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Theresa Linden
Nov 24 min read
What the souls in purgatory wish we knew
The Church teaches that these souls rely on our prayers to relieve some of their temporal suffering and speed their journey to heaven.
Carolyn Astfalk
Oct 313 min read
Public Libraries Ain't What They Used to Be
We want parents and grandparents to be confident in choosing books, knowing that they’ll not only find a good story but one that reflects a
Marie Keiser
Sep 121 min read
I have never celebrated Halloween, but I hope to this year. Here's why.
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Sarah Robsdottir
Aug 195 min read
Dr. Seuss and the Power of Writing Constraints
I was recently inspired by a quote attributed to Theodor Seuss Geisel , the beloved children's author better known as Dr. Seuss: ...
Carolyn Astfalk
Jul 183 min read
5 Saint Novels Your Teen Will Love
Through misperception or stale storytelling, the lives of the saints may seem boring or irrelevant. They are quite the opposite!
Marie Keiser
Jul 33 min read
Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor
Signatures are sacred—perhaps a strange thing to say when signing things usually seems more like a pointless formality.
Marie Keiser
Jun 204 min read
The Truth About Love
The word love gets thrown around a lot, and we often say it without really understanding what it means. I love him. God is love. I love...
Theresa Linden
Apr 295 min read
5 Ways to Be a Good Friend
To have a good friendship, it helps to know how to be a good friend, so here are 5 suggestions!
Carolyn Astfalk
Apr 163 min read
Trusting God with Our Fate
Did you see the recent solar eclipse in North America? Were you awed or unimpressed? What about your anticipation of the eclipse? Those...
Antony B. Kolenc
Apr 34 min read
Who Was That Masked Man?
Imagine sitting by yourself in your family room on a spring night, watching television or playing video games. You’re enjoying your...
Theresa Linden
Mar 151 min read
Faith Through Fiction: Saint Patrick's Day Special
On March 17th, many will celebrate the feast day of Saint Patrick of Ireland, whether they are Catholic or not and whether they are Irish...
Marie Keiser
Mar 13 min read
The Church is a Storyteller
Once upon a time, everyone was waiting. What were they waiting for, you might ask? Well, not all of them really knew. They were waiting...
Carolyn Astfalk
Feb 204 min read
Should We Encourage Catholic Teens to Read Romance?
Romance remains a popular subgenre in the Young Adult market, but is reading romance healthy for adolescents? Some parents may be...
T. M. Gaouette
Feb 21 min read
When you gaze up at Jesus
God’s gift is an offering of His only Son for our sins. Does that make you think twice about your sins? When you gaze up at Jesus during...
Marie Keiser
Jan 122 min read
Epiphany . . . What's the Big Deal?
When I was little, Epiphany was one of my favorite feasts. My parents had a beautiful nativity scene, of which the most exciting and...
Leslea Wahl
Dec 31, 20232 min read
What Will the New Year Bring?
Welcome to 2024! While the end of December is a great time for reflection on the past year, January provides the perfect opportunity to...
Leslea Wahl
Dec 19, 20233 min read
An Unusual Writing Project and a Christmas Story
Have you ever heard of an Exquisite Corpse? I know that doesn’t sound very Christmasy, but CatholicTeenBooks has several Christmas-themed...
Marie Keiser
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Imagine Jesus Coming Over to Your House
The season of Advent has it hard. When Christmas lights—and Christmas presents—take over store displays the second Halloween is over, and...
Cynthia T. Toney
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Gift of Self
If someone baked me an Italian cream cake for Christmas, I would be pleased. If someone spent the time showing me how to bake one and...
Cynthia T. Toney
Nov 20, 20232 min read
When It’s OK to Be Loud
Shh! We know the times and places when we’re supposed to be quiet or to speak softly: When a baby or sick person is sleeping. When...
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