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. (more…)

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.  (more…)

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.  (more…)

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? (more…)

I hope you enjoy our first attempt at creating a Sunday Gospel message for the children in our lives.  Please help us spread the word by sharing this video on your blog.

You guys know how much I love the work of Fr. Robert Barron and his Word on Fire ministry.  I thought that, leading up to Halloween this weekend, you might enjoy his take on the current vampire-mania dominating popular culture.  (more…)

I received an invitation today to attend a screening of the upcoming movie Oh My God.  Sadly, I won’t be able to attend, but wanted to share the trailer with you – it looks to be quite a thought provoking film.  (more…)

More insight and inspiration from John Paul the Great Catholic University.  (more…)

I was very happy to hear from our friend and incredible Catholic musician Margo B. Smith about her upcoming appearance on This is The Day on CatholicTV.  Margo will be appearing on Tuesday, October 13th at 10:30 am to share her beautiful music and pro-life message.  (more…)

More insight and inspiration from John Paul the Great Catholic University.  Find the Sunday Liturgy of the Word readings here and our Gospel Activities here.

Sunday, October 4, 2009: Liturgy Reflection from JP Catholic University on Vimeo.

This new iPhone app from CatholicTV looks pretty cool – I love the YouTube video!
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You have to love the Daughters of St. Paul – they love books, they’re awesome with new media, and they are funny and cute!  (more…)

Best wishes to CatholicTV for their upcoming annual telethon – if you love Catholic music, this sounds like a perfect opportunity to tune in and catch some of your favorites (more…)

Kudos to the ladies of Growing Up Lane and Visualize Love for their incredible idea, “Project Chaste”.  Sick of the lies today’s media moguls heap on teens and young adults, they have come together to send a message that many young people today are choosing chastity and have the strength to withstand attacks and misinformation.  (more…)

Warning!!!  Before you click “play” on this video, be aware that it is contains a very graphic portrayal of an automobile collision. (more…)

I found this video on Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha to be very interesting and thought you might enjoy it too!





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My special guest for this week’s podcast is Father Robert Barron.  This month, we are encouraging your support of Father Barron’s latest project, Catholicism.  Please consider a donation of any size and join us in praying for Father Barron and his team.  (more…)

During the month of August, in my writing and podcasting efforts, I will be encouraging my fellow Catholic moms (and dads, kids, grandparents and religious…) to join me in supporting the work of Father Robert Barron and his tremendously innovative evangelistic effort, The Catholicism Project.   (more…)

I’ve been sharing about my trip to the Ave Maria Grotto at the St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama. Since Brother Joseph Zoettl’s work is truly art and can best be appreciated visually, I thought you might enjoy seeing this little video I put together. It features many of my favorite miniatures and shrines from the Grotto, accompanied by one of my favorite songs from Christ Music Kids. Enjoy!

I love, love, love Ceili Rain.  So, I was super happy to find this video on 4Marks.com and am thrilled to share it with you today.  On a day when temps will top out at 106 degrees here in Fresno, a quick jaunt to Ireland is a great lift to my spirits! (more…)