Fantastic Fun
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, August 03, 2012
I promised Children’s Book Book Club and I’ve dropped the ball there, although I’m still planning to pick it back up eventually.
But today I’ve got something that is a children’s book, but isn’t a picture book. I’m not sure it should qualify for CBBC, but I want to discuss it anyway because we’ve been enjoying it so much as a family lately.
Pippi Longstocking!
Pippi, for those of you who aren’t familiar... READ MORE
Load Up Your eReaders!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Thursday, July 26, 2012
If you’re looking to round out the rest of summer with some great reading, look no further than the eBook Sale currently happening at Ave Maria Press. You don’t actually have to own an eReader to enjoy the seven great titles being offered for only .99 each—you can actually read them on any computer or smartphone too. The titles include:
Chasing Joy
Interior Castle
Let Nothing Disturb You
Living... READ MORE
Doggy Dog World
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, July 13, 2012
Here’s a funny article making a serious point about what we lose by being a people who don’t read.
I think the “Taco Bell’s Canon” must be apocryphal,
but the other mistakes chronicled here I absolutely believe.
many of the young men and women I encountered over the years are capable of serious thinking on social issues and international affairs. The Iraq War, in what one student called “nomad’s land,”... READ MORE
Latest Catholic Digest
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, May 24, 2012
My copy of the June/July Catholic Digest came in the mail this week and I’ve been working my way through the issue.
My thoughts thus far: the story on Eduardo Verastegui is very interesting, and I can’t wait to see his latest movie For Greater Glory. Are you planning on going?
Also, the Father’s Day gift guide is very helpful. I even sent along one idea to my sister-in-law for my brother. Four words:... READ MORE
Hold Fast to God
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 23
“I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the LORD, your God, heeding his voice, and holding fast to him.” Deut 30:19-20
Notice that love is the first response when “choosing life.” The first concrete action. First to love, then to obey. Love must be the impetus, and everything must... READ MORE
Series Love
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Do you ever get asked what your favorite book is?
For me, that’s a hard question. Pick a favorite? Out of the many, many wonderful stories that have been written and published? ONE favorite book?
Nope, can’t do it.
But one of the things that I always think about when I try to come up with an answer is this: my favorite books are not single books, they’re series. (Serieses?)
I get attached to the people... READ MORE
Reading Fun and Getting Ready for Advent
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, October 27, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Danielle, Sarah, and Rebecca get together for a virtual “book club” and share some recent titles they’ve been enjoying:
The #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
John Adams
Theophilos
The Soul Reader
Poor Banished Children
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
Our Faith & Family Feature Product this week is the wonderful... READ MORE
A Good Book
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, October 05, 2011
A friend of mine recently recommended a book I just had to read. The writing was amazing, he said, and inspiring and he was so moved by the experience that he was speechless. Bottom line: must read.
So I tracked down this book, had to get it send from one library to another, and when it finally came and I dove in I felt…iffy.
The writing was indeed amazing, the author insightful and honest. But that... READ MORE
When Good Teachers Make Bad Judgments
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Monday, September 26, 2011
A girlfriend of mine has been posed a dilemma.
In an otherwise sound Catholic school—
high academic standards, religion classes faithful to Catholic teaching, and wholesome learning environment—
her freshman child has been assigned a truly wretched book to read.
Not judgment-call wretched. Wretched.
A book which includes incidents I feel I can’t describe here, language the San Francisco Examiner... READ MORE
Finding Motivation and Books
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, June 30, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Lynn, Hallie and I take a break from the summer heat to enjoy a fun conversation about staying “motivated” during the summer, when all we really feel like doing is sipping a cool drink and taking a nap! Are you feeling lazy and lax this summer? How do you motivate yourself to stay on top of teaching kids,... READ MORE
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