Want a September freebie?

How about a free download? Christianaudio.com has a lot non-Catholic books able, but this month's free download also shows up for sale on Catholic websites. I'm off to the Endow retreat in a few days, this will be going along.

And I quote:

A family can develop only with a loving woman as its center.—Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Dancing with the 'Stars'

Found this at FoxNews today.  I was unaware that "Chaz" (formerly known as Chastity) Bono will be appearing in her/his new gender on Dancing With The Stars.  Fortunately, we never watch that show, but maybe if you do, now's a good time to stop.

Chaz will be dancing with a woman on the show in the upcoming season.  For teens who are in the throws of hormones and growing and fitting in, this is not a good time to add this to their concerns.  One would wonder if it's part of Chaz's plot for acceptance of this newfound "identity".

What makes Chaz a star, anyway?  Seriously.  I'd not heard much from the Bono's in a long time.  Is it a new transgender issue that brings on popularity?  If Chastity was so desperate to change identities, why not just stay out of the limelight and enjoy that newfound self?  Is it another issue of secular society doing what it can to avoid God?

It would be tough to have a child question their gender to the point of permanent change.  It would be tough to have to deal with questioning just what you're called to be.  In seeking out professional help, would they search for someone to take their side or to deal with harder issues?

Be prepared.  If it becomes "water cooler" conversation, how shall we respond?

Don't Let Your Kids Watch Chaz  -   click here for the Fox News article.