Cleaner Heads
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Reviews on Monday, September 26, 2011
Blaise was hospitalized with respiratory illness as a newborn. When he got stuffed up, a nurse would bring in a tube and hook it to the vacuum port on the wall, then efficiently suck all the, uh, stuff right out of his head. I watched and wished we had something similar at home. The standard bulb syringes are nearly useless.
We struggled through the colds of Blaise’s babyhood with the bulb syringe... READ MORE
Emergency Back-Up Post
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Friday, August 19, 2011
The Holy Father has been out fishing for men at World Youth Day in Madrid the past few days, and a better woman than I would be writing about it.
I, however, have just realized the back-to-school tax holiday in my state is about to end, so I’m off to buy uniforms and school supplies.
In lieu of soul-fishing, I offer you Soul Surfing, or rather Betty Duffy’s hilarious response to it. #3 is killer.
Faith-Filled Realism for Moms
Posted by DariaSockey in Reviews on Monday, August 15, 2011
The approach of a new school year, with its many changes after a long lazy summer, is often a good time to reassess and update the family’s spiritual life as well. In addition, the coming of fall weather makes many of us feel more energized and ready for new challenges. A new challenge you may wish to consider is Catholic Family Boot Camp.
This slender volume give 30 days’ worth of simple activities... READ MORE
Strange But Fun
Posted by DariaSockey in Reviews on Monday, August 08, 2011
Strange but fun.
That was the conclusion of our book club when we met last evening to discuss the 1906 novel Manalive by G.K. Chesterton. Chesterton, a Catholic convert and one of the most brilliant essayist of the 20th century, is best known for expository works such as Orthodoxy, What’s Wrong With the World, and The Everylasting Man.
But he also wrote several novels. These can be an acquired taste,... READ MORE
Ponyo
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
You can tell it’s summer here at Faith & Family Live—and Rebecca actually beat me to the punch this morning. Believe it or not, I saw Tree of Life yesterday with some girlfriends and had planned a post on it today. But I’m going to save that for commenting on Rebecca’s post, and instead invite you to comment on the film Ponyo.
When my sixteen year old Adam invited me to watch this Disney work of... READ MORE
Tree of Life
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
My friend Tom Hoopes calls Tree of Life “Into Deep Silence” for lay people.
I like that description, although the film isn’t merely a quiet meditation on a way of life.
It poses a question to the viewer, the same question the main character must grapple with.
Which is the path to happiness: what the film calls “the way of nature” or “the way of grace?” Is life just “one dang thing after another,” and each of us must grasp what goods we may? Or is it, even in the midst of suffering and sorrow, ordered, mysterious and profoundly beautiful?
I loved this film, although it took me a while to surrender to its meditative pace.
It’s been said the most effective apologetic in our culture is the argument from Beauty, and this unusual film makes a strong case for “the way of grace” without forcing the conclusion.
Have you seen it? What did you think?
Soul Surfer
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Friday, April 08, 2011
About a month ago, I had the privilege of seeing a “sneak peek” preview of the new movie Soul Surfer. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this dramatic replaying of the inspirational story of surfer Bethany Hamilton. The film’s primary stars, AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt did a fantastic job of bringing Bethany’s story to life.
For a complete rundown on how this film earns... READ MORE
Diaper Bag Quest
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Thursday, March 24, 2011
In a couple months we’ll have newborns in our house again, and this time I am determined: I will find the perfect diaper bag.
Over the years I’ve found plenty of great baby products, but my diaper bag quest has been fruitless. IS there a perfect diaper bag out there?
We own two diaper bags, both of which I bought before Camilla was born. (Despite doing virtual and real-life searches for a great bag,... READ MORE
Witness The Power of Forgiveness
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Monday, February 21, 2011
If supporting family-friendly movies with powerful, meaningful themes is important to you, you will want to make a date to see The Grace Card when it opens in theaters next weekend, beginning February 25. Check out the trailer:
Learn more about the movie and find a theater near you. See you there!
Comfort and Style for Tender Tootsies
Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, February 18, 2011
If you’re anything like me, you occasionally enjoy slipping your feet into pair of pretty high-heels. But if you’re anything like Calah (and most gals, I suspect) rare is the high-heel wearing experience that doesn’t leave your feet screaming for mercy!
Never fear, fine ladies. I am the master of finding comfortable heels. I present to you my short list of shoe companies that have a reputation for... READ MORE
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