Summer

Time to relax and enjoy the sun, right?  Well ... yes...but, we're working, too. (Idleness is the devil's workshop, you know!) This week our writers and staff are getting organized for issue #2 of The Voice of Valor.  Since it is scheduled for publishing in September, our theme will be related to education.  Some interesting topics are in store, and you'll find a new feature, too!  

Any readers with thoughts about the first issue they'd like to share, or questions and comments for the editor, feel free to send them in.  The CONTACT US link provides information on how to contact us electronically, or through the postal service.  We'd love to have your input!

In the meantime, enjoy your summer, and watch for our new issue in September!

Ideas?

Recently a reader suggested that we consider an article on debt, in a future edition of The Voice of Valor.  We thought that was a great idea!  Money in general and debt in particular is definitely an area of concern in our day. The suggestion made us want to ask if there are other topics readers think would be relevant to young Catholic teens and adults, and which you might like to see discussed in our magazine.  If you've got ideas, we'd love to hear them!  Leave a comment or send them to us via our contact link above.  Thanks!

Thanks!

We've received so many great comments from many of you, regarding the premier issue of The Voice of Valor!  It's wonderful to have such positive support. Most comments have come via email, and so are not visible on the blog itself.  Hopefully more people will leave their input on the blog.

A little bit of trivia regarding the blog....
     1) It's been viewed over 400 times (most since the premier issue was posted)
     2) It's been read by people all over the world ... literally!  There have been visitors
           from the United States, Germany, Russia, France...even Malaysia and Japan!

Thanks to those who have ordered print subscriptions, also.  We're quite excited about that, and will get them out to you promptly.

The Voice of Valor staff has already begun planning for the next issue (due out Sept. 15, 2012). We have a bunch of great ideas and some new writers, too!   As before, we welcome submissions from young Catholics!  Use the CONTACT US link above if you'd like to be a part of this venture!

God bless you~

Premier Issue!

It's here!  We are delighted to announce that the first issue is now available for reading.  Click on the READ CURRENT ISSUE tab above and enjoy!  Please leave a comment to let us know what you think.  Thanks!

Those interested in obtaining a print copy may request one using the CONTACT US tab above.  Or, orders can be sent to:

Voice of Valor
P.O. Box 6324
Spokane, WA 99217-0906

$6 per copy, includes postage
Orders of 5 or more copies $5 each

New Look!

What do you think?  Still needs a little tweaking, but we decided to use our new logo on this blog.  The first issue is just days away from posting here.  Come back and check it out over the weekend!  We can't wait to share it with you.

Cover art!

We've got a little surprise to share!  Click on the "Read Current Issue!" tab above, and see the cover of our first issue.  Before long, the entire magazine will be there, too.  Stay tuned...  

Queen of Mothers

Mary Queen of Mothers, who bore the Word Incarnate, bless our endeavors to expand the Kingdom of thy Divine Son through the humble pages of our magazine!

Mary, Dearest Mother

Mary, dearest Mother,

From they heavenly height,

Look on us thy children

Lost in earth's dark night.

Mary purest creature,

Keep us free from sin,

Help us erring mortals,

Grace in Heaven to win.

Mary, Queen and Mother,

Get us still more grace;

With still greater fervor,

Now to run our race.

Daughter of the Father,

Lady kind and sweet;

Lead us to our Father,

Leave us at His feet.

~ Fr. Faber

Ave Maria, gratia plena, ora pro nobis!