Tag Archives: Christianity

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

St. Therese’s astonishing trust in God

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Connie Rossini

The other day, I read this passage from one of St. Therese of Lisieux‘s letters, in Jacques Philippe’s The Way of Trust and Love: “[A child who has sinned] throws himself into his father’s arms, telling him that he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Saints, Virtue | Tagged Carmelite, Catholic, Christianity, Confession, mercy, repentance, Thérèse of Lisieux, trust | 9 Comments

Beg, borrow, or steal buy: Time for God by Jacques Philippe

Posted on November 30, 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. Traditional teaching on prayer from a Catholic perspective. Contemporary author. Relevant examples. Easy to read. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Prayer | Tagged Catholic, Christianity, Prayer, Religion & Spirituality, review | 3 Comments

What is contemplation? Part I

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Connie Rossini

ontemplation for Carmelites is the summit of the spiritual life on earth. It is (or should be) the goal of all Christians. It is what we prepare our kids for in our homeschool. But there is a lot of misunderstanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Prayer | Tagged Carmelite, Christianity, Contemplation, Meditation, prayer time, Religion and Spirituality | 6 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 →