Stock My Bookshelf
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I stock a shelf of spiritual reading at the back of my parish. It makes a negligible amount of money for St. Jerome’s but hopefully makes edifying reading easily accessible.
I’m getting ready to stock the shelf for Lent. I have my stand-bys and favorites, but wonder what you’d recommend?
Keep in mind there’s a limited budget so the works should be:
inexpensive
of general interest
appropriate for Lent
and of course faithfully Catholic
"Call Within a Call"
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Thursday, August 26, 2010
Today is the 100th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s birth, and the day is being widely celebrated.
On the radio this afternoon, I caught a snippet of Al Kresta’s segment on the topic. His guest talked about how Mother Teresa had been living happily as a nun until she felt the call to serve the poorest of the poor. It was Teresa’s “call within a call,” she said.
Since then I’ve been thinking about that... READ MORE
Virtue Rather Than Advice
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
There is always work to be done by example, goodness, and prayer. We can enter into closer relationships with souls that are lukewarm or estranged from the faith, so as to lead them gradually, by the power of our patience, gentleness and goodness, by the influence of virtue rather than advice, back to a more Christian life or to the faith itself. By entering into friendly relationships with people totally opposed to religion we can, by our goodness and virtue, destroy their prejudices and bring them completely to God.
—Bl. Charles de Foucauld
Can a Mom Connect With Her Teen Son?
Posted by AGroup in Family on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Q: I am a mom of a 14 year old son. He talks quite a bit with his dad about sports and school and such, but clams up with me. I don’t have this problem with my two older daughters. I would love to help encourage him to grow in his faith life, but am I being unrealistic? Should a mom expect a more “distant” faith relationship with her son?
It’s hard to generalize. The character of a mom’s faith-relationship... READ MORE
Overcome Your Lenten Temptations
Posted by AGroup in Faith on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Q: My 11-year-old son decided to give up sweets for Lent, but at two weeks into Lent he’s in misery about wishing to have a dessert.
I have coached him from different angles—“Look what a strong person you are becoming” or “Why don’t you choose a different sacrifice? You know you can change your sacrifice” or “When you really want that sweet and you feel angry or desperate, think of Christ’s suffering... READ MORE
Don't Give Up Chocolate for Lent
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A few months ago, I was honored to be asked to review a copy of Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat by Br. Michael Gaitley, MIC.
I get a lot of books in the mail, and many of them are spiritual ones. But in many years not one of them has spoken to my heart the way that this book has.
Brother Michael has a rare gift for speaking to simple souls and encouraging them to draw closer... READ MORE
'Is It a Sin To Be Fat?'
Posted by AGroup in Faith on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Q: Is it a sin to be fat? I have been overweight almost my entire life. I’ve tried all kinds of diets but there does not seem to be any permanent solution that works for me. I feel bad when I eat poorly and don’t exercise, but when I think about trying to lose weight again, I feel desperate and hopeless.
A: The easy answer to this question is that, certainly, being fat is not a sin. Being overweight... READ MORE
Welcome, Fr. John!
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Tuesday, December 29, 2009
I am thrilled to announce that Fr. John Bartunek, LC, an occasional columnist here, has agreed to join our Faith & Family blogging team!
Here’s a bit of Fr. John’s impressive bio:
Fr John Bartunek, LC, STL, spent a year as a professional actor in Chicago before entering the religious Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ in 1993. He has since received ecclesiastical degrees in philosophy and... READ MORE
Faith Support for Your Family This Advent
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Looking for an easy way to bring some fun and inspiration into your family’s observation of Advent this year? Look no further ... Advent Adventure is here! Get all the details in the video above.
Mass from across Town
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, September 28, 2009
I’ve caught a cold from my kids, and yesterday I was sick as anything and barely got out of bed all day long.
This was sad because it was Sunday.
I strongly dislike being sick on Sundays. Even with the baby-wrangling that’s involved, Mass at our parish always revitalizes me. I love going.
Unfortunately, yesterday morning I was croaking like a frog and couldn’t stop coughing. I certainly didn’t... READ MORE
