“Can a woman forget her infant, so as not to have pity on the son of her womb? And if she should forget, yet will I not forget thee” (Isaiah 49:15).The events that inspired the Feast of Candlemas (celebrated liturgically on February 2nd) are those of the Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple and the Purification of Our … [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...]
Little One, I Loved You So
Non habemus hic manentem civitatem--here we have no lasting city. St. Josemaría Escrivá The other night, as we were lying in bed and talking, I apologized to you via my husband for this roller coaster ride that my blog has taken you on.“That’s the nature of a blog,” my husband said simply. “That’s life. There are ups and downs.”He’s right, I … [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...]
