Connie Rossini's Blog, page 25
June 14, 2013
The power of stories
It’s been quite a week at Contemplative Homeschool! Between the release of my free e-book and my two youngest boys having the flu, there hasn’t been a dull moment. Welcome to all my new subscribers. I hope you will introduce … Continue reading →
June 11, 2013
Free e-book: Five Lessons from the Carmelite Saints That Will Change Your Life
Update: At least one reader has said he can’t see the link on his mobile device. Is that the case for others? Try this link instead: Subscribe to my posts. It’s finally here–my first e-book! I hope you’re as excited … Continue reading →
June 7, 2013
Why is spiritual detachment necessary?
In my post last week we defined spiritual detachment as getting rid of our selfish clinging to things or persons other than God in response to His love for us. Today I would like to address why detachment is necessary. … Continue reading →
June 4, 2013
Homeschooling parents, you can change the world!
This past weekend I attended the Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference. I heard two excellent talks and discovered interesting materials I had never seen before. I would like to spend the next few weeks here reflecting on what I learned. … Continue reading →
May 31, 2013
What is detachment in the Catholic spiritual life?
Among Carmelite saints, John of the Cross, co-founder of the Discalced Carmelites with Teresa of Avila, is not the most popular. Why not? He insisted that detachment was necessary for holiness. Many Catholics, misunderstanding his teaching, think it too hard … Continue reading →
May 28, 2013
Is fear or love the better motivator?
Last week’s post on the Final Judgment (and Mr. Darcy and St. Therese) reminded me of two opposing views I’ve read in books about homeschooling. Some authors say that loving your students is the best way to motivate them to … Continue reading →
May 24, 2013
God, Mr. Darcy, and St. Therese
Are you afraid of standing before God on Judgment Day? Does the thought of facing Him make you fear death? Even if you’ve committed mortal sin in your lifetime, you only have to fear God in one circumstance–if you die … Continue reading →
May 21, 2013
Free review copy of my forthcoming e-book
I’ve been working on a new project I want your help with. I’ve written a short e-book that I think you’ll love. It’s on a topic dear to my heart. I’m keeping the specifics secret for a little while longer, … Continue reading →
May 17, 2013
Math can be poetic
I was good at arithmetic in school (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing), but I never had a mathematical mind. I struggled through algebra. I don’t retain dates or phone numbers well, despite my good memory. When a friend decided to … Continue reading →
