Hallie Lord: Scientists have long believed that when people experience stress, a hormonal cascade is triggered compelling the body to do one of two things: (1) stand and fight or (2) flee. New research out of UCLA shows that – for women, at least – it may not be quite that simple. As it turns… Continue reading Coffee with the girls: It really is good for you
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Praying for Sons (and an offer for a free e-book!)
Here’s how to get the free e-book: Promote the upcoming 21 Days of Prayer for Sons challenge — on Twitter, Facebook, your blog, whatever — and get a free e-book of Warrior Prayers: Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need it Most.
Today is Armed Forces Day
Yes, this is the Navy Hymn, but surely our gentlemen of the Navy will not object if I give the verses for all our services…. Eternal Father, strong to save,Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,Who biddest the mighty ocean deepIts own appointed limits keep;Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,For those in peril… Continue reading Today is Armed Forces Day
Good idea? Or bad idea? Let St Francis deSales help
One of the signs of the genuineness of inspirations, especially extraordinary ones, is peace and tranquility of heart in those who receive them, since the Holy Spirit is indeed powerful, but with a strength that is gentle, mild and peaceful… On the contrary, the evil spirit is turbulent, bitter and restless. Those who follow his… Continue reading Good idea? Or bad idea? Let St Francis deSales help
” How Jane Austen Taught Me to Be a Man”
William Deresiewicz: A graduate student at the time, I was as arrogant as they come and didn’t think there was much anyone could teach me about life—especially not Jane Austen, the godmother of chick-lit. Imagine my surprise when she taught me not just how to grow up, but how to be a man. Like so… Continue reading ” How Jane Austen Taught Me to Be a Man”
Even celibate women can be mothers
From EWTN News: “Motherhood is woman’s crowning glory,” said Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP, “whether it is physical, spiritual, or both.” Sr. Joseph Andrew is the vocations director for the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Despite her calling to the celibate life, she sees her vocation, and the… Continue reading Even celibate women can be mothers
Happy Mother’s Day!
…to all mommies out there, whether sleepy or wide-awake. And a special hug to the mommies out there who lost little ones to miscarriage or infant death this past year — and to those who would like to be mommies. May your day be filled with flowers, chocolate, and love. Even if you have to… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!