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Liturgy of the Hours – August 9-16, 2025

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Saturday, August 9Saturday of Week 18 in Ordinary TimePsalter Week IIOptional Memorial: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and MartyrEvening Prayer I is for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, August 10Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimePsalter Week III Monday, August 11Memorial of Saint Clare, VirginProper of SaintsPsalter: Common of Virgins Tuesday, August 12Tuesday of Week 19 in Ordinary TimePsalter Week IIIOptional Memorial: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Wednesday, August 13Wednesday of Week 19 in Ordinary TimePsalter Week IIIOptional Memorial: Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Thursday, August 14Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and MartyrProper of … Continue

Faith for Our Children

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Above, you see Raphael’s great work, The Transfiguration. In the upper half, Christ is revealed in glory on the mountain, His face shining like the sun. Below, the scene is very different—a father kneels before Jesus, begging for the healing of his suffering son. Raphael paints these two moments together to show us a truth: the same Lord who reigns in glory also stoops down to meet us in our deepest need. This lower scene comes from Matthew 17:14-20, this Sunday’s gospel reading. A desperate father kneels before Jesus and pleads, “Lord, have pity on my son… often he falls … Continue

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On the Modern Mockery of Classical Education In a lecture I recently watched, a Harvard professor mocked the old Harvard curriculum. A diagram showed a course of study composed of Greek, Latin, Philosophy, and Theology, with only a cursory treatment of modern Science and Mathematics. To most modern academics, such a curriculum seems “obsolete”, ignorant, and even embarrassing. This attitude, however, reveals a profound misunderstanding of Christian education and the philosophical foundations on which it is built. The mockery of the classical curriculum is not merely a rejection of its contents but a symptom of a deeper epistemological conflict—one that … Continue

Aristotelean vs. Modern Physics: Which is True?

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As we study the Physics of Aristotle in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy, we must ask the question, “Is this Aristotelean understanding of the natural world true?”. Many modern scientists would argue that it is not true.  I’d like to share a video I recently found from Harvard, published in 1957, which makes the argument that Aristotelean Physics has been disproven and replaced by modern Physics.  What do you think?  Reply in the comments below.

The Divine Origin and Purpose of Marriage

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches in paragraph 1603: “The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by Him with its own proper laws. … God Himself is the author of marriage. The vocation to marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Marriage is not a purely human institution despite the many variations it may have undergone through the centuries in different cultures, social structures, and spiritual attitudes. These differences should not cause us … Continue

Overcoming Distractedness: Joyfully Returning to the Work God Has Given

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Homeschooling mothers live with constant motion and endless responsibility. Children wake early, meals must be prepared, lessons planned, and the home itself needs care. Yet in the midst of this whirlwind, distractions creep in—often quietly. A quick glance at the phone. A moment scrolling social media for “just a minute.” A longing to step away from the noise. Before we realize it, precious time has slipped away, and the work feels even heavier. This is not a struggle unique to you. Many mothers quietly admit to this same temptation: when the tasks pile up, rather than leaning into them with … Continue

Lord, Teach Us to Pray: A Reflection for Catholic Homeschooling Mothers

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The Request That Changes Everything Based on Luke 11:1–13 The Gospel today opens with a simple yet profound request: “Lord, teach us to pray.” The disciples had watched Jesus perform miracles, heal the sick, and preach to multitudes. Yet they recognized that behind all these works was something deeper: His prayer. Christ’s life flowed entirely from communion with His Father. As Catholic homeschooling mothers, this request must also become ours. Amid the endless demands of teaching, cooking, cleaning, and comforting children, we too must ask, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Without prayer, our days can feel scattered and heavy. With … Continue

Do-It-Yourself Culture and the Homeschooling Movement

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In recent decades, the do-it-yourself (DIY) culture has spread widely across many aspects of modern life. From home renovation to food preparation, from technology to gardening, individuals have taken on tasks that were once left to professionals, corporations, or institutions. While DIY activity often appears as a patchwork of hobbies or economic choices, it is, at root, a social and philosophical phenomenon. Within this culture, people reclaim personal control over essential aspects of life, motivated by a range of distinct principles and intentions. This same DIY spirit has emerged with increasing clarity in the field of education—most visibly in the … Continue