The best of the web from the perspective of a Catholic mom, former atheist, and closet computer nerd.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
How I Met My Husband Online
Katie Rose shares her story of meeting a good Christian man online, and offers some great thoughts and tips as well.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Feminism, individualism and priorities
Some interesting thoughts from Bethany Hudson:
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Lilian Calles Barger poignantly observes, "Today, with much more freedom to choose our own way in the world, we are more likely to lose ourselves in the process. Industrialization and radical individualism have aided in this uprooting." Expounding on what she refers to as the "cult of individualism" predominant in our modern culture, Barger continues, "Instead of kinship and place, our identity is based on ‘lifestyle’ choices, from soccer moms to childfree. The move toward identities of choice, instead of those based on relationship and place, is threatening to turn even previously unthinkable practices into a lifestyle."
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Peace of Mind Amid Injustice
A great point to keep in mind:
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Beware of burdens that consume your thoughts and energy and keep you from doing God’s will with regard to your vocation in life. If you are not careful your righteous anger over injustice can easily become self-righteous indignation, full of condemnation and judgment...What good to God is a conscience that loves justice but then becomes consumed with anger, pride, condemnation and judgment? What good does it do for your soul or the souls of others?
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
A short, powerful video about abortion
Wow. Quite a stunning video. (Warning: there is some non-bloody but graphic content.)
How to make your own prayer kneeler
Here's a video, and here are some written instructions. A great addition your family's prayer space!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Babies deserve life
Kate Wicker talks about the phenomenon of people who are strong advocates for babies yet also pro-choice.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
The Church's Toolbox
Stephanie is doing a great series for Lent about the various "tools" we have in the Church to help us live the Christian life. Each post is very well done, and she covers everything from liturgical colors to incense to tabernacles to kneeling. Well worth reading.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thorns, Surrender & Coming Out
The Anchoress has a touching, inspiring post about "coming out" as being overweight.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Story of a Modern-Day Exorcist
An interesting interview with a journalist who followed around an exorcist.
via Creative Minority Report
via Creative Minority Report
Women on the Fringe
A must-read article for any mom who has ever spent too much time comparing herself to other Christian mothers.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
How to recognize God's voice
This an excellent, very helpful article. I'll be printing it out to re-read again later.
via Shylock's Blog
via Shylock's Blog
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Jetpack: An Idea Whose Time Has Never Come, but Won't Go Away
You've gotta appreciate the people who won't give up on the idea of personal jetpacks.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
"How our family of seven lives in a small space"
Kingdom Mama shares pictures and tips of how she, her husband, and their soon-to-be five children live comfortably in a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment.