Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.For more details, please visit the family's website here. … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Bible
I haven’t asked my mother for anything upon her passing from this world.Only her photo album.And her Bible.My mother’s Bible is just a beautiful witness to the prayer life and spiritual journey of one very faith-filled woman. Her Bible is bursting with prayer cards, mass cards, family photos and novenas (both completed and in progress). It is … [Read more...]
Catholic Devotions Meme
I have been tagged by dear Donna at A Garden of Roses and Lilies for this Catholic devotions meme, surely one of the most beautiful memes that’s gone around.1. Favorite devotion or prayer to Jesus?Probably just talking to Him, though I really love the devotion Suggestions of the holy Antonius Maria Claret for spending a quarter of an hour before … [Read more...]
The Infant Kiss
It happened again at Mass on Christmas—three Masses in a row, now.I carry Camille on my hip when I go up for communion. She watches intently as the priest places the Eucharist on my tongue. Then, as we are walking back to our pew, she takes my face firmly in her hands and turns it toward her.And she presses her lips against mine.At no other time … [Read more...]
Prayers of Supplication and Thanksgiving
Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled (Lk 1: 45).Please join me saying a prayer of supplication or thanksgiving for the following: Mary Ellen’s twins, who have RSV virus; Molly & Jason’s 3 ½ year-old Johnny, who was non-responsive when Molly (a friend from our homeschool co-op) went to wake … [Read more...]
Called to be a Contradiction
This past weekend I had a conversation with a beautiful young lady from Poland. I asked about her brothers & sisters and she replied that she had none.And then she fairly exclaimed, "But you! You have 5 children! In Poland most people have only one or two children. We cannot afford to have more!"The conversation continued with my asking what her … [Read more...]
One Family’s Testimony to Hope
(photograph courtesy of CaringBridge.org. Photographer: Jensen Sutta)Our much-loved Alice recently posted a beautiful love story.Would you like to read another?I met this amazing family in January. At that time Bill's recovery from brain cancer looked hopeful. Now, however, it would seem that such is not God's will. Jackie's journal entry … [Read more...]
The Holiest of Hours
With the triple blessing of All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day upon us, I find myself crazy busy. You know the feeling: you make list upon list upon list and still you feel you’re forgetting something! (Because you probably are.)What better day than today, then, to just stop what you’re doing and...pray. Leonie is hosting The … [Read more...]
Please Offer Up a Pater for these 3 Dads
In the desert the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his child, all along your journey until you arrived at this place (Deut. 1:31). For Kevin, a simply wonderful husband and father. His wife Cathie is one of my dearest friends. Kevin has been out of work for too long now and has an important meeting today with an executive consulting … [Read more...]
The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart
As given by Our Lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.2. I will give peace in their families.3. I will console them in all their troubles.4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their … [Read more...]
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