Marge Fenelon

Friends, National Catholic Register correspondent, Barb Ernster, has a great article on motherhood resources in this week’s issue. Of course, it features yours truly and I thank Barb for the opportunity. Here’s the link: http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/put-the-mother-in-motherhood/

Friends, Here’s an excellent article by Sam Blumenfeld that I think you’ll appreciate reading. In the article, Mr. Blumenfeld discusses nihilism, a dire threat to our country, and particularly to our young people. I’m interested in knowing your impressions. Here’s the link: http://www.thenewamerican.com/opinion/sam-blumenfeld/11639-americas-new-religion-nihilism

Here’s a twist to the old adage, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” That may be, but not when we’re talking about ingesting hand sanitizer. That’s what some teens in the Los Angeles area have done, and doctors fear this may become a dangerous trend among our nation’s youth. You can read the KTLA.com article for yourself at the link below. … Continue reading →

  It’s been Fenelon Clan’s tradition to celebrate Easter from Easter Sunday all the way through to Pentecost. That’s why you’ll see us end letters and messages with “Blessed Easter” or “Easter Joy!” and our prayer corner, or home shrine, decked out in Paschal glory long after the Easter Bunny’s gone back to his burrow. Today I ran across Cardinal … Continue reading →

  I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Teresa Tomeo, Janet Morana, and Astrid Gutierrez about their new show, “The Catholic View for Women,” which will debut on EWTN this fall. I’ve seen the pilots and look forward to the series; I’m sure you will, too. It’s about time for a women’s talk show that has redeeming qualities, isn’t it? … Continue reading →

Friends, Today the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement on religious liberty, Our First, Most Cherished Liberty. It’s an important document that we all should read and absorb. The document can be found on the USCCB official web site – here’s the link: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/our-first-most-cherished-liberty.cfm I’d like to point out the need for us to be very savvy in … Continue reading →

Once touted as “the” solution for the decline of the public school system, charter schools are popping up all over the country. But, who’s running them? Do we really want our children to participate in them? As with all methods of education, we must do our own homework before signing our kids up for what could be an indoctrination scheme. … Continue reading →

I was overjoyed during Easter vigil at our parish this year. All of the seven readings, psalms, Epistle and Gospel were read! Oh, sure, it lengthened the service and I’ve heard folks complain when their parishes extend the Easter vigil to the point of being “too long” for them to tolerate. That makes me so very sad, because I think … Continue reading →

Easter Greetings, dear friends! As we wait upon the Lord’s Resurrection, I’d like to share with you Pope Benedict XVI’s address to those present during the Good Friday Way of the Cross at the Roman Colosseum. I think his words will be especially uplifting to families suffering particular trials and tribulations, either through separation, uncertainty, turmoil, or economic hardship. These … Continue reading →

  Sam Blumenfeld’s latest column for The New American is worth reading, even if you don’t have school-age children. Here’s the link: http://www.thenewamerican.com/opinion/sam-blumenfeld/11405-how-to-evaluate-your-childs-school