How to Love a Homosexual
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in Spirituality
By Melinda Selmys
A few years ago, my husband and I had just moved to a new town and made the acquaintance of a young man who shared our love of obscure board games. Dominic (not his real name) was a university student and our first real friend in the area. We were sitting around one evening talking,... READ MORE
Putting the "Fun" in Dysfunctional
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Susie Lloyd in Features
An invitation to a family reunion sometimes provokes the opposite reaction from the one intended. Instead of “Eat, drink, and be merry” you’re thinking, “Tomorrow this may kill me.”
I keenly remember how it was at my wedding 20 years ago. I was thrilled that my siblings were coming from far away with... READ MORE
From a Priest’s Summer Kitchen
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in What's Cooking
Father Leo Patalinghug has made it his life’s mis-sion to promote the power of good cooking and shared mealtimes. The director of pastoral field education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., serves up a menu of faith, food, and fun at GraceBeforeMeals.com — a Catholic ministry that builds... READ MORE
Looking for Love & Fanning Old Flames
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Marge Fenelon in Marriage
In early 2004 Kurt and Julie Carrick, married 20 years, faced a parental nightmare. A stranger at a party drugged their teenaged daughter and raped her. Shortly after the attack, they learned that she had become pregnant.
In the aftermath of this horrific crime, the Carricks and their daughter faced... READ MORE
The Homefront
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in Home Front
FOOD by Danielle
Summer Sipping
When it comes to summertime entertaining, nothing makes a “splash” quite like a pretty pitch-
er filled with something cool and refreshing.
Vermont Maple Float
Maple is not just for pancakes anymore!
3 cups milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (no substitutes!)
4 scoops... READ MORE
Summer
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in Season
“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.”
— St. Francis of Assisi
Feasts, Traditions … and Fun
June
1ST. JUSTIN MARTYR
St. Justin used his speaking skills to convert pagans to the faith. Look up a local Catholic speaker and try to attend a talk.
6 CORPUS CHRISTI
Read about the Eucharistic... READ MORE
Priests of the Year Inspire Our Kids
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in Everyday Apostles
During this “Year for Priests,” Faith & Family asked young people, “Why would you nominate your pastor (or any priest that you know) for Priest of the Year?” We were very moved by the beautiful stories of faith and service we received. Thank you to our participants — and to the amazing priests who inspired... READ MORE
