The Christening Gown: A Quick History

Up until the seventeenth century, young babies were tightly wrapped in swaddling clothes and carried to the font in a “bearing cloth”. This was a large square piece of silk, edged with trimmings of gold lace and braid. (more…)

Teaching Children To Pray – 6 Steps

Teaching children to pray can be accomplished with consistent application of 6 simple techniques.

1. Are you seen praying? Your children will learn to pray and will see the importance of praying when they see you praying. Leave your door open when you pray so your children will see your example. (more…)

Nothing Happens By Accident

A balloon salesman was selling balloons on the streets of Mobile, Alabama one October day. He sold them in multi-colored packets of various sizes of balloons. He also sold helium-filled balloons. When business was slow he would twist the balloons and create animal and flower shapes. (more…)

A HOMILY essay

By Richard L. Provencher

Children are takers, when an offering is made. And as adults we are happy to oblige under certain conditions. Children are not immune to constantly reaching for the goodies of lifecandy, toys, and clothes—under the watchful gaze of their parents. (more…)

What do you think?

Like me, I am sure that there has been a time when you may have questioned your belief.  I have questioned my beliefs many times, especially when I see the things that are happening in the world today. (more…)