How Catholic Inventors Helped Build Western Civilization Nestled in the countryside twenty miles east of Paris, the Braille family lived a comfortable life. Simon-Rene, father of four young children, was a good provider, operating a leather shop on his land. One day his three-year-old son, Louis, wandered into the workshop to play. He picked up … Read moreThe Genius of Louis Braille (1809-1852)
Of a recent evening I gathered with friends round the campfire, praying, singing, and chatting. It was a pristine evening with the Milky Way smudged across the sky and a half-moon off to the east. Hidden in the grasses, crickets sang of summer ending. I thought of a chapter in Charlotte’s Web. E.B. White described the … Read moreCricket Song
Recently I acquired a delightful little book entitled Fabre’s Book of Insects. Written by Jean Henri Fabre (1823-1915), it gives insights not only about insects, but into the man himself. Fabre is known for studying the habits of insects through direct observation. One biographer called him the Poet of Science which is a tribute to his … Read moreTo Squish a Squash Bug
Back in the year 1666, two men fishing off the coast of France discovered the body of a giant shark weighing 2800 pounds. Fascinated by enormity of the creature, French officials called on Nicholas Steno (1638-1686) to dissect the animal. Steno was known as a skilled dissector. He also was a former Lutheran who … Read moreWho Invented the Scientific Method?
I am excited to report that Lucia of Fatima was awarded first place in Best Books For Youth (ages 10-16). Here is what the judges said. A work of historic fiction that while geared to the younger generation can be enjoyed by parents and grandparents too. The story of Lucia being visited by Our Lady … Read moreCatholic Media Award Winner!
