All Saints Day is coming soon! Several years ago, I met a young man, Alex Dee, and his wife Melissa, both friends of my son. At the time, he had finished work on a major documentary film on Father Patrick Peyton. He also was working on a side project called Saints Alive, a radio drama podcast … Read moreSaints Alive!

Today is the memorial of our Guardian Angels, a day in which we honor those spiritual beings who protect us in powerful and mysterious ways. How do I know? Well, the Church tells us so, but I also have a story to tell of how my guardian angel saved my life. You can read about … Read moreGuardian Angels are Real!

Today is an important feast day for the Franciscan family. We celebrate the day our Seraphic father, St. Francis of Assisi received the sacred stigmata or the wounds of Christ. After a long retreat in the Apennines Mountains of Italy, St. Francis had a spectacular mystical experience. On the Feast of the Exaltation of the … Read moreThe Stigmata of St. Francis

This is not an easy story to share with children. It is an important part of American history. There were many heroes that rose to the occasion on this tragic day. I can only mention one of these heroes. Hundreds of first responders lost their lives on that day. If you want your children to … Read moreA 9/11 Story for Kids

Another Great Book for Families  “Where are you going with that ax?” said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast. Young Fern Arable is about to learn a harsh lesson of life. Mr. Arable plans to kill a runt pig, just like all farmers must “do away” with an animal … Read moreCharlotte’s Web