Parents of Middle and High School age Kids

I came across this post by our friend Msgr. Pope on New Advent recently.  For those of you raising children for whom the spectre of college looms in the near, or even the distant future, please have a look at this thoughtful look at the state of education in our colleges today.  The Moral Threats of College Life-What are We Doing To Protect Our Young People>
What does it profit a person to gain the whole world and lose his soul? (Mark 8:36)
Words worth considering......

Class for Sunday March 13

We wil be continuing the preview of Fr. Robert Barron's series "Catholicism" this week with the second DVD viewing.  The topic is "Mary, The Mother of God".  Please come and journey across the globe with Fr. Barron and come to a deeper understanding of our Blessed Mother and her role in the Church, and therefore of her role in our own lives.
One housekeeping note, I will be out of town on the 20th of March, so next week we will need a volunteer to facilitate going through the study questions.  I will be bringing the workbooks for part two this week, and yes, there is a "cheat sheet" with the answers for the lucky volunteer who will lead the discussion.  So no excuses!

Bride of Frankenstein (1935) - Monster & the Blind Hermit

We were discussing the Beatitudes in The Dead Theologian Society this morning, focusing on "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matt 5:5)  This particular video clip from the Bride of Frankstein was mentioned by Joe Novenson as a wonderful portrayal of Christian Charity.  It has some very Catholic overtones, have a look, see what you think, and be sure listen to the music and watch for the Crucifix!  Please post a comment or two for me!
SLG

They did WHAT at Berkeley?

This little read/view was interesting given our discussion on Sunday about the ways in which we are called to be the salt and light of the world!  How many of us are willing to do something like this?
Traditional Marriage Stand
Please have a look, then post a comment, just like on the book blog!  I am curious to see what you all think of this!
SLG

Football FANatics

Folks, this was too good not to share with you!  Please have a look at this post from our friend Msgr. Pope, whose blog should be bookmarked on your favorites list.  In the wake of Super Bowl Sunday, this is a wonderful reflection:  http://blog.adw.org/2011/02/compare-and-contrast-super-bowl-and-the-mass/

Have a wonderful couple of weeks, and please keep us in your prayers for safe travel!

SLG

Looking ahead to Feb 13 and Feb 20

As of class time today, following thorough discussion, we will cancel class next week, Feb 13, as I will be out of town for the next two weeks and the kid's classes are apparently cancelled.

We will take up the topic of Vocations and discipleship the following week of Feb 20, and this post by Msgr. Pope is a wonderful follow up topic to take up.  So please have a look at this blog post and the videos at the end.  I passed out a printout of the blog at class today for you to have, and of course we may need a volunteer to facilitate the discussion for Feb 20 as I am not sure what shape I will be in having just gotten home sometime late on Saturday.

So there is a little homework for you and you have 2 weeks to have  a look at it.

SLG

Topic for Class Feb 6

We will take up the topic of Vocations, and I would like to use the linked blog (Fr. Damian J. Ference) to start the discussion.  As you will see from reading this, there are many ramifications for discussion here.  I am sorry for the late posting of this!  It has been a very busy week.  I will print out several copies of this for those who did not have time to check in here for the assignment.  Please do bring your own copy if you can!
See you tomorrow!
SLG