“My heart is ready, Father. My heart is ready.”from The Passion of the Christimage courtesy of dvdtimes.uk … [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...]
Thought for the Day on this Great Day
Who is St. Joseph ~ and ~Why Does He Deserve So Much Honor?St. Joseph was Jesus' daddy and Our Lord is prone to hear him.Oh, and he is also Patron of the Universal Church, Fathers, Families, against doubt and hesitation, confectioners, craftsmen, workers, working people, laborers, happy and holy death, expectant mothers, house hunters, … [Read more...]
A Prayer Request for a Fellow Mom who has Breast Cancer
A sweetheart of a gal from our parish has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Melissa is one of those ladies who always has a great big smile for everyone. Her husband Roger is one of my son's den leaders and together they have five great kids.Will you please keep them in your prayers? … [Read more...]
Novena Prayer for Conversion from Contraception
by Rev. Thomas J. EuteneuerMarch 15, 2007This prayer is to be prayed prior to the Feast of the Annunciation (this year Monday, March 26th) from Saturday, March 17th to Sunday, March 25th, 2007 inclusive, as a novena of conversion for those who use or promote contraception.Heavenly Father, “from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its … [Read more...]
The Fast and the Feast of It
No offense, but I need all the help I can get.Thank goodness for people like Laura who post amazingly helpful Lenten meditations like this one! You will be inspired; you will be encouraged; you will run to your printer for a copy.Have a blessed First Sunday of Lent! … [Read more...]
My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation: the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
"Now, Master,you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared inthe sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel."Today on this great and beautiful feast, my thoughts are on the following: am I a light to others? am I open … [Read more...]
Have You Seen?
this amazing video? … [Read more...]
With heartfelt thanks…to Alice & Diane & YOU
I am going to shock your socks off in announcing:Alice has done it again.Something so unexpectedly delightful, even for Alice.Something beautiful,And caring,And bring-a-sad-miscarrying-mommy-to-tears-all-over-again thoughtful.This rosary, made by this lovely lady, arrived in the mail yesterday.It's so very pretty! My husband fingered it gently and … [Read more...]
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
...in our time of trial.We lost our little one today, (I was 11 weeks along), and for now I would just like to share this beautiful, consoling poem that was given to me by my dear friend Tina.Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your holy gifts. Let my weakness be penetrated with Your strength this very day that I may fulfill all the duties of my … [Read more...]
