We slowed our pace way down last week. The focus (I hope) was where it should be: on the symbolically rich and liturgically beautiful Triduum.It still got crazy, (at times), as you will see. To the glory of God and to our amusement, (most times), we survived.Here’s my list of the best of the best or, at the very least, the most notorious: I … [Read more...]
At Long Last
“Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has been risen.”(Luke 24:5)Happy Easter! … [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...]
Let us lift up our eyes to the Son of God
So are you starving, same as me? : )Just a couple of items on this good Good Friday. One, and this is so awesome, I received an answer to my prayer this morning. That is to say, a “Yes!”So if you said a prayer for the special intention for which I so fervently blegged, you are awesome, too, and I thank you with all my heart.I mean it. It wasn't … [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...]
A Scene from our Seder Meal
I apologize for the blurry image. The good camera is on the fritz again, which is another story for a different day.Anyway, this is the first seder we have had. It was a wonderful but condensed celebration; we started at 6:00 and needed to leave at 6:30 for the Holy Thursday Mass. Talk about girding one's loins and eating like those who are in … [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...]
The Loveliness of Our Beloved Pope
“Now there are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit…” (I Corinthians 12:4)When I blogged about my participation in World Youth Day ’93, I never mentioned my reaction to hearing our beloved pope in person. I have heard that this phenomenon was common among the faithful—indeed, to the extent that it was a phenomenon!Basically what happened is that … [Read more...]
Calling All Bakers!
Now’s your chance to enter to enter the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest!Hey, you’re going to be dusting off some of your favorite recipes for Easter, anyway. Why not give it a go?According to the press release I received, the contest gives amateur cooks the chance to submit their original recipes to compete for a $1 million prize.There are new … [Read more...]
No Fooling
Look what I found when I was digging through some old files this afternoon.And on today of all days!Well, all I can say is some jokes just tell themselves. (You are still welcome to make them, however.)I'm wondering, though, if there anyone else brave enough ("brave" being the negotiable term, of course) to post a twenty-year-old passport photo?Or … [Read more...]
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