Today’s Catholic Teacher
Bulletin Board: All the Latest (January 16, 2019)
“Theresa Linden, author of awarding-winning Catholic teen fiction, has added another book to her West Brothers series. Standing Strong follows twins Jarret and Keefe as they discern God’s will for their lives. Jarret must learn how to live virtuously when the high of his conversion fades, while Keefe musters the courage to answer what might be God’s call to religious life.”
Bulletin Board: Winter’s Delights (February 6, 2019)
“Staircase for the Sisters by Pamela Love (Pauline Books and Media) is an easy read for children in grade two and up. This adaptation of the true story of the mysterious creation of the staircase in the Santa Fe chapel of the Sisters of Loretto also includes a simple novena to St. Joseph.”
Abloom for Spring (May 22, 2019)
“Enrich each day with short, simple quotes and reflections from Peter Celano’s My Year with the Saints for Kids. Daily entries include a sentence or two from Scripture, a saint, or other noted Catholic figure. Some entries also offer a simple question for reflection (Where do you need courage today?) or a suggested prayer (Pray for me, St. Kateri). Available from Paraclete Press.”
Summer Soulful Selections (July 8, 2019)
“For those charged with sharing Church teaching on hot-button social issues such as transgender identity, same-sex marriage, and contraception, Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues is an invaluable resource. Using Leila Miller’s practical experience and Trent Horn’s research and debate experience, the authors address 10 timely topics and offer practical suggestions for speaking about the issues in age-appropriate ways — for young children and older students. Available from Catholic Answers Press.”
CatholicMom.com
CM Hangout: Mom and the Corporal Works of Mercy (January 18, 2019)
“This week, contributor Carolyn Astfalk shares memories of her mom and some inspiration for practicing the corporal works of mercy. As moms, we have opportunities every day to practice works of mercy. Listen to Carolyn and get inspired!”
Meatless Friday: 30-Minute Minestrone (February 8, 2019)
“Simple, quick, and delicious, I continue to serve this to our family. On its own, it’s not very filling, but it pairs well with fresh bread and butter or a salad. For a flavor and protein boost, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.”
Faith Through Fiction: Putting God First (February 21, 2019)
“In this month’s episode, Catholic Teen Books hosts author Carolyn Astfalk (Rightfully Ours) discussing this month’s theme of putting God first. The featured book is Secrets: Visible & Invisible, a short story collection by seven Catholic Teen Books authors that includes a variety of genres from contemporary to historical and dystopian.”
Stations of the Cross: Meditations for Moms (April 4, 2019)
“Still, handy and inexpensive, these Stations of the Cross may be the thing you need to draw you closer to our Lord in the waning days of #Lent, whether reading a reflection here or there as time allows or as your companion while you pray the Stations of the Cross in church.”
Meatless Friday: Kale Raab Chowder (May 10, 2019)
“If you’re intimidated by ‘kale raab,’ don’t be. Raab is simply the name for the tender spring flowerings of kale and other members of the cabbage family.”
Faith Through Fiction: Carolyn Astfalk Discusses Temptation (June 20, 2019)
“In this month’s episode, Catholic Teen Books hosts author Carolyn Astfalk (Ornamental Graces) to discuss this month’s theme of temptation. The featured book is Rightfully Ours, a coming of age story in which teens Paul and Rachel work side by side to uncover lost gold while growing in friendship and in love.”
Our Lady of Charity Book Club: Interview with Author Maria Morera Johnson (July 13, 2019)
“The immigrant experience, your experience, is a perfect metaphor for the Christian life. You say, ‘I am neither here nor there – a foot in each country.’ As Christians, we can say the same; we have a foot in this world and the next. How do you think the immigrant experience can enrich our faith lives?”
The Stations of the Cross Catholic Radio Network
The Catholic Current: What is a Catholic Author and Why Should I Care? (May 17, 2019)