Parenting on Purpose Now Available!
Parenting on Purpose: 7 ways to raise terrific Christian kids by Jason Free Raising terrific, happy Christian kids doesn’t happen by accident. All too often Christian parents end up raising their kids by default. It just happens while we’re busy trying to survive. We want our kids to be happy and to be good, responsible Christians,... Read More
Read the Forward From Danielle Bean…
Years ago, when I was in the hospital laboring to deliver our seventh child, my husband paced the floors, and a television tuned to Fox News blared from a corner of the room. Pope John Paul II was dying. It seemed especially fitting that this man, who had spent a lifetime waging battle against the forces of what he called the “culture of... Read More
Behind the Scenes: The story behind the book
Last year, I finally asked my son-in-law to write a book on parenting. At that time, Jason and my daughter Colleen had been married for sixteen years and had seven children. Since then, another child has arrived — and so has the book. Over the years, I have been so impressed (and, frankly, amazed) at what Jay and Colleen have done with their... Read More
What folks are saying about Parenting on Purpose!
“This is a fabulous book. If you have children — read it! If you don’t have children yet —read it in preparation.” — Matthew Kelly New York Times best-selling author of The Rhythm of Life and Building Better Families “A truly delightful read, this book offers prayerful insights and practical steps to becoming great Christian... Read More
MercySong Wins Big at Unity Awards!
August 28, 2010. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Site of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in 2008. Now hosting the 10th Annual Unity Awards Show presented by The United Catholic Music & Video Association. The presenter’s voice reflects the excitement that hangs over the hall: “The nominees for “2010 Praise &... Read More
Mother of Mercy Scriptural Rosary Booklet
If you have ever had trouble meditating while you pray the Rosary, this is the booklet for you. It presents a brief scriptural passage before each Hail Mary to help you stay focused on each mystery. The passages have been carefully selected so that as you pray each Hail Mary the story of the event being contemplated gradually unfolds. In addition... Read More
A Study Guide for 7 Secrets of the Eucharist
In this inspiring and easy-to-use guide to her father’s best-selling book , 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, author Mary Flynn leads you on a personal journey to a deeper relationship with Christ in the Eucharist. A perfect companion to 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, this chapter-by-chapter study guide is a great resource for individual use,... Read More
Divinely and Eternally Loved
During Adoration this morning, the words of a song kept popping into my mind — “divinely and eternally loved” — the final words of one of the songs on my daughter Erin’s CD “Through the Darkness.” I can never listen to this song without tears, partly because of the beauty and emotion in Erin’s voice and partly because of the... Read More
Photo Prayer
Several years ago I happened upon a method of praying that has become a daily practice. It began with the Divine Mercy image, the now well-known picture of Christ with red and pale rays streaming from His Heart. I had become accustomed to praying before the large image of the Divine Mercy that hung in my office, imagining myself in the midst... Read More
He “fathers-forth”
“I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator …” (Apostles Creed) Ever notice that in this prayer God is referred to first of all as “Father” and only then as “creator”? There’s a whole teaching here. Pope John Paul II, in Rich in Mercy, explains that God is not just the creator, but “He is also Father,” and He is linked... Read More
