Our Lord asked St. Faustina that we recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, especially as a novena on the nine days before the Feast of Mercy (April 15th this year).That means we begin today.This novena has always been a source of comfort and strength to my husband and me. Today we really need that strength, and I am blegging for your help in obtaining … [Read more...]
A Scene from our Seder Meal
I apologize for the blurry image. The good camera is on the fritz again, which is another story for a different day.Anyway, this is the first seder we have had. It was a wonderful but condensed celebration; we started at 6:00 and needed to leave at 6:30 for the Holy Thursday Mass. Talk about girding one's loins and eating like those who are in … [Read more...]
Hunkering down in the hope of hearing Him
You know what was really beautiful? Seeing the shining eyes and the flashing dimples of my 7-year-old as he emerged from the confessional on Saturday evening. What was funny was the way he then confided to me—in hushed whispers—that “Father said he likes emptying the dishwasher!” My son seemed so surprised by this.Myself, I was smiling to reflect … [Read more...]
Cabin Fever or the Black Plague?
Whatever it is, I feel like this house is about to implode.We are so ready for spring to be here. … [Read more...]
“Mile High”: An Allegory for Lent or just a Stadium?
Part Three of This Lenten Train is Bound for GloryA post composed of photos and quotes.“Man is a pilgrim all his life, a pilgrim of the Absolute, traveling towards a goal, seeking the face of God.” Pope John Paul the Great, Audience, Rome, 1986“Blow the trumpet in Zion! Proclaim a fast, call an assembly!” (Joel 2: 12-18)“Brothers and sisters: we … [Read more...]
Denver was no Different
Part Two of This Lenten Train is Bound for GloryMile High Stadium; DenverSo where were we?Ah, yes. We were in Palo Alto with my cousins and I was going through Complete Caffeine Withdrawal.As I was saying, a black cloud was descending over my head lower and lower and was threatening to consume my mood entirely when—through a sudden intervention of … [Read more...]
This Lenten Train is bound for Glory
I just wish that the dessert cart would stop going past me in the aisle!And the smell of the coffee from the dining car is just killing me.It’s true and I know you know it, but when comes to giving up coffee for Lent, I’m a goner.Here. I’ll explain.Coffee and I go way back to my freshman year of college, where we were dorm-mates. Since that time I … [Read more...]
Happy 2nd Sunday of Lent!
How are you? : ) … [Read more...]
We interrupt your Friday
…to bring you the following announcement:I have turned off my comments for Lent.Except for Sundays.And best friends’ birthdays.I hadn’t planned on making a formal announcement because I thought that, given my excessive love of comments, my decision would be obvious.I am the sort of happily clueless person, by the way, who assumes that people get … [Read more...]
Lenten Meme
I have been tagged by Barbara and Matilda to participate in a Lenten meme. I am not worthy, but here goes.What is your favorite Sorrowful Mystery?It’s a bit funny, being asked which one of these is my “favorite.”I think that the 2nd Sorrowful Mystery is very powerful, given that the fruit of the mystery is “to atone for sins of the flesh” and said … [Read more...]
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