Matthew and I are always reminding each other to highlight some of the great work of our friends in the blogosphere and other stuff.

The Pope has recently told us why we should have hope. Now Jen at Et Tu? tells us why she has hope. Read Beacons of Hope.

Pondering the fact that so many men and women had walked away from American life and willingly vowed not just to accept but to embrace chastity, obedience, and in some cases poverty — ideals that are utterly counterintuitive to those of us who were caught up in seeking comfort and completely unrestrained freedom — was a ray of hope so bright that even my extreme cynicism couldn’t quite block it out.

Our Friend Leticia at Causa Nostrae Laetitiae is asking for your vote. Don’t worry, it is only for Homeschool Blog Awards. She does a great job, so help her out if you can.

Jimmy V at Natural Family Life is all a twitter because the new edition of “The Art of NFP” has hit the shelves. Get yours while supplies last.

And for those of you who are as tired of hearing about the anti-Christian “Golden Compass”, enjoy the new trailer for the second Narnia movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian