Monthly Archives: January 2013

Teach your children mental prayer

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Connie Rossini

What is your goal for your children’s education? Academic prowess? Love of learning? Knowledge of Church doctrine? All these are good, but a contemplative homeschool seeks something more. My goal is to help my children have a deep prayer life, … Continue reading →

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10 reasons Catholic should read the Bible

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Connie Rossini

1. The Bible is the Church’s book. The Bible was written by men of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Catholic Church, by the same Spirit, determined which books to include in the official Canon. The Bible tells our … Continue reading →

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Pro-life fiction for every age group

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Do you need new ideas for immersing yourself in the culture of life? You and your family can enjoy fiction that promotes the value of every human being. Here are four books  I particularly recommend. Two focus on the beginning … Continue reading →

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Start your prayer with this image

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Are you tired of your prayer being a shopping list read to God? Are you yearning for something more meaningful? Use this image of John the Apostle leaning on Christ’s heart to place yourself in God’s presence. Imagine yourself in … Continue reading →

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Domestic monastery: living by the bell

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Connie Rossini

I had never heard the term “domestic monastery until Jennifer Fulwiler recently blogged about it in a post I linked to. To me, domestic monastery and contemplative home(school)  are 2 ways of expressing the same thing, but with different emphases.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Epiphany from author Jean Craighead George

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Connie Rossini

This post is part of an occasional series called Finding God in Children’s Literature, in which I look at children’s books in light of the Bible and Sacred Tradition. All correlations between these books and the Christian faith are my … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Bunny and the narrow gate

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Connie Rossini

This post is part of an occasional series called Finding God in Children’s Literature, in which I look at children’s books in light of the Bible and Sacred Tradition. All correlations between these books and the Christian faith are my … Continue reading →

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7 ways to make time for prayer

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Connie Rossini

                Are you having trouble finding time for prayer every day? Here are some suggestions. 1. Ask yourself whether daily prayer is your top priority. If you don’t see the need for prayer, … Continue reading →

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