Marian Horvat responds to questions

What People Are Asking

QUESTIONS FOR DR. HORVAT

	Please Explain the Magic in Narnia and Middle Earth Read the books; do not watch the movies
	For Introductions, Who Takes the First Step, Man or Woman? Follow the old rules & avoid the egalitarian dating game
	Are Talking Animals in Children's Books Good? The important role of wholesome folklore and fairy tales
	To Read or Not to Read The Mystical City of God? Never was a book so scrutinized and so firmly approved
	Three Questions about the Christ Child of Pichincha A moving testimony by a reader
	How to Fight the 'Toy Mentality' with Babies at Mass? Dealing with the tendency of adults to make babies the center of attention
	What to Do: A Daughter at Loyola & a Son at Home? Suggestions for dealing with older children without a strong CR formation
	What are the links between Our Lady of Good Success in Quito & Madrid? The same title given in the same time period, but some differences
	Where to Find Appropriate Counter-revolutionary Dress for Women? It takes effort, but elegant, modest garments can be found
	What Statue Most Resembles Our Lady of Fatima? Jacinta affirmed the closest similarity was Our Lady of Sameiro
	Is There a Prayer or Feast day for La Conquistadora? A prayer, her novena of Masses, annual Festival, & large wardrobe
	Should Boys with Feminine Tendencies Be Corrected? Correction is not only good but necessary for their proper formation
	Is the Blue Scapular Linked to the Conceptionists? Our Lady gave it to Ven. Ursula Benincasa, founder of the Theatine nuns
	Could You Recommend Good Medieval History Books? Suggestions for reading material on the Age of Faith
	About Monarchy and Democracy Finding good Catholic history textbooks for your children
	How Does a Mother Teach Obedience to Young Children? On setting boundaries for your children
	Are Students Less Educated Today than 50 Years Ago? About the decay of American education
	How Should Deacons Be Addressed? Addressing deacons and formal written closings for Prelates
	Who Should Learn Etiquette First: The Parents or the Children A reader asks about a courtesy class for girls
	Where Can I Find Stories that Teach Catechism? Sources for exempla and other stories that teach catechism
	Boys and GI Joe Dolls A mother questions her instinct to reject GI Joe-type dolls for her sons