Tag Archives: books

God calls you to holy poverty

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Connie Rossini

When Karol Wojtyla (later Pope John Paul II) was bishop of Krakow, friends used to buy him new cassocks, which he would promptly give to poor priests in his diocese. He would continue wearing his old, worn-out cassock. In doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Virtue | Tagged books, Catholic, Examination of Conscience, Fr. Thomas Dubay, Pope John Paul II, Poverty | 9 Comments

We have a winner for Can You Find the Saints!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Monica from Equipping Catholic Families has won Can you Find the Saints? Congratulations, Monica! Please email me with your mailing address and I will send your book out to you early next week. Thank you to everyone who entered and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, Catholic, Giveaway, homeschool | 1 Comment

Teaching typology with Joseph and his brothers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Connie Rossini

In past posts, I have written on Peter Rabbit and the Fall of Man, Benjamin Bunny and the narrow gate, and the Epiphany in My Side of the Mountain. I am making this into a series called Finding God in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged books, Catholic, Clyde Robert Bulla, homeschool, Joseph, Typology | 14 Comments

Beg, borrow, or steal buy: Fire Within

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Connie Rossini

In this occasional series of posts, I recommend resources for you and your family in 100 words or less. More detailed reviews may come later. By Fr. Thomas Dubay. Thorough, understandable explanation of Carmelite spirituality. Contains short biographies of Teresa … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged books, Carmelite, Catholic, Contemplation, John of the Cross, Prayer, review, Teresa of Ávila | 5 Comments

Should school focus on work or leisure?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Some parents reject the term “homeschool,” preferring instead “education at home.” To them, “school” means an institution in a factory-like setting with dry textbooks and arbitrary schedules. Personally, I like the word “school.” First of all, it comes naturally. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged books, Catholic, homeschool, Josef Pieper, leisure, philosophy, Socrates | 7 Comments

Beg, borrow, or steal buy: Introduction to the Devout Life

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Connie Rossini

In this occasional series of posts, I recommend resources for you and your family in 100 words or less. More detailed reviews may come later. By St. Francis de Sales. The classic spiritual guide for lay people. Practical and specific … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Prayer, Saints, Virtue | Tagged books, Christianity, Francis de Sales, Prayer, review | 2 Comments

Beg, borrow, or steal buy: Golden Children’s Bible

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Connie Rossini

In this occasional series of posts, I recommend resources for you and your family in 100 words or less. More detailed reviews may come later. Beautiful, traditional language. The Bible, slightly edited–not a book of paraphrased Bible stories. Artwork inspired … Continue reading →