by Megan Sheehan | Dec 30, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, In Practice, Library, Resource Library, Uncategorized
If you have ever taken a small child to the pediatrician, chances are the doctor has told you to read aloud together at home. Public libraries sponsor programs to encourage parents to read aloud to their children a thousand books before Kindergarten. Toddler story...
by Megan Sheehan | Dec 30, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, In Practice, Library, The Liberal Arts Educator, The Liberal Arts Vision, Theology, Uncategorized
This time of year I love listening to the Little House on the Prairie series. There is something endearing about the repeated references to hard work, delicious food made from scratch and rich encounters with living off the land. While the Wilder family received...
by Megan Sheehan | Dec 2, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, History, In Practice, Library, The Liberal Arts Educator, Uncategorized
Man is by nature body and soul, and therefore, our bodies are not accidental. We know this intellectually as Catholics, but we also experience this reality when we move and strive physically. There is tremendous satisfaction and joy when our bodies are attuned to...
by Megan Sheehan | Nov 25, 2025 | Catholic Identity & Culture, Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, In Practice, Library, Theology, Uncategorized
By the beginning of December, stores have filled up with the ribbons and wrappings of the commercial Christmas season. Meanwhile, as Catholics we are ushering in a new liturgical year. It is during this Advent season that we focus on the prayerful joy of preparation...
by Megan Sheehan | Sep 28, 2025 | Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, Library, The Liberal Arts Educator, Uncategorized, Virtue
What is it that makes evaluation of others in the work setting seem so difficult? Many earnest followers of Christ feel tension when it comes to judging others’ work. Our desire for solid working relationships with the faculty and staff can feel like an obstacle to...
by Megan Sheehan | Sep 8, 2025 | Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Free Content, Library, Member School Content, Uncategorized
In anticipation of St. Hildegard of Bingen’s feast day on September 17, ICLE is pleased to share this reflection from our partner, Classical School Solutions. One of the most radiant examples of a saint who cherished beauty is St. Hildegard of Bingen, a...
