Face of Pro-Life #60 – Christine Velasquez, born in 2002 ( 30min) >>> Play

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Freelance writer Leticia Velasquez talks openly about the joys and graces of having a child with down syndrome and about the war against children whom the secular society considers “unfit for life”.  Upwards of 90% of children diagnosed with down syndrome in their mother’s wombs are killed before being allowed to see the light of day.  In this engaging discussion, Leticia also gives a brief history of the modern movement against life and how women, their children, and society in general are still being assaulted by the forces of darkness.

To read more from well-known Catholic writer Leticia Velasquez, visit her blog: causa-nostrae-laetitiae.blogspot.com

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Standing Fast #30 – Fr. Angelo rallies the aspiring Knights of Lepanto ( 20min) >>> Play

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Fr. Angelo gives the young squires (under 12) a pep talk for embracing Marian Chivalry. But first he bravely asks them what they think chivalry is and in the process discovers he has  a lot of work to do. Enjoy this kid’s-eye view of chivalry!

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For the 2017 Catholic Schoolhouse Midwest Training and Workshops for homeschooling mothers, Kathy Rabideau – gives the second of four talks: “Teaching literature with fun and flexibility”.

For the other videos from this event please go to:

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To find out more about Catholic Schoolhouse:

https://www.catholicschoolhouse.com/

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For the 2017 Catholic Schoolhouse Midwest Training and Workshops for homeschooling mothers, Kenneth J. Howell, PhD – gives the third of four talks which is the keynote talk: “Forming the Young: Vision and Vocation”. See more notes below

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To find out more about Catholic Schoolhouse:

https://www.catholicschoolhouse.com/

From Handout by Dr. Kenneth J. Howell:

Colossians 1:24-29 – Christ in Us.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the church, of which I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God, the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past. But now it has been manifested to his holy ones, to whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, it is Christ in you, the hope for glory. It is he whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. For this I labor and struggle, in accord with the exercise of his power working within me.

Paul’s Vision for Teaching: to present everyone perfect in Christ
A) Observations of the Text:
B) Perfect? Mature? Explain teleios. Following Paul, we ought to love Christ
and His Church
C) What was Paul to teach? The musterion (mystery) but what was the musterion?

Application: What is Our Vision? How do we form our Vision?
A) Pursuit of Truth
B) The Origin of Truth? This leads us to God.

II. Paul’s Vocation in pursuit of the Vision
A) The Joy of Knowing Christ and Making him known 2 Cor 4:5
B) Vocation involved Sacrifice (putting others first) the irony of Christian discipleship.
C) Vocation involved Suffering (we are all called to share in the Church’s sufferings)

Application: Our Vocation and those of Our Children
A) Vocation does not equal profession or job.
B) Vocations are discovered by recognizing God’s distinctive gifts 1 Cor 12
Cardinal Jean Danielou
C) Your child’s happiness lies in listening for and responding to God’s call on their life.
Fr. Jacques Philippe Called to Life
D) Vocational Hierarchy
Highest: Called to Union with God
Everyone: Called to Holiness
Everyone: Called to Manhood (Fatherhood) and Womanhood (Motherhood)
Diversity: Some to Natural Parenthood and others to Spiritual Parenthood.

III. Strength for the Vision and Vocation (Psalm 27)

Links to bible references:

http://www.usccb.org/bible/colossians/1#59001023

http://www.usccb.org/bible/2corinthians/4#55004005

http://www.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/12

http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/27

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For the 2017 Catholic Schoolhouse Midwest Training and Workshops for homeschooling mothers, Kathy Rabideau – gives the last of four talks: “Skills vs. Check lists, understanding Classical Education”.

For the other videos from this event please go to:

http://dev.airmaria.com/category/air-maria-shows/conferences/catholic-schoolhouse-2017/

To find out more about Catholic Schoolhouse:

https://www.catholicschoolhouse.com/

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Here is a video series on Marian Consecration for the family and kids according to the 33 days of St. Louis Marie DeMontfort. Tomorrow, Nov 6th, is a good time to start the 33 days since it ends on Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec 8th, a great day to make your consecration to her.

See the full Playlist of videos for all 33 days

Catechesis for Marian Consecration: Holy Heroes Helps Families Grow Closer to Mary.

When the Matt and Heather Ryan family in Texas wanted to have their children do a consecration to Mary, they looked to Holy Heroes, an apostolate that teaches children about the faith through family activities and catechetical series (HolyHeroes.com), revolving around daily downloadable prayers and video presentations.When the Ferreira family in North Carolina was looking to do the same, they, too, looked to Holy Heroes and its brand-new “Marian Consecration Family Adventure.”More than 3,400 families and even some schools signed up for the 33-day series that began Sept. 30 and ended Nov. 1. The next series begins Nov. 6.

Source: Catechesis for Marian Consecration: Holy Heroes Helps Families Grow Closer to Mary

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