This is an index of all files in the EWTN "Family Life" Document Library as of 6/14/2007 sorted by library and titleLIBRARY - FILENAME - TITLE AUTHOR DESCIPTION 1. Family Life - BREATHHV.TXT - A Breath of Heaven at Christmas Time Elizabeth Foss Foss encourages us to put the hustle and bustle of Christmas aside to spend time in quietly preparing for Christmas. This article appeared in the December 8, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS CHRISTMAS PREPARATION 2. Family Life - CANDLE.TXT - A Candle Is Lighted P. Stewart Craig Published in 1945 by The Grail. This booklet shows how the feast of the Church were once celebrated, how they could be revived, adapted, selected and how new methods of celebration can be created for the family. ADVENT CHRISTMAS LENT EASTER WHITSUN CUSTOM MARY SUNDAY PENTECOST SAINT FEAST CHRIST MARY SEPTUAGESIMA SEASON CHILDREN 3. Family Life - CANDLE.ZIP - A Candle Is Lighted P. Stewart Craig Published in 1945 by The Grail. This booklet shows how the feast of the Church were once celebrated, how they could be revived, adapted, selected and how new methods of celebration can be created for the family. ADVENT CHRISTMAS LENT EASTER WHITSUN CUSTOM MARY SUNDAY PENTECOST SAINT FEAST CHRIST MARY SEPTUAGESIMA SEASON CHILDREN 4. Family Life - DRSADVIC.HTM - A Doctor's Advice for Family Life Robert L. Jackson, M.D. This article by Dr. Jackson, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Child Health, University of Missouri, and Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, was written at the request of Fr. Anthony Zimmerman for a book entitled Human Life Education. The article is a kind of "testament coming from the heart of a doctor, a pediatrician, a Catholic and a family man." NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING RHYTHM BREASTFEEDING PARENT MOTHER FATHER SEX 5. Family Life - zfamed.htm - A Marriage of Family and Education ZENIT Family structure has a significant influence on all levels of children's educational performance. So says a recent study published by the Center for Marriage and Families, part of the New York-based Institute for American Values. The study is entitled "Family Structure and Children's Educational Outcomes," a work that relies on an extensive review of recent academic research. This ZENIT article summarizes the study's findings. DIVORCE PARENTS SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS 6. Family Life - DISCMACH.TXT - A Most Discourteous Machine Elizabeth Foss Mrs. Foss provides us with insight in regard to our use of the telephone. This article appeared in the November 11, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS TELEPHONE FAMILY 7. Family Life - TRAPP.TXT - Around the Year with the Trapp Family Maria Trapp Published by Pantheon Books in 1955. Maria Augusta Trapp, the Maria of 'Sound of Music'. Mrs. Trapp takes us into her intimate family life and shows how the spirit of celebrating spreads to all major and minor events in the family, and how it helps fashion the firm bond that keeps old and young united throughout the years. Readers will 'find in this book hints that will make Catholic home life more warm and expressive of our religion.' Covers the 8. Family Life - TRAPP.ZIP - Around the Year with the Trapp Family Maria Trapp Published by Pantheon Books in 1955. Maria Augusta Trapp, the Maria of 'Sound of Music'. Mrs. Trapp takes us into her intimate family life and shows how the spirit of celebrating spreads to all major and minor events in the family, and how it helps fashion the firm bond that keeps old and young united throughout the years. Readers will 'find in this book hints that will make Catholic home life more warm and expressive of our religion.' Covers the 9. Family Life - BEGINHOM.TXT - Beginning at Home Mary Perkins Published by the Bruce Publishing Company in 1947. A book for parents to 'educate' their children in Christian culture. Covers the Christian pattern, our neighbors, things, places, work, training for life's work and play, vocations, redeeming the time, sex education and attaining our ideals. Includes study questions and discussion topics at the end of each chapter. FAMILY HUSBAND WIFE ADOLESCENT SACRAMENT CHRIST MASS PRAYER WORSHIP SUNDAY MARRIAGE PRIEST CUSTOMS L 10. Family Life - BEGINHOM.ZIP - Beginning at Home Mary Perkins Published by the Bruce Publishing Company in 1947. A book for parents to 'educate' their children in Christian culture. Covers the Christian pattern, our neighbors, things, places, work, training for life's work and play, vocations, redeeming the time, sex education and attaining our ideals. Includes study questions and discussion topics at the end of each chapter. FAMILY HUSBAND WIFE ADOLESCENT SACRAMENT CHRIST MASS PRAYER WORSHIP SUNDAY MARRIAGE PRIEST CUSTOMS L 11. Family Life - BIBLIO.TXT - Bibliography of Women's Sources Women for Faith and Family The bibliography of resources which was part of WFF's commentary on the 2nd Draft of the US Bishops' proposed Women's Pastoral. BIBLIOGRAPHY SOURCES WOMEN MEN PASTORAL LETTER WOMEN FOR FAITH AND FAMILY 12. Family Life - BLESCHIL.TXT - Blessing for Children CCD Includes blessing for a sick child. CHILDREN BLESSINGS 13. Family Life - BLESCRIB.TXT - Blessing of a Christmas Crib for the Home Conception Abbey Includes the Magnificat, and two readings. BLESSING CHRISTMAS CRIB 14. Family Life - BLESTREE.TXT - Blessing of a Christmas Tree for the Home Conception Abbey Includes a psalm, and two readings. BLESSING CHRISTMAS TREE 15. Family Life - zcanizfam.htm - Cardinal Cańizares on What the Family Faces ZENIT The family is the area that suffers the most from secularism, says the primate of Spain. In this interview, with the backdrop of the 5th World Meeting of Families, held 1-9 July 2006, in Valencia, Cardinal Antonio Cańizares of Toledo, who is also the vice president of the bishops' conference, analyzes the impact of that event. SECULARISM TOTALITARIANISM FREEDOM PARENTS 16. Family Life - CF_DIGES.TXT - Catholic Family Roundup Digest Tim Matthews Published in England Contents include: Evangelium Vitae : We are our brothers' keepers, LITHUANIA APPEAL, NEW CATECHISM - 'A NORM' , THE MASS, PRAYER, HOMESCHOOLING, The Rosary and more. 17. Family Life - CF_DIGES.ZIP - Catholic Family Roundup Digest Tim Matthews Published in England Contents include: Evangelium Vitae : We are our brothers' keepers, LITHUANIA APPEAL, NEW CATECHISM - 'A NORM' , THE MASS, PRAYER, HOMESCHOOLING, The Rosary and more. 18. Family Life - ADVENT.TXT - Celebrating Advent & Christmas: A Sourcebook Women for Faith and Family Excerpts from the book CELEBRATING ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS, A SOURCEBOOK FOR FAMILIES. To order see WFFORD.TXT 'Ordering Information for WFF' WFF ADVENT CHRISTMAS CRECHE CUSTOMS FAMILY PRAYER 19. Family Life - CCC.TXT - Challenging Children to Chastity: A Parental Guide Vernon Sattler An excellent book, by Vernon Sattler, C.Ss.R., for parents struggling with how and when to impart knowledge about sexuality to their children. Published by Central Bureau of the Catholic Central Verein of America. SATTLER CHILDREN CHASTITY SEX EDUCATION PARENTS PURITY 20. Family Life - CCC.ZIP - Challenging Children to Chastity: A Parental Guide Vernon Sattler An excellent book, by Vernon Sattler, C.Ss.R., for parents struggling with how and when to impart knowledge about sexuality to their children. Published by Central Bureau of the Catholic Central Verein of America. SATTLER CHILDREN CHASTITY SEX EDUCATION PARENTS PURITY 21. Family Life - CHORES.TXT - Childhood Chores and Adult Success Elizabeth Foss Studies have shown that having household responsibilities as children is one of the strongest predictors of adult success. This article by Elizabeth Foss appeared in the October 13, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald. For subscription information, call 1-800-377-0511 or write 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 607 Arlington, VA 22203. FOSS CHORES CHILDREN WORK 22. Family Life - CHRISTH1.TXT - Christ in the Home Part 1 Raoul Plus An invitation to the married or those about to marry, to spend the interior effort required to unite them solidly in Christ and to make them worthy transmitters of the Christ-life to their family. This file covers the Introductory Readings and Section 1 on Marriage. LOVE WEDDING CONJUGAL BIBLE BIRTH CONTROL FAMILY MOTHERHOOD BAPTISM 23. Family Life - CHRISTH1.ZIP - Christ in the Home Part 1 Raoul Plus An invitation to the married or those about to marry, to spend the interior effort required to unite them solidly in Christ and to make them worthy transmitters of the Christ-life to their family. This file covers the Introductory Readings and Section 1 on Marriage. LOVE WEDDING CONJUGAL BIBLE BIRTH CONTROL FAMILY MOTHERHOOD BAPTISM 24. Family Life - CHRISTH2.TXT - Christ in the Home Part 2 Raoul Plus An invitation to the married or those about to marry, to spend the interior effort required to unite them solidly in Christ and to make them worthy transmitters of the Christ-life to their family.' This file covers Section 2 on The Home. MOTHER FATHER PARENT FAMILY TABLE INSECURITY EDUCATION FIDELITY PRAYER 25. Family Life - CHRISTH2.ZIP - Christ in the Home Part 2 Raoul Plus An invitation to the married or those about to marry, to spend the interior effort required to unite them solidly in Christ and to make them worthy transmitters of the Christ-life to their family.' This file covers Section 2 on The Home. MOTHER FATHER PARENT FAMILY TABLE INSECURITY EDUCATION FIDELITY PRAYER 26. Family Life - CHRISTH3.TXT - Christ in the Home Part 3 Raoul Plus An invitation to the married or those about to marry, to spend the interior effort required to unite them solidly in Christ and to make them worthy transmitters of the Christ-life to their family. This file covers Section 3 on Training. CHILD FAULT FORMATION OBEDIENCE BOY GIRL DOCILITY PURITY PRAYER EDUCATION 27. Family Life - CHRISTH3.ZIP - Christ in the Home Part 3 Raoul Plus An invitation to the married or those about to marry, to spend the interior effort required to unite them solidly in Christ and to make them worthy transmitters of the Christ-life to their family. This file covers Section 3 on Training. CHILD FAULT FORMATION OBEDIENCE BOY GIRL DOCILITY PURITY PRAYER EDUCATION 28. Family Life - CMASCAND.TXT - Christmas to Candlemas in a Catholic Home Helen McLoughlin Published by Liturgical Press. In this sequel to 'Family Advent Customs,' the author outlines ways and means by which the 40 days of the Christmas season may be observed in a truly Catholic manner. Prayers, songs, recipes, observances for the many feast days from December 25 to February 2--all in the holy, happy spirit of hearts filled with Christmas grace. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRIST-CANDLE CAROLS RECIPES ST. STEPHEN ST. JOHN HOLY INNOCENTS NE 29. Family Life - CMASCAND.ZIP - Christmas to Candlemas in a Catholic Home Helen McLoughlin Published by Liturgical Press. In this sequel to 'Family Advent Customs,' the author outlines ways and means by which the 40 days of the Christmas season may be observed in a truly Catholic manner. Prayers, songs, recipes, observances for the many feast days from December 25 to February 2--all in the holy, happy spirit of hearts filled with Christmas grace. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRIST-CANDLE CAROLS RECIPES ST. STEPHEN ST. JOHN HOLY INNOCENTS NE 30. Family Life - CLASEXED.TXT - Classroom Sex Education Vernon J. Schaefer This booklet promotes the idea that 'Sex education should never be taught as a separate subject but integrated into the moral teachings of the Church.' This article was taken from March 1995 issue of 'The Homiletic & Pastoral Review.' SCHAEFER CLASSROOM SEX EDUCATION CHILDREN PARENTS MAGISTERIUM MORALITY 31. Family Life - ZCONSUMR.HTM - Consumerism: A Subtle Corroder of Virtue ZENIT Dr. Ray Guarendi, Catholic psychologist, author, radio host and father of 10, told ZENIT how Christians in the West are plagued by consumerism and what damage greed can do to Christian marriages, families and individuals. MATERIALISM AMERICAN CULTURE FATHERS MOTHERS CHILDREN TITHING 32. Family Life - CONTENT.TXT - Contentment Is Making A Home Elizabeth Foss Where You Are' If you think your house isn't big enough and this is causing you to be discontent, read how Elizabeth Foss came to terms with her space limitations. This article appeared in the September 1, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS HOUSE SPACE 33. Family Life - NATURE.HTM - Cooperate With Nature Herbert Ratner, M.D. This article by Dr. Ratner is chapter in a book by Fr. Anthony Zimmerman, Human Life Education. Dr. Ratner, recently departed, had one great message for his large circle of friends and clients: learn from nature. MOTHER FATHER EMOTION UNISEX FIDELITY BROTHER SISTER 34. Family Life - zmompop.htm - Decline of Mom-and-Pop Families ZENIT Family structures and parenthood roles are being redefined without sufficient consideration for the needs of children. This is the warning of a report just published that describes worldwide trends in family law and reproductive technology. MOTHER FATHER ASSISTED REPRODUCTION SAME-SEX MARRIAGES 35. Family Life - zpeace.htm - Does Peace Have a Chance? ZENIT Christianity is a religion of peace, says Jesús Ballesteros. The professor of philosophy of law and political philosophy at the University of Valencia is an expert in human rights and intercultural dialogue. In this interview with ZENIT, he comments on how world peace is possible. CULTURE WAR FAMILY RELIGIONS 36. Family Life - DEVALUE.TXT - DON'T DEVALUE THE FAITH ! Why Teens Need A Gospel That Costs Bert Ghezzi All that our youthful idealists need is to be pointed in the right direction. To the Lord. To the Church. If that's to happen, our kids need to hear the hard, costly Gospel. This article was taken from the September/October 1995 issue of 'Catholic Parent'. 37. Family Life - zwochildren.htm - Families Without Children ZENIT Life without children is a growing social reality for an increasing number of American adults. This is the conclusion of the 2006 edition of "The State of Our Unions" report on marriage. Up until recently, for most people, the greater part of adult life was spent with young children forming part of the household. A combination of marrying later, less children and longer life expectancy means, however, that a significantly greater part of adult life is spent without kids being in the house. MARRIAGE FAMILY PARENTS 38. Family Life - ADVCUST.TXT - Family Advent Customs Helen McLoughlin Published by Liturgical Press in 1954. A presentation of practical suggestions for sanctifying the Advent-Christmas season in the family. Invites full family participation. Contains instructions for the Advent Wreath, manger, Mary's candle, and the Jesse Tree. Also contains Advent hymns and symbols, O-antiphons, prayers, Blessing of the Christmas tree and numerous other ideas for putting Christ back into Christmas. GIFTS ST. NICHOLAS SANTA CLAUS ST. LUCY D 39. Family Life - ADVCUST.ZIP - Family Advent Customs Helen McLoughlin Published by Liturgical Press in 1954. A presentation of practical suggestions for sanctifying the Advent-Christmas season in the family. Invites full family participation. Contains instructions for the Advent Wreath, manger, Mary's candle, and the Jesse Tree. Also contains Advent hymns and symbols, O-antiphons, prayers, Blessing of the Christmas tree and numerous other ideas for putting Christ back into Christmas. GIFTS ST. NICHOLAS SANTA CLAUS ST. LUCY D 40. Family Life - FSTDAY.TXT - Feast Day Cookbook Burton & Ripperger Published in 1951 by David McKay Company, Inc. Two well-known writers, Katherine Burton and Helmut Ripperger join forces to describe the special and traditional feast day dishes of many lands. We learn the forgotten origin of many well-known dishes, and the hostess is provided with numerous recipes as well as a 'conversation piece' for special occasions. FEAST ADVENT CHRISTMAS LENT EASTER PENTECOST SAINT RECIPE CHRIST MARY COOKBOOK BURTON 41. Family Life - FSTDAY.ZIP - Feast Day Cookbook Burton & Ripperger Published in 1951 by David McKay Company, Inc. Two well-known writers, Katherine Burton and Helmut Ripperger join forces to describe the special and traditional feast day dishes of many lands. We learn the forgotten origin of many well-known dishes, and the hostess is provided with numerous recipes as well as a 'conversation piece' for special occasions. FEAST ADVENT CHRISTMAS LENT EASTER PENTECOST SAINT RECIPE CHRIST MARY COOKBOOK BURTON 42. Family Life - WESTAND.TXT - For This We Stand Msgr. L.G. Ligutti The Most Reverend Monsignor L. G. Ligutti addresses Farmers' Day of the National Convention of the NCRLC in Green Bay, Wisconsin, October 14, 1946, stating the policy of the Conference. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. FARM NCRLC FAMILY RURAL LIGUTTI EDUCATION AGRICULTURE 43. Family Life - CRIBSTRO.TXT - From Crib to Stroller--Teach Children at Home CCD Parent-Educator Series, from birth to three years, published in 1961 by Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. A program planned to arouse parents to an awareness of their function as Teachers of Religion in the home and to offer practical direction toward its fulfillment. FAMILY BABY BIRTH BAPTISM BOOKS HOME PRAYER CULTURE GROWTH SAINT TRADITION OBEDIENCE RIGHTS ST. JOSEPH MARY INDEPENDENC 44. Family Life - CRIBSTRO.ZIP - From Crib to Stroller--Teach Children at Home CCD Parent-Educator Series, from birth to three years, published in 1961 by Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. A program planned to arouse parents to an awareness of their function as Teachers of Religion in the home and to offer practical direction toward its fulfillment. FAMILY BABY BIRTH BAPTISM BOOKS HOME PRAYER CULTURE GROWTH SAINT TRADITION OBEDIENCE RIGHTS ST. JOSEPH MARY INDEPENDENC 45. Family Life - HOLYTHUR.HTM - Holy Thursday Seder Meal Various This file contains excerpts from different sources for a Catholic Seder Meal, especially to be incorporated into the family's Holy Thursday devotions. Helpful for ideas for your own version of a Holy Thursday meal. PASSOVER EXODUS EUCHARIST LAST SUPPER 46. Family Life - ZHOMEALO.HTM - Home Alone — and Unhappy ZENIT A recent book, Home-Alone America, by Mary Eberstadt, a part-time research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, links juvenile difficulties with another controversial subject: changes in family structures. Eberstadt explains that there have been two main causes of the "empty-parent home": the explosion in divorce and the number of children born to single parents; and working motherhood, or what she terms the absent-mother problem. Her thesis is that in recent years children have spent less and less time in the company of their parents, and simultaneously many measures of their well-being have declined. ADOLESCENTS DAY CARE TEEN VIOLENCE MENTAL DISORDERS TEEN-AGE SEX NONJUDGMENTALISM TOLERANCE 47. Family Life - JOYMEAL.TXT - How to Enjoy Mealtime Elizabeth Foss Mrs. Foss offers overworked Mom's some practical suggestions for taking the drudgery out of mealtime. This article appeared in the October 27, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS MEALTIME COOKING 48. Family Life - HOUSE.TXT - How to Make Your House a Home: Family Liturgy and Religious Practices Bernward Stokes, OFM A practical approach to a full Christian and Catholic family life through family liturgy. Shows how family prayer life centered around the spirit of the liturgical life of the Church. Compiles ideas from a variety of books, such as by Maria Trapp, Florence Berger, and Therese Mueller. STOKES FAMILY LITURGY SACRAMENT SEASON BLESSING YEAR CHILDREN 49. Family Life - HOUSE.ZIP - How to Make Your House a Home: Family Liturgy and Religious Practices Bernward Stokes, OFM A practical approach to a full Christian and Catholic family life through family liturgy. Shows how family prayer life centered around the spirit of the liturgical life of the Church. Compiles ideas from a variety of books, such as by Maria Trapp, Florence Berger, and Therese Mueller. STOKES FAMILY LITURGY SACRAMENT SEASON BLESSING YEAR CHILDREN 50. Family Life - NEEDSYOU.TXT - If You're a Woman, Someone Needs You Elizabeth Foss Elizabeth Foss stresses the important place filled by every woman and recounts her experience with breast cancer. This article appeared in the August 24, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS WOMAN BREAST CANCER 51. Family Life - NAMEINDX.TXT - Index of Names, Patrons, Namedays Helen McLoughlin From 'My Nameday--Come for Dessert' (See above) Gives index of names, their patron saints and the date of their feastday. Goes by the old calendar of feasts. 52. Family Life - NAMEINDX.ZIP - Index of Names, Patrons, Namedays Helen McLoughlin From 'My Nameday--Come for Dessert' (See above) Gives index of names, their patron saints and the date of their feastday. Goes by the old calendar of feasts. 53. Family Life - INSIGHTS.TXT - Insights on the Issues of Dating and Courtship Sheila Kippley From 54. Family Life - JESSETRE.TXT - Jesse Tree Symbols Various A list of the Jesse Tree Symbols and their explanations. Used in Advent, this also includes some of the symbols used in the 'O' Antiphons. JESSE TREE ADVENT LITURGICAL SYMBOLS FAMILY CUSTOMS 55. Family Life - KIDSNCHR.TXT - Kids In Church Robert W Stout This file contains a collection of tips for bringing kids to church. As a father of five aged 10 years to 3 years, my wife Donna and I have accumulated nearly a decade of experience on how to bring kids to church and not only survive but help them develop a healthy appreciation for this special gift from God...the Mass. 56. Family Life - LARGEFAM.TXT - Large Family Brings Challenges, Rewards Elizabeth Foss Elizabeth Foss shares her insight into the joys of parenting more than two children. This article appeared in the October 19, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' 57. Family Life - LENT.TXT - Lent & Easter: A Sourcebook for Families Women for Faith and Family Excerpts from the book LENT AND EASTER A SOURCEBOOK FOR FAMILIES. To order see WFFORD.TXT 'Ordering Information for WFF' WFF LENT EASTER FASTING CUSTOMS HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY 58. Family Life - LENT.ZIP - Lent & Easter: A Sourcebook for Families Women for Faith and Family Excerpts from the book LENT AND EASTER A SOURCEBOOK FOR FAMILIES. To order see WFFORD.TXT 'Ordering Information for WFF' WFF LENT EASTER FASTING CUSTOMS HOLY WEEK GOOD FRIDAY 59. Family Life - LENTIN.TXT - Lent / Easter Source Book Index Women for Faith and Family Index to the Lent / Easter Source Book stored in the file LENT.TXT. See above. LENT EASTER FAMILY CUSTOM TRADITION RECIPE INDEX 60. Family Life - LISTENSN.TXT - Listen, Son FHP Published in 1952 by the Franciscan Herald Press. A Father's Talks on the Facts of Life and Catholic Ideals of Social Conduct. Twelve Heart to Heart Talks of a Father and Son, broken down in different age periods. SEX BABIES CHILD MOTHER KISS TOUCH IMPURITY OCCASIONS OF SIN BOY MAN GIRL MODESTY PURITY MARRIAGE FEELINGS THOUGHTS LOVE 61. Family Life - LISTENSN.ZIP - Listen, Son FHP Published in 1952 by the Franciscan Herald Press. A Father's Talks on the Facts of Life and Catholic Ideals of Social Conduct. Twelve Heart to Heart Talks of a Father and Son, broken down in different age periods. SEX BABIES CHILD MOTHER KISS TOUCH IMPURITY OCCASIONS OF SIN BOY MAN GIRL MODESTY PURITY MARRIAGE FEELINGS THOUGHTS LOVE 62. Family Life - FRIENDLY.TXT - Make Your House A Child-Friendly Home Elizabeth Foss Foss suggests that while parents should not let the home environment be dictated by children it should be peaceful, encouraging and supportive of them. This article appeared in the May 18, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS CHILDREN HOME ENVIRONMENT 63. Family Life - MANIFEST.TXT - Manifesto on Rural Life NCRLC The 'bible' of the NCRLC--states certain fundamental principles and policies with respect to Catholic Rural Life, chiefly derived from Catholic social philosophy as expressed in the social encyclicals of Leo XIII and Pius XI. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCLRC RURAL FARM COMMUNITY LAND SOCIETY AGRICULTURE 64. Family Life - MANIFEST.ZIP - Manifesto on Rural Life NCRLC The 'bible' of the NCRLC--states certain fundamental principles and policies with respect to Catholic Rural Life, chiefly derived from Catholic social philosophy as expressed in the social encyclicals of Leo XIII and Pius XI. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCLRC RURAL FARM COMMUNITY LAND SOCIETY AGRICULTURE 65. Family Life - famcons25 - Marking the 25th Anniversary of Familiaris Consortio Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo Cardinal López Trujillo, President, Pontifical Council for the Family, recalling the Apostolic Exhortation, reiterates its teaching, that, as marriage between a man and a woman is the foundation of the family, the family is the foundation of society. However, new threats to marriage and the family have arisen since the Exhortation was published in 1981. SUBJECTIVISM SUBSIDIARITY SECULARIZATION 66. Family Life - rumarrfam.htm - Marriage and Family Life Cardinal Camillo Ruini In view of the cultural conflict over marriage, the family, and human life, Cardinal Ruini, Vicar of His Holiness for the Diocese of Rome, praises the Lexicon published by the Pontifical Council for the Family. The Lexicon provides clarification of "ambiguous and debatable terms regarding family life and ethical questions." The Church strives to preserve human dignity, not by an appeal to authority, but an appeal to reason, which believers and unbelievers share. ANTHROPOLOGY RELATIVISM SCIENCE STEM CELLS PROCREATION 67. Family Life - ZMARRLOV.HTM - Marriage as God's Intensive School of Love ZENIT Monsignor Cormac Burke, an Opus Dei priest and former judge of the Roman Rota who teaches anthropology at Strathmore University, explores the dynamics of love, marriage and children in his book "Covenanted Happiness" (Scepter Press). He shared with ZENIT how only the person who is prepared to face the challenges of love will grow in love, and how children challenge each spouse's capacity to love even more. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 68. Family Life - CMASMEAL.TXT - Meal Prayers for the Christmas Season Elsa Chaney Includes before and after Breakfast and before and after Dinner. Part of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas Kit.' CHRISTMAS PRAYERS BREAKFAST DINNER 69. Family Life - MINDBABY.TXT - Mind the Baby! Mary Perkins Published by Sheed & Ward in 1955. A mother's various attempts in the course of the day's routine to appreciate by observation, reason and faith the wonders of God's making and remaking of one small Christian--these attempts set forth in the hope of working with God's help towards a less harassed, more intelligent and loving service of Christ in these his least brethren our fascinating and exasperating children. QUIET TOY PRAYER MEDITATION GOD LOVE BAPTISM CONFIRMATI 70. Family Life - MINDBABY.ZIP - Mind the Baby! Mary Perkins Published by Sheed & Ward in 1955. A mother's various attempts in the course of the day's routine to appreciate by observation, reason and faith the wonders of God's making and remaking of one small Christian--these attempts set forth in the hope of working with God's help towards a less harassed, more intelligent and loving service of Christ in these his least brethren our fascinating and exasperating children. QUIET TOY PRAYER MEDITATION GOD LOVE BAPTISM CONFIRMATI 71. Family Life - MOTHHELP.TXT - Mother's Little Helper FHP Published in 1952 by the Franciscan Herald Press. Twelve Heart to Heart Talks of a Mother to Her Daughter, copyright Franciscan Herald Press, 1952 A helper for the mother in the difficult task of instruction and training their growing daughters. SEX BABIES CHILD FATHER KISS TOUCH IMPURITY OCCASSIONS OF SIN BOY GIRL MAN WOMAN MODESTY PURITY MARRIAGE LOVE FEELINGS 72. Family Life - MOTHHELP.ZIP - Mother's Little Helper FHP Published in 1952 by the Franciscan Herald Press. Twelve Heart to Heart Talks of a Mother to Her Daughter, copyright Franciscan Herald Press, 1952 A helper for the mother in the difficult task of instruction and training their growing daughters. SEX BABIES CHILD FATHER KISS TOUCH IMPURITY OCCASSIONS OF SIN BOY GIRL MAN WOMAN MODESTY PURITY MARRIAGE LOVE FEELINGS 73. Family Life - NAMDAY.TXT - My Nameday--Come for Desert Helen McLoughlin Published in 1962 by the Liturgical Press. Primarily a reference book on the saints' days. There are brief lives of the saints, with an index of more than 1500 related names, so that everybody can find his saint and his day. There are hymns, music, special prayers, table decorations. MARY ST. JOSEPH BOYS GIRLS APOSTLES VIRGINS MARTYRS CONFESSORS 74. Family Life - NAMDAY.ZIP - My Nameday--Come for Desert Helen McLoughlin Published in 1962 by the Liturgical Press. Primarily a reference book on the saints' days. There are brief lives of the saints, with an index of more than 1500 related names, so that everybody can find his saint and his day. There are hymns, music, special prayers, table decorations. MARY ST. JOSEPH BOYS GIRLS APOSTLES VIRGINS MARTYRS CONFESSORS 75. Family Life - 9centcasmon.htm - Ninth Centenary of a Northern Italian Cathedral Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone On 4 January 2007, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, presided at the Eucharistic concelebration with several other Italian Bishops for the ninth centenary of the Cathedral of Casale Monferrato in northern Italy, consecrated on 4 January 1107 by Pope Paschal II. The Cardinal reminds us that a church of cement and stone is a symbol of the Church made of living stones. MARTYRDOM FAMILY 76. Family Life - NOTMOM.TXT - Not the Mom I Wish I Were Elizabeth Foss Mrs. Foss, managing editor of 'Welcome Home,' shares her insights on setting priorities in the home. This article appeared in the August 18, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' MOTHERHOOD FOSS FATIGUE 77. Family Life - RESOLUT.TXT - One Resolution -- A Virtue of Those Who Take the Time Elizabeth Foss Elizabeth Foss reminds us that Sunday is a time to 'pray and play'. And she points out that 'leisure is not a virtue of those who have the time, it is a virtue of those who take the time.' This article appeared in the January 12, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS SUNDAY LEISURE PRAYER 78. Family Life - WFFORD.TXT - Ordering Information for WFF Women for Faith and Family Complete ordering information for purchasing printed items from Women for Faith & Family. ORDER SELL PRINT MATERIALS WOMEN FOR FAITH AND FAMILY 79. Family Life - YRGRACE.TXT - Our Children's Year of Grace Therese Mueller Published in 1955 by the Pio Decimo Press. Considerations for use in the home-school by parents who wish to teach their children to live throughout the year with Christ and his Church. The purpose of this booklet 'is to pave the way for a closer, holier and more vital union of the Home with Christ and His Church.' SEASON ADVENT CHRISTMAS LENT PASCHAL EASTER PENTECOST FAMILY 80. Family Life - YRGRACE.ZIP - Our Children's Year of Grace Therese Mueller Published in 1955 by the Pio Decimo Press. Considerations for use in the home-school by parents who wish to teach their children to live throughout the year with Christ and his Church. The purpose of this booklet 'is to pave the way for a closer, holier and more vital union of the Home with Christ and His Church.' SEASON ADVENT CHRISTMAS LENT PASCHAL EASTER PENTECOST FAMILY 81. Family Life - MOUTHBAB.TXT - Out of the Mouth of Babes Elizabeth Foss Mrs. Foss reminds us that, if we only pay attention, our children will teach us in so many ways what it means to love God. This article appeared in the July 13, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS CHILDREN GOD PATIENCE 82. Family Life - HOMETEAM.TXT - Parents Rooting for the Home Team Elizabeth Foss This article by Elizabeth Foss showcases what a parent's attitude should be regarding their children's activities. Taken from the June 16, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS PARENTS CHILDREN SPORTS 83. Family Life - MAKEDIFF.TXT - Parents' Presence Makes the Difference Elizabeth Foss Mrs. Foss encourages parents to become involved with their children's friends and extend the family atmosphere into the community. This article appeared in the June 20, 1996 issue of "The Arlington Catholic Herald." 84. Family Life - PARENT.TXT - Parents, Children and the Facts of Life Henry Sattler Published by St. Anthony Guild Press in 1952. A text on sex education for christian parents and for those concerned with helping parents. Fr. Sattler, C.SS.R., Ph.D.Offers tested and approved Christian methods for the sex education of children at varying age levels. Ideally suited for use in parent discussion groups of many kinds, it is equally helpful as a guide to individual fathers and mothers approaching parental problems in the home. CH 85. Family Life - PARENT.ZIP - Parents, Children and the Facts of Life Henry Sattler Published by St. Anthony Guild Press in 1952. A text on sex education for christian parents and for those concerned with helping parents. Fr. Sattler, C.SS.R., Ph.D.Offers tested and approved Christian methods for the sex education of children at varying age levels. Ideally suited for use in parent discussion groups of many kinds, it is equally helpful as a guide to individual fathers and mothers approaching parental problems in the home. CH 86. Family Life - PARTNER.TXT - Partnership With God Msgr. Aloisius Muench Address given by the Most Rev. Aloisius J. Muench, D.D., Bishop of Fargo, at the Sectional Meeting for Farmers, Ninth National Eucharistic Congress, St. Paul, June 24, 1941 on Christ glorified in the sacrifice of the farmer. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCRLC MUENCH FARM SOCIETY EUCHARIST FARMER RURAL 87. Family Life - POINTPAR.TXT - Pointers for Parents: The Most Precious Gift Kenneth Poppe, Ph.D. In this short file Kenneth Poppe gives a good suggestion for encouraging our daughters in remaining virginal until their marriage. POPPE VIRGINITY DAUGHTERS GIFT RING 88. Family Life - SE13.TXT - Preparing For Peer Pressure: A Guide for Parents of Young Children James B. Stenson 'This booklet is intended for younger parents, people whose children are under 12. It is never too soon for such couples to be concerned about their children's future life as responsible adults. Happiness in life will depend, in very large measure, on how well the children handle themselves later in an environment of irreligion, sexual permissiveness, and unrestrained pursuit of pleasure. Coping with the forces of materialism has to begin long before the onset of puberty-as countless parents have found to their dismay. Neglect in the younger years can have serious, and even tragic, consequences. 89. Family Life - SE13.ZIP - Preparing For Peer Pressure: A Guide for Parents of Young Children James B. Stenson 'This booklet is intended for younger parents, people whose children are under 12. It is never too soon for such couples to be concerned about their children's future life as responsible adults. Happiness in life will depend, in very large measure, on how well the children handle themselves later in an environment of irreligion, sexual permissiveness, and unrestrained pursuit of pleasure. Coping with the forces of materialism has to begin long before the onset of puberty-as countless parents have found to their dismay. Neglect in the younger years can have serious, and even tragic, consequences. 90. Family Life - DATING.TXT - Principles for Christian Dating: A Young Catholic Man's Perspective Andrew Schmedieke From 91. Family Life - WFFQA.TXT - Questions and Answers about WFF Women for Faith and Family Questions and answers which introduce you to Women for Faith & Family, the host organization for the Marriage and Family section. See also WFF.TXT for other introductory information about WFF. WOMEN FOR FAITH AND FAMILY INFORMATION QUESTIONS 92. Family Life - FR93402.TXT - Revitalizing Society Through the Family: Vision of John Paul II J. Michael Miller, C.S.B. Without strong families as its foundation, Western society will gradually disintegrate. Catholic teaching on the family, forcefully proposed by Pope John Paul II, could, however, serve as a catalyst for rejuvenating our crumbling social life. Taken from the Winter 1993 issue of "Faith & Reason." 93. Family Life - FR93402.ZIP - Revitalizing Society Through the Family: Vision of John Paul II J. Michael Miller, C.S.B. Without strong families as its foundation, Western society will gradually disintegrate. Catholic teaching on the family, forcefully proposed by Pope John Paul II, could, however, serve as a catalyst for rejuvenating our crumbling social life. Taken from the Winter 1993 issue of "Faith & Reason." 94. Family Life - NEOCATEV.HTM - Role of the Christian Family in Announcing the Gospel in Today's World Giuseppe Gennarini An article from 1987, recounting the trials and successes of families belonging to the Neocatechumenal Way, who search out the lost sheep by making their home among them, often in foreign countries. EVANGELIZATION MISSIONARIES CATECHESIS CATECHISTS SECULARIZATION MATERIALISM LAITY COMMUNITY HOLY FAMILY 95. Family Life - RURALLIF.TXT - Rural Life in a Peaceful World NCRLC Text and questions for study clubs on the role agrarianism must play in the making of a total peace. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCRLC RURAL AGRICULTURE LAND FARMER FAMILY MORTGAGE COOPERATIVE 96. Family Life - RURALLIF.ZIP - Rural Life in a Peaceful World NCRLC Text and questions for study clubs on the role agrarianism must play in the making of a total peace. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCRLC RURAL AGRICULTURE LAND FARMER FAMILY MORTGAGE COOPERATIVE 97. Family Life - SACPROTE.TXT - Sacramental Protection of the Family Emerson Hynes Inspiring talk given by Emerson Hynes of the Department of Sociology, St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota on 'The Christian Family on the Land' at the St. Bede Rural Life School in June 1945. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCRLC FAMILY SACRAMENT TRADITION PARISH ENVIRONMENT RURAL 98. Family Life - 7KEYS.TXT - Seven Keys to a Christian Home Emerson Hynes Hynes discusses the main principles of 'home' building along Christian lines, instead of just house building. The home we live in must be a Sacramental. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. KEY HOME CHRISTIAN NCRLC FAMILY HYNES HOUSE 99. Family Life - 7KEYS.ZIP - Seven Keys to a Christian Home Emerson Hynes Hynes discusses the main principles of 'home' building along Christian lines, instead of just house building. The home we live in must be a Sacramental. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. KEY HOME CHRISTIAN NCRLC FAMILY HYNES HOUSE 100. Family Life - KEPTJAR.TXT - Sharing the Joys of Childhood that Can't Be Kept in a Jar Elizabeth Foss A very good article for stay-at-home moms who are tempted to think that their husbands have the 'better' part. 101. Family Life - SONSHINE.TXT - Son Shines After Mother's Acceptance Elizabeth Foss Beautiful article about a mother's love. Taken from the May 9, 1996 issue of the "Arlington Catholic Herald." 102. Family Life - STANDING.TXT - Standing on Both Feet Fr. Patrick T. Quinlan Fr. Quinlan deals with the rural homestead as a necessity for an era of reconstruction. He teaches how to work in the city and live on the land. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCRLC RURAL HOMESTEAD FARM URBAN COUNTRY EDUCATION 103. Family Life - STANDING.ZIP - Standing on Both Feet Fr. Patrick T. Quinlan Fr. Quinlan deals with the rural homestead as a necessity for an era of reconstruction. He teaches how to work in the city and live on the land. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. NCRLC RURAL HOMESTEAD FARM URBAN COUNTRY EDUCATION 104. Family Life - WFFCAIRO.TXT - Statement on US Involvement in UN Population Conference Women for Faith and Family Issued by Women for Faith & Family on August 26, 1994. CAIRO WFF UNITED NATIONS POPULATION 105. Family Life - BOTHPAR.TXT - Study Shows Importance of Both Parents in a Family Elizabeth Foss Foss writes about a study made by the Family Research Council' 'Amazingly' the study shows that there are harmful effects upon children when they are raised in a single parent family. What commonsense tells us now has the weight of a study behind it. This article appeared in the February 9, 1995 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' PARENTS MOTHER FATHER FAMILY 106. Family Life - TEACHMOR.TXT - Teaching Catholic Morality to Children Carol Egan An excellent article for parents on how and when to teach children about sexual morality. Taken from the 'The Catholic Family's Magnificat!' 107. Family Life - ADVTOWER.TXT - The Advent Tower, the O Antiphons Elsa Chaney Explanation of the Advent Tower and the 'O' Antiphons. Part of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas Kit.' ADVENT O ANTIPHONS TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 108. Family Life - AFFIRM.TXT - The Affirmation for Catholic Women Women for Faith and Family Women for Faith & Family's Affirmation for Catholic Women, which states the WFF philosophy. Women are encouraged to sign the affirmation as a sign of their support for its principles and values. AFFIRMATION CATHOLIC WOMEN FAITH FAMILY 109. Family Life - ATJESUS.TXT - The Attitude of Jesus Toward Women and the Family Rudolf Schnackenburg 'The foundation of holy and happy marriage and family life is reverence for the dignity of women. What was Jesus' attitude to women? He didn't undertake to make changes in their legal status, which in the Old Testament and Judaism was far from being one of equality of rights, but his actual behaviour bears witness to high esteem, serious evaluation of their religious aspirations, and delicate tact, rarely encountered in later Judaism. This article was taken from "The Dawson Newsletter," Spring 1995. 110. Family Life - FAMHNDBK.TXT - The Catholic Family Handbook Rev. George Kelly Published in 1959 by Random House. Helps fathers and mothers realize the full meaning of their sacred calling and offers them practical directives for dealing with the problems of educating modern youth; and they will find in its pages ways and means to perfect their relationship with their children. HOME VOCATION PARENT AUTHORITY HABITS DISCIPLINE SELF-DENIAL MORAL CONSCIENCE SIN CONFESSION SEX INFLUENCE BOOKS TELEVISION MOVIES RADIO EXCEPTIONAL C 111. Family Life - FAMHNDBK.ZIP - The Catholic Family Handbook Rev. George Kelly Published in 1959 by Random House. Helps fathers and mothers realize the full meaning of their sacred calling and offers them practical directives for dealing with the problems of educating modern youth; and they will find in its pages ways and means to perfect their relationship with their children. HOME VOCATION PARENT AUTHORITY HABITS DISCIPLINE SELF-DENIAL MORAL CONSCIENCE SIN CONFESSION SEX INFLUENCE BOOKS TELEVISION MOVIES RADIO EXCEPTIONAL C 112. Family Life - FTHOME.TXT - The Challenges of Being a Full-Time Homemaker Elizabeth Foss In this timely article Elizabeth Foss discusses the issue of women who decide to become full-time mothers and homemakers. 113. Family Life - CHRHOM.TXT - The Christian Home Celestine Strub, O.F.M. Published in 1938 by the Franciscan Herald Press. 'Religion in the home is..the best of all remedies for the reform of society; and the purpose of this little book is to explain the remedy and to induce all Christian families that can be reached to adopt it.' FAMILY MARRIAGE CHILDREN PARENT HEAVEN EDUCATION SCHOOL LOVE DEVOTION 114. Family Life - CHRHOM.ZIP - The Christian Home Celestine Strub, O.F.M. Published in 1938 by the Franciscan Herald Press. 'Religion in the home is..the best of all remedies for the reform of society; and the purpose of this little book is to explain the remedy and to induce all Christian families that can be reached to adopt it.' FAMILY MARRIAGE CHILDREN PARENT HEAVEN EDUCATION SCHOOL LOVE DEVOTION 115. Family Life - CMSCRB.TXT - The Christmas Crib Nesta De Robeck Published in 1956 by Bruce Publishing Company. A little sightseeing journey to find out what Cribs have looked like in different countries and centuries, and what motivated the art of the cribs. ITALY GERMANY ENGLAND SPAIN PORTUGAL NEAPOLITAN ROME SICILY NATIVITY 116. Family Life - CMSCRB.ZIP - The Christmas Crib Nesta De Robeck Published in 1956 by Bruce Publishing Company. A little sightseeing journey to find out what Cribs have looked like in different countries and centuries, and what motivated the art of the cribs. ITALY GERMANY ENGLAND SPAIN PORTUGAL NEAPOLITAN ROME SICILY NATIVITY 117. Family Life - WORRYMAR.TXT - The Corner on the Worry Market Elizabeth Foss 'The Arlington Catholic Herald,' Elizabeth Foss gives a personal example of how worry instead of faith accomplishes nothing and how the things that might cause us to worry can be an opportunity to be faithful and trust in God. FOSS WORRY TRUST FAITH 118. Family Life - DISABLED.HTM - The Family and Integration of the Disabled Vatican Conference On the initiative of the Pontifical Council for the Family, the Special Family Education Centre (CEFAES), and the Leopold Programme, various experts, doctors, psychologists, university teachers, professionals, and directors and members of associations for the disabled, met at the Vatican, 2-4 December 1999, to examine the family's role in the integration of disabled children into society, with special attention given to mental handicaps. PERSON DIGNITY BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOUR EDUCATION 119. Family Life - FAMHEART.TXT - The Family at the Heart of a Culture of Life Stratford Caldecott The bonds between the Church, the Holy Family, and the "domestic church" founded on the sacrament of marriage are intimate and profound. This article was taken from the Spring 1996 issue of "Communio: International Catholic Review". 120. Family Life - FAMHEART.ZIP - The Family at the Heart of a Culture of Life Stratford Caldecott The bonds between the Church, the Holy Family, and the "domestic church" founded on the sacrament of marriage are intimate and profound. This article was taken from the Spring 1996 issue of "Communio: International Catholic Review". 121. Family Life - FAMILY.TXT - The Family for Families Fr. Francis Filas Published by the Bruce Publishing Company in 1947. Reflections on the Life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph This book tells the story of the Holy Family especially written to show how modern families can imitate the Holy Family. Covers the setting in Palestine, the Christmas story, the flight into Egypt, the loss in the temple, the hidden life at Nazareth and the separation when St. Joseph died. Includes prayers and practices that are highly recommended for use 122. Family Life - FAMILY.ZIP - The Family for Families Fr. Francis Filas Published by the Bruce Publishing Company in 1947. Reflections on the Life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph This book tells the story of the Holy Family especially written to show how modern families can imitate the Holy Family. Covers the setting in Palestine, the Christmas story, the flight into Egypt, the loss in the temple, the hidden life at Nazareth and the separation when St. Joseph died. Includes prayers and practices that are highly recommended for use 123. Family Life - MARCH25.TXT - The Feast of the Annunciation Women for Faith and Family This is an excerpt from Women for Faith and Family's third Family Sourcebook, which covers Marian feasts and 'Ordinary Time.' WFF MARIAN FEASTS ANNUNCIATION 124. Family Life - PASSMEAL.TXT - The Passover Meal: A Ritual for Christian Homes Arleen Hynes This book is an adaptation of the traditional Jewish Passover service for use in Christian homes. It is designed to help families prepare the meal, decorate for the occasion, and conduct the service at the dinner table with all members participating. It is an illuminating and heart warming ritual, to be used year after year. From Paulist Press, 1972. HYNES PASSOVER MEAL RITUAL JEW HALLEL LAMB EXODUS FAMILY 125. Family Life - PASSMEAL.ZIP - The Passover Meal: A Ritual for Christian Homes Arleen Hynes This book is an adaptation of the traditional Jewish Passover service for use in Christian homes. It is designed to help families prepare the meal, decorate for the occasion, and conduct the service at the dinner table with all members participating. It is an illuminating and heart warming ritual, to be used year after year. From Paulist Press, 1972. HYNES PASSOVER MEAL RITUAL JEW HALLEL LAMB EXODUS FAMILY 126. Family Life - CLEANRD.TXT - The Road to Cleanliness: The Simpler the Better Elizabeth Foss Elizabeth Foss writes about the importance of keeping an orderly home and gives personal insights and suggestions. This article appeared in the September 29, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' For subscription information, call 1-800-377-0511 or write 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 607 Arlington, VA 22203. FOSS HOME ORDER CLUTTER 127. Family Life - SEHAPFAM.TXT - The Secret of a Happy Family Mary Ann Budnik What will really make our families happy? Read this article by Mrs. Budnik and find out. 128. Family Life - TASKWOMA.TXT - The Task of Woman in the Modern World Janet Kalven The author, Janet Kalven, shows how every woman can realize her vocation to the full as a wife, mother, religious or single woman in the world. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. WOMAN NCRLC MOTHER MARRIAGE FAMILY HOME 129. Family Life - TASKWOMA.ZIP - The Task of Woman in the Modern World Janet Kalven The author, Janet Kalven, shows how every woman can realize her vocation to the full as a wife, mother, religious or single woman in the world. Published by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. WOMAN NCRLC MOTHER MARRIAGE FAMILY HOME 130. Family Life - 12DAYXMA.TXT - The Twelve Days of Christmas Elsa Chaney Printed in 1955 by Liturgical Press, this book gives ideas for the celebrations of Christmastide in the home, the parish, school and apostolic groups. The first part covers the last day of Advent with the O Antiphons, a Christmas novena, preparing the gifts, decorations, crib, and cookery. The rest covers Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, from Christmas to Epiphany and Epiphany. Even includes a Christmas play. TREE WREATH SUPPER PRAYERS SONGS CHRIST-CANDLE MA 131. Family Life - 12DAYXMA.ZIP - The Twelve Days of Christmas Elsa Chaney Printed in 1955 by Liturgical Press, this book gives ideas for the celebrations of Christmastide in the home, the parish, school and apostolic groups. The first part covers the last day of Advent with the O Antiphons, a Christmas novena, preparing the gifts, decorations, crib, and cookery. The rest covers Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, from Christmas to Epiphany and Epiphany. Even includes a Christmas play. TREE WREATH SUPPER PRAYERS SONGS CHRIST-CANDLE MA 132. Family Life - STRANGER.TXT - There's A Stranger In Your House Jerry McGuire An essay highlighting the influence of television on our lives as individuals and families, using the metaphor of television as a stranger in our homes. Jerry McGuire is Superintendent of Butte County Schools. Uploaded by Greg Carter. MCGUIRE TELEVISION FAMILY 133. Family Life - TRUEXMAS.TXT - True Christmas Spirit Rev. E.J. Sutfin Published by Grail Publications in 1955. This book's main purpose is to develop the fundamental dogmatic background of the Christmas Liturgy, and then to suggest ideas of every sort by which the spirit of the Church may be brought to children. 'The Church always finds old and new treasures of grace in her storehouse of scripture and tradition. We must take every means of helping our children to find them.' ADVENT ST. NICHOLAS IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ST. LUCY 134. Family Life - TRUEXMAS.ZIP - True Christmas Spirit Rev. E.J. Sutfin Published by Grail Publications in 1955. This book's main purpose is to develop the fundamental dogmatic background of the Christmas Liturgy, and then to suggest ideas of every sort by which the spirit of the Church may be brought to children. 'The Church always finds old and new treasures of grace in her storehouse of scripture and tradition. We must take every means of helping our children to find them.' ADVENT ST. NICHOLAS IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ST. LUCY 135. Family Life - GIFTFAIT.TXT - We Give You the Greatest Gift We Have: The Gift of Faith Elizabeth Foss A beautiful letter written by Elizabeth Foth to her infant son on his baptism. This article appeared in the December 22, 1994 issue of 'The Arlington Catholic Herald.' FOSS BAPTISM 136. Family Life - ZMARRFAM.HTM - What the Data Show About Marriage and Families ZENIT New data revealed in the June 2003 issue of Population and Development Review underline the importance of the family and religious values. The magazine is published by the New York-based Population Council, not normally noted for its support of traditional moral values. CHILDREN SUICIDE PARENTS SEX DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 137. Family Life - ROMANCE.HTM - Where Has Healthy Romance Gone for Young People? ZENIT In a ZENIT interview, Connie Marshner, pro-life and pro-family activist in Washington DC, discusses the state of romantic dating among young people and offers some advice. SEX COURTSHIP YOUTH CHASTITY ABSTINENCE FATHER DIVORCE PREGNANCY TEENS MARRIAGE 138. Family Life - WFF.TXT - Women for Faith & Family Women for Faith and Family Basic information about Women for Faith & Family and its Affirmation for Catholic Women, including contact information. See also WFFQ&A.TXT for more information. WOMEN FOR FAITH & FAMILY AFFIRMATION CATHOLIC |