Monica SpeachMar 42 min readMonica's Review of the New "Cabrini" MovieWe will be hearing a lot about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini when a movie about her life premieres on March 8th. Titled Cabrini, the movie...
Monica SpeachAug 14, 20233 min read"Growing" Readers & Suggestions for Choosing Virtuous Books"The chief means of moral education is the telling of stories." ~ Alasdair MacIntyre I grew up surrounded by books. My father began his...
Monica SpeachMar 18, 20214 min readPracticing Virtue during LentWhen we think of Lent, we usually think of self-discipline: what are you giving up this year? Are you not putting sugar in your coffee?...
Monica SpeachNov 13, 20204 min readOur Heroic VeteransOver the past few weeks, I've found myself thinking more and more about our country, its founders, and other brave men and women who have...
Monica SpeachOct 14, 20204 min readSocialization...and SilenceThe topic of socialization is always a huge point of discussion for homeschool families, although I imagine it is not as big a deal now...
Monica SpeachSep 18, 20205 min readHomeschooling: How to Build a CurriculumAre you new to homeschooling? Do you feel lost or out-of-your-depth when it comes to planning a curriculum for your students? Are you...