Among Women ReadHER 8.4.12

Among Women ReadHER

8.4.12

The Dark Knight Rises

By Peggy Noonan from her column, Declarations, at the Wall Street Journal

Lots to think about on the state of culture, as it pertains to violence, entertainment, and parenting.

50 Encouraging Tweets for Women from (in)courage
Posted by (in)courage
A fun Christian site for women with some cool quotes from Twitterers.


How Children Evangelize Us
By Gretchen Filz at CatholicMom
A great article on how "a little child shall lead them."


5 Steps to Embracing NFP
By Renee McGuire at The Practicing Catholic
Good stuff here.


A Jury of My Peers
By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe at The Boston Pilot
Jaymie talks about her months seated on a grand jury. 


What Guys Need to Know About Women
By Marge Fenelon at CatholicMom
An excellent explanation of the gifts femininity can bring to the workplace. My book, due out in 2013, talks about a women's gifts, among other themes.


Lou Xiaoying: Story of Chinese Woman Who Saved and Raised 30 Abandoned Babies in China
As Reported in The Daily Mail, London
This might just be woman of the year, or of the decade -- if they were voting in China.


Athletes Astound But "Fairness" Rule Leaves Us Dismayed
By Mary Beth Hicks at Family Events
Some folks think a US gymnast -- the reigning world champion -- ought to have been able to compete for an individual medal.

Regis Jesuit student and Olympian Missy Franklin, a gold medalist swimmer, backed by her fellow classmates.  


Not an article, but an announcement of a free online course called "Pillars of Catholicism" being offered beginnning Aug 20 from John Paul University. You might wish to check it out.