Direct we beg you, O, Lord, our actions by Your holy inspirations and carry
them on by Your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may
begin always with You and by You be happily ended.
them on by Your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may
begin always with You and by You be happily ended.
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Mary Kochan
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Craig Huggart
Craig Huggart has been married to a wonderful woman for over 22 years. They live in Birmingham, AL where they homeschool their 5 children. Craig holds an MBA from the University of Alabama and is a trainer at a large law firm. He freelances as a speaker and blogger. He has a passion for technology and helping people find more rest in their lives. Visit his blog at www.craighuggart.com.
Katherine Andes
Katherine Andes is the co-author with Matt Pinto of Friendly Defenders Catholic Flash Cards. She is also a freelance writer for business communications, advertising, and grants. You can write her at katherineandes@hotmail.com or visit her web site at KatherineAndes.com.
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Holly Pierlot is a homeschooling mother of five children from Prince Edward Island, Canada. She is a teacher by profession and a former Catechetics Director. Presently she freelances for various Catholic family periodicals and is an international conference speaker. Holly is author of A Mother's Rule of Life and her website is www.mothersruleoflife.com.
Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur has a Master of Arts in Applied Theology from Elms College, and is editor of SpiritualWoman.net. She is also the author of Letters to Mary from a Young Mother (2004).
Michael St. Pierre
Michael St. Pierre is the Dean of Students at Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, NJ. A sought-after speaker and author, Mike's focus is in the value of meaningful work and work-life balance. Mike blogs daily at http://www.thedailysaint.com/.
Lisa M. Hendey is a mother of two sons, webmaster of numerous Web sites, including http://www.catholicmom.com/ and Catholic Mom Moments blog, and an avid reader of Catholic fiction and non-fiction.
Holly Pierlot
Holly Pierlot is a homeschooling mother of five children from Prince Edward Island, Canada. She is a teacher by profession and a former Catechetics Director. Presently she freelances for various Catholic family periodicals and is an international conference speaker. Holly is author of A Mother's Rule of Life and her website is www.mothersruleoflife.com.
Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur has a Master of Arts in Applied Theology from Elms College, and is editor of SpiritualWoman.net. She is also the author of Letters to Mary from a Young Mother (2004).
Michael St. Pierre
Michael St. Pierre is the Dean of Students at Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, NJ. A sought-after speaker and author, Mike's focus is in the value of meaningful work and work-life balance. Mike blogs daily at http://www.thedailysaint.com/.
Mary Kochan
Mary Kochan is Senior Editor for Catholic Exchange. She gets things done while homeschooling two of her grandchildren and keeps her 43 folders in a home office in Douglasville, GA, where she does a little happy dance every time her inbox is empty.
Craig Huggart
Craig Huggart has been married to a wonderful woman for over 22 years. They live in Birmingham, AL where they homeschool their 5 children. Craig holds an MBA from the University of Alabama and is a trainer at a large law firm. He freelances as a speaker and blogger. He has a passion for technology and helping people find more rest in their lives. Visit his blog at www.craighuggart.com.
Katherine Andes
Katherine Andes is the co-author with Matt Pinto of Friendly Defenders Catholic Flash Cards. She is also a freelance writer for business communications, advertising, and grants. You can write her at katherineandes@hotmail.com or visit her web site at KatherineAndes.com.
How to Achieve Success
posted by: Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
I have been reading Never Better: All Things Considered
by Sally Connolly. The book is primarily how she learned to cope after losing her husband of 37 years, but in it, she offered this wonderful explanation of how to achieve success:
To achieve success, thus, follow the lead set by the exemplars of excellence. First, look carefully at your interests and find something you are passionate about. Then, look realistically at the skills you possess as well as your potential for developing them or acquiring new ones. Rather than a headlong, helter-skelter dash, set a plan. Bolster your self-confidence by celebrating minor accomplishments along the way. Don't be surprised by setbacks, and don't be fearful of them. Detours on the road to success are only temporary glitches. Work through them and keep your eyes on the ultimate goal. Follow the roadmap you have set, enthusiastically devote time and effort, and visualize success. And finally, enlist the aid and support of family and friends. Telling them about your plans can help keep you on track. Most importantly, never give up."
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