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Educate your kids for divine union

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Through prayer and study, I’ve created a list of the elements of an education that I think best starts children on this road. Divine union comes through living a life of prayer and virtue. So, generally speaking, we want to … Continue reading →

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Teach your kids the one thing necessary

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Are you teaching your kids to do mental prayer? I’ve written about this in the past with a few examples  of kids’ meditations. Today I’m sharing with you a meditation for kids about… mental prayer. You may want to print … Continue reading →

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Please take my short reader survey about Contemplative Homeschool

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Connie Rossini
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The meaning of the Brown Scapular

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Today is the feast of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel. I’m taking this opportunity to clear up some misconceptions about the Brown Scapular, often called Our Lady’s Habit. Traditional religious habits include a scapular–a garment worn over the shoulder blades, … Continue reading →

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God and parenting woes

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Remember when you had all the answers about parenting—in other words, when you were single? Then you got married, conceived your first child, and were instantly unsure of yourself. You decided you must consult the experts. At least, that’s what … Continue reading →

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Should we “push” our children to learn?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Connie Rossini

I’m going to start critiquing some of the homeschool methodology/philosophy books I’ve read. Oliver Van DeMille (along with his wife Rachel) created the Leadership Education method, also know by the title of Oliver’s first book on the subject A Thomas … Continue reading →

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God, Mr. Darcy, and St. Therese

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Are you afraid of standing before God on Judgment Day? Does the thought of facing Him make you fear death? Even if you’ve committed mortal sin in your lifetime, you only have to fear God in one circumstance–if you die … Continue reading →

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Find your spiritual idiolect at Catholic Spirituality Blogs Network

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Everyone has an idiolect–a collection of personal speech habits that is different from anyone else’s. Have you ever thought about your spiritual idiolect? Since your soul is unique, you have a personal way of speaking to God that no one … Continue reading →

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