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Cate’s First Communion Retreat

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by CateThis is my First Communion treasure box. I got a white ribbon; I think it means purity. With the white ribbon there is also a story about a boy named Joe Henry and the title of it is “A Piece of White Ribbon.” And I got a key; they said it was the key to my heart so that only Jesus could go in.There is a little figure of Jesus with a chalice … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 9

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 9 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are sunflowers.I will make them by thinking of Jesus.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always thinking about Your Heavenly Father.I want to think about You all day long.Today I will try very hard to remember Youat … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 8

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 8 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are lilies of the valley.I will make them by keeping away from sin.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always sure to stay away from every sin.I want to stay far away from every kind of sin like You did.Today I will try … [Read more...]

In May, the Month the Mary

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Happy May Day!Happy Month of Mary!Happy Feast of the Ascension! (Even though they have transferred this feast to Sunday in my state, it is still Ascension Thursday in my heart. I am a little bit of a rebel in that regard.)There is so much that one could do today, it will be hard to choose.We have made some simple May Day baskets (very simple, of … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 7

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 7 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are jasmine.I will make them by being diligent.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You worked and studied very hard.I want to be diligent just like You were.Today I will try very hard to do everything I have to doat home, at … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 6

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 6 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are daisies.I will make them by being obedient.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always obedient.I want to do what I am told just like You did.Today I will try very hard to obeyat home, at school and at play.I will try … [Read more...]

Daddy Math

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This is a test. You will gain 5 minutes on the computer for every question you get right. You may not ask Mommy any questions. You may not speak to each other.1. Angela goes to bed at 9:00 p.m. She wakes up at 8:00 a.m. How long did Angela sleep? (This is a trick question, of course. Typically Angela screams in protest for a good half an hour … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 5

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 5 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are bluebells.I will make them by being cheerful.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were never mean or unpleasant.I want to be cheerful just like You were!Today I will try very hard to be cheerfulat home, at school and at … [Read more...]