The liturgy, as Holy Week approaches, recalls our minds to the gravity of sin and the great need for repentance, while at the same time stirring hope in our bosoms. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the last week of Jesus’ life, the time for which Christ entered the desert to…
Upon reflecting on Lent this year, you might be struggling with joining Our Lord in the desert. What would truly be a gift to Jesus? What would truly show my obedience to God? What do I lack? What does God want me to have? When asking myself these questions, I…
This Sunday marks the beginning of the Pre-Lenten Season as we “ready the way” and “make straight our paths” for our time in the desert. What better time to decline from the festivities of Christmas and focus once again on running the race? “What race?” you might ask. Well, the race…
As All Saints’ Day and Thanksgiving approach, Advent is all too near and with it, Christmas. We could be easily tempted away from “school time” in the name of “household” or “family necessity” in order to complete all those holiday preparations ~ gift-making, cleaning, cooking, and family visits. However, in the homeschool it…
Making it to Mass can be quite the logistical challenge when you are homeschooling several small children. One mother asked at our most recent Schola Rosa check-in how others make it happen. Tips shared: Start out going once per week. Look for an early morning Mass around 8am. That is…
St. Francis de Sales, in his Seventh Meditation (1.15) found in his Introduction to the Devout Life, directs our hearts to think deeply upon paradise. This reflection should be done in the morning (plan on 20–30 minutes). Some practical comments have been added to the text in italics. Introduction to…
Reading: “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog,” Samuel Clemens Overview: Samuel Clemens, better known by his nom de plume “Mark Twain” is regarded as one of America’s great humorists, that is, he is known for both his humor and for his authentically American voice…. READ MORE HERE …
Reading: “Ten Conservative Principles” by Russell Kirk (excerpt) Overview: Russell Kirk helped define the very meaning of conservatism as an author, essayist, and critic. In a speech he delivered in 1986 he articulated ten principles of the conservative, though, he preceded the list with the claim that conservatism isn’t so…
