The Catholic Company is looking for the cutest First Communion photo of 2009. We all know it’s your child, anyway, so send that photo in! You might win a $100 gift card.Here is the link for more details: First Communion Photo ContestAnd may God bless you and your First Communicant!Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
An Impromptu Poll
The 3rd Commandment EditionCate and I have just returned from a trip to the grocery store, where I found myself annoyed by the number of people shopping on a Sunday.Note the contradiction.I can rationalize my actions just fine and so I’m going to ask you: Do you think it’s sinful to run one’s errands on a Sunday? Is there a difference between, say, … [Read more...]
A Corny Request
…and other thoughts.Happy 5th Sunday of Lent, everyone! How is it going?I will tell you that I had an…interesting week, in that I tried to go without my beloved morning cup of half-caff. My motives were two-part—one, I would sacrifice the taste of the coffee, which I love, and two, I would cut way back on my caffeine consumption and as such, be a … [Read more...]
Catholics Come Home
“We are Catholic. Welcome home.”Those are the closing words of a powerful video developed and promoted by the organization Catholics Come Home. According to their website, these videos were first aired in Phoenix during Lent of 2008. “For those who had fallen away from the practice of their faith, it lets them know that we want them to come home,” … [Read more...]
The Spirit is A’Movin’
I have a little assignment for you. I would like you to be on the lookout today for the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life. He’s present. What’s He up to?I’ll go first with an example.A week ago on Saturday evening, I had plans to attend a ladies’ night out. Some of my very best friends-of-the-heart were getting together at Cathie’s house, … [Read more...]
Nap Attack
Either this kid is narcoleptic or she's just channeling her mother.Again.AMDG, … [Read more...]
And I even drive a Chevrolet.
It’s inevitable.No matter how many times I take this quiz—no matter how many answers I change here or there—I always get the same result.Do I cool down with an iced coffee or a cold beer? Doesn’t matter. The verdict is always…You Are Baseball GamesYou like old fashioned things. You're one of those people who values tradition.You enjoy a slow pace … [Read more...]
Flood Update/The Power of Prayer
I would very much like to thank you for praying for my family. The snowstorm that they got last night hasn’t helped matters much, but they are holding tight. My mom and dad, bless their 84-year-old little hearts, are not (presently) at risk, though my dad’s got his sump pump working overtime.He’s always been a handy man, my dad.I was thinking about … [Read more...]
O Happy Feast of the Annunciation!
This post was originally published on March 26, 2007. Our Lady said yes for the human race. Each one of us must echo that yes for our own lives.(Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God)This beautiful quote came my way via Helen at Castle of the Immaculate.For more resources on the Feast of the Annunciation, visit: Catholic Culture.org Women for … [Read more...]
Prayers, please!
I have many family members and friends who are at great risk from this flood.Prayer for Protection against Storms and FloodsGraciously hear us, O Lord, when we call upon You,and grant unto our supplications a calm atmosphere,that we, who are justly afflicted for our sins,may, by Your protecting mercy, experience pardon.Through Christ our … [Read more...]
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