Planning for Fun

Consecrated Together: Living the Sacred Heart in Family Life

Planning for Fun

Deanna Bartalini makes the case for planning for fun all year long, no matter our age, so we can grow in the virtue of eutrapelia.

An Open Book: June 2026

Carolyn Astfalk hosts the Open Book linkup: Share what you're reading and get recommendations from other readers.

Meatless Friday: 15-Minute Lentil Sloppy Joes

Elizabeth Varga's Lentil Sloppy Joes are a hearty plant-based, gluten-free version of the classic sandwich. Download our printable recipe card!

Pressure: Trusting God When the Forecast Is Uncertain

Lisa M. Hendey reviews PRESSURE, the compelling true story about the inconceivable decision that had to be made 72 hours before D-Day.

Love Lessons in a Church Parking Lot

Maria V. Gallagher discovers there is a whole lot to learn about love as she deals with the trials found in her neighborhood church parking lot. 

Is 'Staying Together' Because of Praying Together?

Venerable Patrick Peyton, founder of Family Theater Productions, famously said, "The family that prays together stays together." But is that really true in practice? A new YouTube series seeks to answer that question.

A Lesson in Humility

Elizabeth Estrada rethinks her decision to retire and considers the kind of work she'd like to do in this phase of her life.