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Amazing Grace

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Prayer, The Faith 9 Comments

I saw this father and his son in the Boston Marathon, which ran right past our house when we lived in Natick, Mass. That was in '98, so clearly these two are still going strong.Scratch that. They have gotten even stronger.Philippians 4:13, indeed.Ad Jesum per Mariam,*Updated to add: For those of you who aren't familiar with the Ironman Triathlon, … [Read more...]

To Know Him is to Love Him

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 4 Comments

Tomorrow is the feast of one of my very favorite saints, Father Josemaría Escrivà.Father Josemaría is my steadfast, straightforward friend in heaven. He is never afraid to speak the truth, and his honesty is often exactly what a person prone to equivocation (read: me) needs.If I find that I’m losing sight of my goals and consequently, losing hope, … [Read more...]

Scenes from CVBS (Day 1)

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events, The Faith 6 Comments

In the HallsIn the Gathering SpaceAnd (best of all!) In the NurseryBonus Section: Overheard in the Nursery“Hey,” began the little girl with the curls.“Hey,” responded Blondie.“I like your shirt.”“Thanks! I got it at The Gap, I think.”Shy pause.“I like your shoes.”“Thanks! I got them at…”And thus a rock-solid friendship was born.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]

Strange Encounters of the Sam’s Club Kind

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Parenting 6 Comments

I regret to inform you that I did not attend Joe’s game tonight. Did he make a catch like the gal below? Doesn’t matter; I wasn’t there.Nope, because we were basically out of food I had to swallow my guilt and ditch him. “I’m sorry, kid,” I told Joe. “How about I buy you some of those croissants you love?”I took our three girls with me rather than … [Read more...]

Great Expectations

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Sports Stuff 2 Comments

My husband wants Joe to make a catch like this tonight.Personally I’m even more impressed by her humility!Ad Jesum per Mariam,*Updated to Add: Okay, I'm a loser. The above footage is a spoof and features a stuntwoman (Phoenix Brown) and a well-placed bottle of Gatorade. I still like her humble little wave at the end!Here's the link to how they did … [Read more...]

Catholic Vacation Bible School 2008

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Subtitled: Off and RunningIt’s that time of the year again. CVBS 2008!I’m ready; I’m willing; I’m scared.Not really.Truth be told, our summer would not be complete without this whirlwind week of learning. Our parish does an awesome job of presenting the beautiful truths of our Catholic faith in a way that is as fun as it is orthodox.This year’s … [Read more...]