This was what I read when I opened my copy of The Imitation of Christ this morning:Whatever the mind sees as good, ask and desire in fear of God and humility of heart. Above all, commit the whole matter to Me with true resignation, and say: “Lord, You know what is better for me; let this be done or that be done as You please. Grant what You will, … [Read more...]
Q & A for U & Me
So I waxed nostalgic yesterday and then asked myself, “How interesting, really, is all that? Do people care about my past life, or are they more interested in Angela’s anecdotes and my struggles with going/not going/going/not going Low-Carb. (I may be ready to blog about my nutritional struggles again…by next August…maybe...)I also alluded to my … [Read more...]
No Dumb Ox
St. Thomas Aquinas is the Dominican order’s greatest glory. He taught philosophy and theology with such genius that he is considered one of the leading Christian thinkers. His innocence, on a par with his genius, earned for him the title of “Angelic Doctor”.He is the patron saint of schools and of sacred theology.(From The Church's Year of Grace by … [Read more...]
A Fair Question
Daddy: Don’t put stickers on the furniture.Angela: Okay. What are furnitures?AMDG, … [Read more...]
The Preschooler’s Version of Here, Hold my Beer
“I’m a big girl! Watch!” This is why I like to pour the syrup.And it’s okay, really. It was only a 32-oz container of that 100% pure maple stuff.All for the Greater Glory of God, … [Read more...]
Calling All Young Professional Catholic Bloggers
My friend and reader Marie writes: I love reading your blog and many other [Catholic mom blogs.] However, I have to confess that—as much as I love reading all these blogs—it has become harder and harder to do so because I feel so out of touch with a huge segment of the posts - about raising a family, children, pregnancy, etc.Especially now that I … [Read more...]
Daily Advice from St. Francis de Sales
Karen shared a link to a webpage called Daily with De Sales, and I in turn have to share the wealth!Here is the good bishop’s advice from yesterday:I desire very little, and what I do desire I desire very little; I have hardly any desires, but if I were to begin my life all over again I would want to have none at all ... Ask for nothing, refuse … [Read more...]
A Homeschool Mothers’ Day of Renewal
Don’t you love a good day away? I’m talking about the kind of day where you attend Mass sans kids (and can actually get a few prayers in); the awesome, spirit-restoring kind of day where you are treated to a continental breakfast, a wonderful speaker, great conversations with friends old and new, and—to top it all off—an elegant luncheon as a … [Read more...]
Feeling Social Saturday
Enough about peanut butter-filled pretzels. Today let’s talk about food that’s good for you.On Tuesday I blogged about carrot juice popsicles. They sound gross, don’t they? Well, in reality they are very good—and in truth, my children (and husband) see me juicing the carrots and know that this juice is an ingredient.Ah, but do they see the spinach … [Read more...]
Kristen’s Back!
How I have missed her beautiful blog.With love & gratitude, … [Read more...]
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