Preparing for First Communion

This is the season for first communions, such a wonderful time of celebration of Jesus' love for us! Here is a resource from Saint Mary's Press that has a brief family daily prayer for the week leading up to First Communion. 
It looks like a nice way to make the day even more meaningful for your entire family!

A young father's thoughts

Here's a brief reflection on being a dad and how it affects his faith-life.

How NOT to parent!

Here's a good article about the dangers of being a helicopter parent.

Please click here to read the article.

Happiness

Here are some practical and good suggestions for finding deeper happiness, straight from Pope Francis!

Please click to read: Pope's Top Ten Secrets to Happiness.

The Living Word

Do you find yourself tuning out during the readings at Mass?
How about fine-tuning, instead?
If you have 3 1/2 minutes, please watch this video, as an entry into a new (old) way of thinking about Scripture:

Back to School

As usual, the folks at Vibrant Faith @ Home have some good ideas for incorporating faith in your daily routines. This time, it's all about BACK TO SCHOOL... here's an example, for your driving time.

Get out the popcorn!

Summer is a big time for movie watching, and if you would like a little help deciding which movies are appropriate for your child(ren), or ideas for discussing themes and situations with them, please check out this website, Sr. Rose Goes to the Movies.  Here's a brief overview video:  Watch this video!