The purpose of Catholic home schooling is the teaching and training of children at home in order to preserve the Catholic Faith in the family and to preserve the Catholic Faith in our country. ~ Fr. John Hardon
We always start our school year with a Homeschooling Novena and meditating on our Mission & wise counsel. This year I was prompted to share some of the great sermons that have served us well over the years. Specifically, the meditation on the Seven Sorrows of Mary & the Homeschooling Mother. Our Lady of Sorrows is the ultimate Patron of Homeschooling Mothers!
To take my children to a place of refuge where they can fall in love with Jesus, with training and instruction befitting the Lord. Eph 6:4
To make our home a place that radiates His joy & peace. To serve eachother, grow in faith, grow in virtue, and give glory to God in all we do & learn. We pray to model the Holy Family.
Below is an excerpt from Father’s talk and an abbreviated list. I encourage you to listen to one or all of the sermons in their entirety (see links below).
The Seven Sorrows of Homeschooling Mothers
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Loneliness
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Overwhelmed
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Society Around Us
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Financial Issues
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Husband
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Catholic Priests/Pastors
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Special Needs & Learners
More sorrow, more JOY!
HOMESCHOOLING MEDITATIONS:
The Most Holy Rosary: A Spiritual Weapon for Homeschool Families in These Difficult Times
Homeschoolers Come Out of Egypt
Homeschooling and Restoration
Saint Michael and Homeschooling
The Seven Sorrows of Homeschooling Mothers
Sloth: The Vice of Homeschoolers
I love those series of sermons. I’ve always found SO MANY good and helpful things in them. This one in particular is one of my favorites.