Here’s the latest of our children’s gospel messages for this week’s liturgy of the word. As always, you can locate all of our gospel activities for children — coloring pages, puzzles, mass worksheets, lesson plans and more here.

I’m so happy to announce that my terrific friends over at The Catholic Company have gone above and beyond to make my new book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, available for pre-order on their website here. 

A special thanks to our sponsor CatholicMatch.com for sharing the following article by Mary Beth Bonacci.  Mary Beth’s article reminds me of a few episodes of “dumping” and “being dumped” in my own life.  I love the words of wisdom she shares!

Reader Shannon just generously contributed two additional items to our November Pregnancy Product giveaway!  Shanon has contributed one of her wonderful Nursing Bracelets as well as a simply adorable newborn knit hat.

I just finished a terrific novel and simply had to pause and share my review with you.  The book in question is Through the Open Window by Catholic author Anne Faye.

Here’s the latest of our children’s gospel messages for this week’s liturgy of the word.  As always, you can locate all of our gospel activities for children — coloring pages, puzzles, mass worksheets, lesson plans and more — here. 

A special thanks to our sponsor CatholicMatch.com for sharing the following article by Stephanie Weinert.  Stephanie’s article will likely make you think twice about the topic of living together before marriage. 

Bringing new life into the world is a profound miracle; but for some women, pregnancy itself isn’t easy.  To show our support, celebrate the blessing, and pamper our pregnant friends, we decided to offer a pregnancy giveaway during the month of November.

I just received a very interesting email signed by the former Senator of Pennsylvania.  While I seriously doubt that Senator Rick Santorum was actually sitting at his desk emailing me, Lisa from CatholicMom.com

I recently had the opportunity to review a new iPhone application that appears to be very helpful for those families practicing Natural Family Planning.  MeFertil retails on iTunes for $4.99 and helps whether you are looking to practice NFP or to become pregnant.

Congratulations to the creative and editorial team behind Tobias Magazine, the new print magazine for Catholic singles. 

Many of you will recall that during my recent podcast conversation with Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, Immaculee invited us to celebrate this year in a special way the Feast of Our Lady of Kibeho on November 28.

This month at Fallible Blogma, Matthew Warner is hosting Support a Catholic Speaker Month, a round-up of some of the Catholic speakers who do so much to educate and inspire us. 

The following video contains some graphic and upsetting descriptions of the pain of global prostitution and human trafficking – but will perhaps help open your eyes to some very painful truths in our world and how you and I can be of help. 

Thank you to Gerald Korson and  the Knights of the Holy Eucharist for sharing the following information.  A wonderful prayer and contact information for those interested in vocations follows below.  Please join me in praying for the Knights and for all those seeking vocations to the Religious Life.

Scripture: Lectionary # 484. Sat of 30th week. Romans 11:1-2.11-12.25-29.
Psalm 24: 12-13.14-15.17-18. Luke 14:7-11.
The Holy Scriptures are filled with hope and consolation. Paul tells us
that the “gifts of God and the call of God are irrevocable.” All of the
covenants and promises that God has made with us are faithfully kept by the
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As we close out this Month of the Rosary, it’s not too late to put a little spark into your devotion to the Rosary.  One of the best resources I’ve seen lately that will help you fall in love with this wonderful devotion is The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary. 

I love this video from the USCCB suggesting what you and I can do for our priests during this Year for Priests – you’ll have to listen to find out what “PEAK” stands for! Have you “PEAK”ed lately?

Hilarious!  Eric received the following email from University of Chicago encouraging him to meet their early application deadline.  I got a giggle out of several of these, especially # 7.  Reaching out to kids with a sense of humor is greatly appreciated!