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How Play Teaches Children Praise
How Play Teaches Children Praise
By RJFamilyBlog
Children today play outside much less than older generations did. According to the Guardian fewer than 10% of children play outdoors compared to 40% of adults when they were young. Additionally, 90% tend to stay closer to home than kids from 30 years ago.
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On Being Childless on Mothers' Day
On Being Childless on Mothers' Day
By Rose Cuervo
I attended a Mass where the pastor called all the moms to come forward to receive a blessing and a red carnation. The ladies were dressed in their finest and were beaming even at the start of the service, exchanging effusive greetings.
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Motherhood, B.V. Mary and B.L.O.O.M. -- Happy Mom's Day
Motherhood, B.V. Mary and B.L.O.O.M. -- Happy Mom's Day
By Julie
I wanted to write a "Happy Mother's Day" Blog and talk about motherhood this May.
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Dear Daughter of Christ and First Communicant
Dear Daughter of Christ and First Communicant
By Katie Zalany
Dear Daughter of Christ and First Communicant,
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Four Approaches to the Birds and the Bees Talk
Four Approaches to the Birds and the Bees Talk
By Allison Welch
“I love how you call them your kids,” a former student said to me. I hadn’t even noticed I was doing it. When had they gone from being my students to being my kids?...
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Seventh Joy of Mary -- Assumption and Crowning of Mary
Seventh Joy of Mary -- Assumption and Crowning of Mary
By Julie
The Seven Joys of Mary are: 1. Annunciation 2. Visitation to Elizabeth 3. Birth of Jesus 4. Gifts of the Magi 5. Finding of Jesus in the Temple 6. The Resurrection of Jesus and 7. Assumption and Crowning of Mary. In this article, we are focusing on the 7th Joy of Mary -- her Assumption and Crowning!
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Why Am I Catholic?
Why Am I Catholic?
By Michelle Nicholl
I was born Catholic. My mother was Catholic. My dad was a convert and they both raised me Catholic -- is that why?
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The Comfort of the Cross
The Comfort of the Cross
By The Prayerful Pilgrim
Again this week, I was reminded of the greatness of God and the pure gift of grace that flows from the glimpses He gives us of His Eternal Plan. We are on the reverse side of the tapestry…all the knots and tangled colors seem meaningless so much of the time.
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Losing with Grace
Losing with Grace
By Caroline Godin
My son pouted in his booster, reluctantly putting his seatbelt on as we rolled out of the dusty parking lot from the soccer field. “Buddy,” I repeated, “you played a great game. You made a few incredible diving saves! What’s to be upset about?”
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Parenting and Mass Hysteria
Parenting and Mass Hysteria
By Greg Schlueter
Over many years we've walked many miles with many families. Our shared goal: Form our children to be intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Become the best versions of ourselves. Sainthood. Heaven.
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In Appreciation of My Stay-at-Home Wife... Who Works Harder Than I Do
In Appreciation of My Stay-at-Home Wife... Who Works Harder Than I Do
By Justin McClain
I recently returned from paternity leave to my role as a Catholic schoolteacher. This was in the midst of my wife Bernadette and me welcoming our fourth child, Dominique Marie McClain, on Sunday, March 26.
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Honour your father and mother
Honour your father and mother
By Victor S E Moubarak
It is a fact that some of us, if we're fortunate, will grow old. And as we grow old, some of us may well become ill, some will live alone, some will struggle with day to day tasks, and many will have their families living far away.
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The Harrowing of Hell
The Harrowing of Hell
By David Torkington
I first began to understand certain mystical truths as I prayed at the place where Jesus was crucified on the first Good Friday.
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International Doula Month -- May! What's a Doula?
International Doula Month -- May! What's a Doula?
By Julie
I am a blogger, but I am also a doula. I also train doulas. First time moms -- you may want to read about this too!! Doulas are good for your health!
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Train your child (and self) in the way of the Lord.
Train your child (and self) in the way of the Lord.
By Rose Cuervo
Fathers are the lightning rod for faith. Churchgoing fathers keep the faith alive for they create faith-practicing kids. What use is a dad if not to lead the children to holiness? To heaven? This is a fundamental catechism that parents should know.
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Moms NEED Each Other
Moms NEED Each Other
By Melanie R. Cameron
I wrote this in 2014, and now, walking with a friend who is going through a miscarriage, the words ring so true.
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What Happened to Best Lent Ever?!
What Happened to Best Lent Ever?!
By Elizabeth Thomas
Over the course of doing the best I could to have a Great or Best Lent EVER—a strange thing happened. At first, it was a time of contentment, as it felt good to fast between hungers. Drawing away to read, reflect and write in journals gave a sense of joy too. Drawing away from Facebook and the media was definitely not hard for “who wanted the drama anyhow!” This Lent was definitely GREAT!!!
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