But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen, as he said.”Matt. 28:5-6A Happy, Holy Easter to you & yours!With love & blessings, … [Read more...]
Thank You!
The Catholic Blog Award nominations have been announced.Minnesota Mom is a contender in the categories of Best Designed Catholic Blog, Best Individual Catholic Blog, Best Written Catholic Blog, and Funniest Catholic Blog.I am not going to suggest that you go vote for me because there are a ton of amazing bloggers in all these categories—some really … [Read more...]
The Power of Prayer
Subtitled: What a Difference a Day Makes!I would like to thank you all for your prayers and kind comments yesterday. Really. I hesitated before I said anything about being sad and even had my husband read my “Buried” post before I published it. He reassured me that my words were not, as I feared, all pathetic and totally whiny, though I wonder if … [Read more...]
Thought for the Day
“Among the wonders worked by Jesus Christ, can any match the compassion he showed to the lepers? Somehow the wretchedness and horror of their condition represent everything about our lives that we consider impossible. Yet, when the leper approaches Christ filled with expectation, his entire life changes.” (Magnificat magazine, January 2008)Happy … [Read more...]
Noteworthy
I have heard through the blog vine that our Elizabeth is having a birthday! (Aren’t I presumptuous, calling her “ours” like that?) Happy Birthday to you, Mrs. Foss! You’re like, what? All of 28 now?Also on this date in history, we have a one-year blogiversary! Please stop by the wonderful Waltzing Matilda’s to wish her well. Do you not just feel … [Read more...]
Photo(s) of the Day
Subtitled: I Love my ChurchAccording to our wise old pastor, the Christmas season ends next Sunday on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. And here I’d been avowing that that it ended on Epiphany!That just goes to show what this cradle Catholic knows. Well, that’s what I love about the faith—there’s always room for learning (and humility).*In … [Read more...]
Real Comfort Food
Twelve years ago, I attended a conference featuring Scott and Kimberly Hahn. I was newly married and frankly, clueless as to what my future held. Nonetheless I took copious notes throughout their talks and when Kimberly spoke about how to be a better wife and mother, I really listened.One of the most helpful resources she provided was a list of … [Read more...]
To Auntie Sarah and Uncle Brian with Love on your Anniversary
13 years ago today, our mommy & daddy met at your wedding. Thank you, Uncle Brian, for misspelling Mommy’s name in the program—you typed it up as “Maraget,” as you’ll rightly recall, and she wouldn’t have met our father if she hadn’t gone over to complain about it—and thank you, Auntie Sarah, for agreeing to let Daddy be in your wedding despite … [Read more...]
Carolers at the Door
Last night, near the tale end of supper, I was hit with the sudden realization that I was getting sick. Hit like a sudden blizzard, that is. My throat started to throb and the coughing set in. I may even sneezed on the potpie.I’m kidding. I turned my head.(I think.)“Well, this really stinks,” I thought to myself, but to the family I spoke more … [Read more...]
Break out the Pink!
It’s Gaudete Sunday!“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.”(Phil. 4: 4, 5)When I went to my holy hour this morning, I was surprised to see what I had written in the book of intentions last Sunday: “That I may have the grace to grow in holiness this Advent.” Kind of ironic, don’t you think? One must be careful what one … [Read more...]
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