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G.K. Chesterton is a Paisley-Patterned Bow Tie?

Lisa Schmidt — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:02 +0000

“Authors are like neckwear fashions. They go in and out of style.”

Don’t ask how I came across that above quote and this blogpost comparing authors to necktie fashions. I just did, okay? (Is scanning through someone’s past Google searches kind of like snooping through their medicine cabinet?)

Anyway, here’s a comparison from that post . . . → Read More: G.K. Chesterton is a Paisley-Patterned Bow Tie?

Childhood Lessons from Saint Isidore the Farmer…Sort Of

Joel Schmidt — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:59:51 +0000

The life of this simple laborer has much to teach us, but only if we’re paying attention.

The dairy barn at Scenic View Farm, where I grew up. No, I didn't literally live in the barn.

I grew up on a century-old, third-generation dairy farm in rural southeastern Wisconsin, practically in the shadow of . . . → Read More: Childhood Lessons from Saint Isidore the Farmer…Sort Of

Barefaced & Beautiful: She Gave up Make-Up for Lent

Christine Baker — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:01:58 +0000

Editor’s Note: I recently read the news headline “Hillary Au Naturale.” Turns out Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at a press conference in India wearing no cosmetics except for lipstick. This prompted all kinds of chatter in the mainstream media about barefaced women. Providentially, my friend Christine gave up wearing cosmetics for Lent this . . . → Read More: Barefaced & Beautiful: She Gave up Make-Up for Lent

Is it cheating to combine 7 Quick Takes & {phfr}?

Lisa Schmidt — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:05:28 +0000

I enjoy linking up to the {pretty, happy, funny, real} series hosted at the blog Like Mothers, Like Daughters. And I also take pleasure when participating in Jen’s 7 Quick Takes at Conversion Diary. Is it cheating to combine the two popular series and post a 7 Quick Takes, {phfr}-style? Killing two birds with one stone? . . . → Read More: Is it cheating to combine 7 Quick Takes & {phfr}?

The Infertility Companion for Catholics

Lisa Schmidt — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:52:24 +0000

Keep reading to learn how to win a copy of this terrific book!

Given we have recently developed a miscarriage ministry for Joel’s deacon formation requirements, we have become more attuned to the acute need for healing in this area. Joel and I have learned there is a lack of awareness of the resources available . . . → Read More: The Infertility Companion for Catholics

Peace on Earth, One Family at a Time

Lisa Schmidt — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:10:12 +0000

I recently received this message from one of our readers:

I was wondering if you have any resources on dealing with less than loving parents. My parents fall in this category. Our oldest is 10-years-old, so I have been dealing with this issue for quite some time. I have experienced a lot of . . . → Read More: Peace on Earth, One Family at a Time

Pope Benedict XVI’s May Prayer Intentions

Lisa Schmidt — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:23:58 +0000

Unite with Christians throughout the world in praying for the pope’s monthly prayer intentions.

Since the nineteenth century, popes have asked the Apostleship of Prayer to pray for specific intentions. Two prayer intentions are requested each month from the Holy Father, a general intention and a mission intention. Let us join the Apostleship of Prayer’s . . . → Read More: Pope Benedict XVI’s May Prayer Intentions

Biking For Babies

Lisa Schmidt — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:40:43 +0000

It’s been said that our generation will be remembered for what we did or did not do to combat abortion. What will your grandchildren say about your efforts?

Biking For Babies founders Mike & Jimmy (and an adorable baby!)

A group of young adults is doing something worth remembering. In efforts to promote the . . . → Read More: Biking For Babies

A Baptism — {Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} Style

Lisa Schmidt — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:10:17 +0000

Here’s a pictorial recap of Jude’s Baptism on Sunday, April 22, 2012. As a friend said to me, there really are no words to describe this moment. So, I’ll allow the pictures to do the storytelling. Thanks to our dear friend Sue for snapping these photos. And Father Kautzky, we are blessed to call . . . → Read More: A Baptism — {Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} Style

Fulton Sheen on What’s My Line

Lisa Schmidt — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:49:41 +0000

Check out this vintage video footage of the game show What’s My Line when Bishop Fulton Sheen makes an appearance as the mystery celebrity. The vibrant applause for Sheen, the sheer respect shown to a man of the cloth, the laughter between Sheen and the audience — seems so foreign given how the Church and . . . → Read More: Fulton Sheen on What’s My Line