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Abortionist on trial: A must-read story
IF YOU READ ONE STORY online today, make sure it’s this one. We all need to stay informed about this trial. Gosnell medical assistant admits cutting the spines of 10 babies born alive Filed under:...
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Disney’s ‘Beauty & the Beast’ compels us to love
By Gabby Geraci Who would have thought that watching Beauty and the Beast with my kids would be such a spiritual experience? Beauty & the Beast The setting: a gloomy weekday afternoon after a visit...
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What’s on your spiritual bookshelf? 20 titles to add to it
By Jennifer Beylickjian I know this is the age of the iPad, Kindle and Nook. And, I really do enjoy most of my reading online. However––it must be the English major in me––there’s just something about...
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What it means to be a new dad: A father’s reflection on his father
By Javier Bustamante It seems that it was yesterday when I first started complaining about my father’s parenting. I looked upon him with criticism, especially after seeing how other children were...
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Pope Francis delivers moving Chrism Mass homily: a must-read
IT’S HOLY THURSDAY, so it’s only fitting to hear from the head of the Church. Below is Pope Francis’ homily for today’s Chrism Mass, followed by the Holy Thursday Gospel reading. His homily is not one...
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Childhood vaccination: important study just released
By Jose Sanabria, MD Many parents still worry when they consider vaccinations for their children.Yet, it has been shown in many studies that there is nothing to worry about. In the 1990s there was a...
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‘The Lorax’: Movie Review
By Angelica Barrera-Cruz In a world of synthetic and machine-like trees, an imprisoned old fellow shares his story with a young man, Ted, who is in search of a real tree in order to impress his crush,...
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Disney’s ‘Tangled’: Movie Review
CPN rating: 5 out of 5 hands.Morally on point, entertaining feast for the eyes and ears. By Gabby Geraci Maybe it’s my unflinching admiration for Alan Menken’s work or the little girl who still lives...
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‘Super Brain’: Book Review
By Angelica Barrera-Cruz Written by Deepak Chopra, M.D., and Rudolph Tanzi, Ph D., Super Brain is a scientific work of art, in print. It is bound to inspire a variety of adult readers simply because it...
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Today’s spiritual reading: Pope Francis’ homily
The Mystical Rose © Catholic Parent Network TODAY WAS THE INSTALLATION OF POPE FRANCIS, and on this day he gave us the great gift of another amazing homily. Here at CPN we encourage you to sit down,...
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Teen lost in wilderness feels ‘God’s presence’
The Path © Catholic Parent Network A TEEN HIKER and his friend were recently discharged from the hospital after being treated for injuries and dehydration, according to Fox News. What was supposed to...
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Fun project for pre-schoolers: Grow your own beanstalk
By Gabby Geraci Beanstalk © Catholic Parent Network If you’re looking for an easy spring project, here’s one to consider. Have your pre-schooler take a glass or jar and place some cotton balls inside....
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‘If How-To’s Were Enough: We Would All Be Skinny, Rich, and Happy’ book review
By Angelica Barrera-Cruz This book is an eye-opener and a ground-shaker. The author, Brian Klemmer, calls the readers to wake up and start making their dreams come true. With examples that are easy to...
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Tricks to Help Dad Bond with His Preborn Baby
By Teresa Murphy There’s no doubt about it – it’s much easier for a new mother to bond with her preborn baby than it is for a new father. After all, baby is snuggled beneath Mommy’s heart for nine...
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How God, our father, sees us: A new dad’s reflection
By Javier Bustamante “And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me” - Matthew 18:5 It has been seven weeks now since my little Hannah was born. Like any new parent, it has...
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