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A Prayer Request for a Fellow Mom who has Breast Cancer

March 16, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Prayer Leave a Comment

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...]

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

March 16, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

...according to my 4-year-old.You've heard that God never sleeps, I'm sure.But did you know the reason?According to Avila, it's because "Heaven doesn't have a bed!"So now you know. … [Read more...]

Novena Prayer for Conversion from Contraception

March 15, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Prayer Leave a Comment

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...]

Thoughts of Oahu

March 15, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Travel Leave a Comment

Part II: PolynesiaWe spent our first day on Oahu at the Polynesian Cultural Center, which was very fun, very educational and a great introduction to Hawaii. Did you know that Hawaii was part of Polynesia? I sure didn’t! (This doesn’t bode well for my students, I know.)Seven Polynesian islands are showcased in the form of a series of villages: … [Read more...]

Thoughts of Oahu

March 14, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Marriage, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Travel Leave a Comment

Part I: the ParticularsOur weeklong stay on Oahu was, for my husband and me, a brief but fairly comprehensive introduction to our 50th state.Let’s get this out of the way right now: I cried when we left Hawaii.It was just that perfect a vacation.It is just that beautiful a state.Hawaii is proof of God’s goodness, love and incredible artistry. Words … [Read more...]

Springtime

March 13, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Real Learning Leave a Comment

...chez les Crazy Minnesotans.PS. That's our backyard. … [Read more...]

Not too Pooped to Hula

March 12, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Original Art Leave a Comment

At least, not in my daughter's opinion! … [Read more...]

Black Monday

March 12, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Blogging, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

...is what you get when you cross the effects of a 4-hour time zone difference with an additional hour lost to having "sprung ahead."I am looking forward to blogging about my vacation.Perhaps I will do so when I have taken a vacation from my vacation.And I'm kidding.I think.I'll let you know when I'm cognizant.~ Self-portrait on the beach while … [Read more...]

What a Difference a Day Makes!

March 11, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me 20 Comments

Here is a photo of my winter world last Sunday.And here is a photo of my winter world the following day.Go Northwest Airlines! Go Hawaii!Did you know I'd been away? : )Ed. note: My husband, being a prudent man, asked me to wait to blog about our trip until we returned. So here we go! Are you ready to re-live our week on Oahu? Highlights include the … [Read more...]

“Mile High”: An Allegory for Lent or just a Stadium?

March 9, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Lent, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

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...]

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