Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)
On the Christian Training of Children
Chapter X. – Maxims and Sayings Which a Mother Might Teach Her Child.
Pithy, pregnant maxims and sayings are wise thoughts expressed tersely and strikingly. Watchwords we might [...]
Our third level of education is the human or liberal — the training of man as man (how to think, how to act, and how to express oneself eloquently with both tongue and pen). A liberal education presupposes the earlier levels. If you can’t stay alive, you won’t be able to train your intellect. [...]
Our Lord Himself is the Educator par excellence and in the Great Commission, which was His last directions to the apostles before His ascension, He gave His Mystical Body a teaching mission: “Going, therefore, teach ye all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. [...]
Toward a Deeper Understanding of the Powers of Life as They Transcend the Material: The Acquisition of Wisdom and the Transmission of Culture
by Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
[This talk was given at the 2009 SBC Conference, October 31, 2009. It was very well received (with a standing ovation). What is posted here are my notes from [...]
Our superior and beloved teacher, Brother Francis, went to his reward yesterday morning. It was the feast of Saint Lawrence Justinian and a First Saturday (dedicated to making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary). You can Brother Andre Marie’s brief comments, get information on the wake and funeral, and read Brother’s biography here.
Brother Francis [...]
The Associated Press released a story a couple days ago about a school district in Indiana that is replacing cursive for third graders with keyboarding. Not only is this terribly shortsighted when it comes to practicality, but it will create huge holes in the children’s learning processes.
Click here for the story.
Our students learn cursive no [...]
With school starting shortly, we are in the middle of a disaster zone; well, organized chaos, anyway. Our classrooms are being reorganized, cleaned and at least painted-in-part, floors are being cleaned, school furniture is rearranged, AND the teachers are planning for an exciting year. Our enrollment numbers are increasing by several families. Some of them [...]
We had a wonderful festival — thank you to everyone who helped in any way (participation, prayers, support). The weather was perfect, the performances delightful, and attendees were very enthusiastic! We’re working on updating the festival site with pictures; they should be ready soon. Thank you!
The TFP recently posted a lovely article on modesty: what it is and what are its ramifications. The tone of the article is very balanced; I think our readers would appreciate it. Just click on the hyperlink above.
Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)
On the Christian Training of Children
Chapter XI. – A Christian Mother’s Co-operation with Pastor and Teacher
The first aids of a mother in her arduous task of properly rearing her children are derived from [...]
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