After an absolutely gorgeous day yesterday—that is, if you think sunshine & temps in the 70’s are satisfactory—our Saturday is starting out cold & gray. No matter. We can find our Easter joy elsewhere, right?Here are where my thoughts are this morning.Pregnancy tests will give you a false positive if you leave them sitting out long enough. Do I … [Read more...]
In the Garden
Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb. (John 19:41)Holy Saturday is a hard one, I think. On the one hand, we are past the grueling spiritual work-out that Good Friday represents. Whew! And yet, on the other hand, He hasn’t risen yet.I always find myself tempted to fudge on my Lenten resolutions on … [Read more...]
The Source of Life Gushed Forth for Souls, and the Ocean of Mercy Opened Up
Our Lord asked St. Faustina that we recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, especially as a novena on the nine days before the Feast of Mercy (April 15th this year).That means we begin today.This novena has always been a source of comfort and strength to my husband and me. Today we really need that strength, and I am blegging for your help in obtaining … [Read more...]
Hunkering down in the hope of hearing Him
You know what was really beautiful? Seeing the shining eyes and the flashing dimples of my 7-year-old as he emerged from the confessional on Saturday evening. What was funny was the way he then confided to me—in hushed whispers—that “Father said he likes emptying the dishwasher!” My son seemed so surprised by this.Myself, I was smiling to reflect … [Read more...]
Blahg Blahg Blahg
So Kristen made a comment the other day that got me thinking.You’ve read Kristen’s blog, I know. This doesn’t surprise you.In answering the following question on her “Everything Meme”—“How many people are you sending this to?”—she replied, “Over 6 billion in potency.”Wow. She’s right, you know. That’s the power of the Internet. That’s the … [Read more...]
The Path to Temperance is Steep but Pretty
It is remarkable how good your food tastes when suddenly you are eating a whole lot less of it.This is my observation after having been back on the program for one day.Well, I want food to taste good! So I am very pleased with this outcome.I am also very....challenged by my return to the points system. No pain no gain, right? Except in my case it’s … [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...]
Good Morning! Do you know where your children’s church shoes are? And how’s that coffee?
I have a hundred and one things I'd like to talk to you about, but for now I would just like to wish you a blessed Fourth Sunday of Lent (it's Laetare Sunday and Lent is halfway over!) and a happy day at home with your family. If you're like me, you're having your corned beef and cabbage tonight instead of yesterday! It's a festive weekend all … [Read more...]
Will they be serving him corned beef tonight?
Brother Fergus is "a Cork man living in France, a friar of the Irish province of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) living and studying with the French Dominicans."And if all that's not enough, he's got a new blog to boot.Congratulations, Brother Fergus! A Blessed St. Pat's to you. … [Read more...]
“Mile High”: An Allegory for Lent or just a Stadium?
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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