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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 32 MIN

The Word Made Flesh and the Words We Read

from Ready, Willing, & Able · host Office of Education at the Catholic Diocese of Allentown

Genevieve O'Connor, MFA, MTS, is joined by Sister Immaculata Marie Policare to discuss the spiritual and practical importance of reading in Catholic families. Sister suggests that every encounter with Truth in the written word is an encounter with Jesus who is The Word. They discuss testimonies and research to highlight the benefits of reading for children of all ages. Genevieve and Sister agree that stories can play an important and helpful role in the moral formation of children and even college students. Later, Genevieve is rejoined by Dr. Mike St. Pierre to zero in on the idea that children today lack exposure to the "world of words" and tend to prefer a "world of images." The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of DistractionUncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy The Read Aloud Revival PodcastThe Chronicles of Narnia - Wonder - The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street - The World According to Humphrey - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Jane EyreWant to suggest a topic for the podcast? Fill out this form! God Bless. 

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Genevieve O'Connor, MFA, MTS, is joined by Sister Immaculata Marie Policare to discuss the spiritual and practical importance of reading in Catholic families. Sister suggests that every encounter with Truth in the written word is an encounter with Jesus who is The Word. They discuss testimonies and research to highlight the benefits of reading for children of all ages. Genevieve and Sister agree that stories can play an important and helpful role in the moral formation of children and even co...

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