Resource round-up: faith at home Sarah Puryear November 5, 2015 Books The good news is that there are so many wonderful and creative ways to do faith formation in the home. Making faith a part of our family doesn’t require that we spend hours sitting in straight-backed chairs while someone reads from the Bible in a monotone voice, nor does it require a divinity degree or encyclopedic knowledge of the Bible on the part of the parents. It does require time, attention, and conversation, as we create habits that help us acknowledge Christ and his presence within our homes.
At home at the monastery Caleb Congrove October 23, 2015 Commentary Manny and Jessica Archuleta have a blog called Every Home a Monastery. That name reflects the central purpose of their life together as a married couple and parents of children — “striving to live the Christian... Read More...
My love won’t find you Sam Keyes July 14, 2015 Commentary I really wanted (more than you know) a new TV; I really want a usable dining room table; I really want a good, stable job. Did I want my children with the same calculus of consumer desire? I hope the answer is no.
The power of prayers Emily Hylden February 11, 2015 Commentary The first night I prayed Compline was the day a friend's child had died. When we arrived at the prayer of St. Augustine, I felt as if it'd been written expressly for that balmy night.
Proverbial wisdom: why Christians can think with Murray Bowen Rob Price December 5, 2014 Commentary Parish priests find themselves thoroughly embedded in families in nearly everything they do. In my judgment, Bowen Family Systems Theory offers a way forward for parish clergy to negotiate the challenge of pastoral care and leadership.
