16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity.These are the words, taken from yesterday’s Mass readings, that spoke to my heart this morning.There … [Read more...]
Priorities
Having our beloved friends from Idaho over for dinner last night was wonderful.Waking up to stacks & stacks of dishes is not.I am aching to post but all that must wait, because in addition to attending to the risotto-crusted china, I must also obey the directives on the note taped above my computer, which reads:God first.Then John,and then the … [Read more...]
A Triptych of Fall Favorites
Oh, how I love the Fall.And it is not only because of my October birthday (ahem! 40 years young this year!) although one's birthday does lend a festive tone to any season.More than that, it's the color.It's the crisp, Fall air on a Sunday afternoon.It's the baking.And finally, it's the feast days!So here, then, is a triptych of Fall favorites, … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Evelyn!
My goddaughter is four today!I think that her birthday will be very special because her mommy (my dear friend Jennifer) has recently given birth to twin baby boys! Read about her awesome family here.And then please say a prayer for them.We love you, Evie! … [Read more...]
A Fight to the End for the Unborn
See David Bereit's article about Planned Parenthood trying to overturn the abortion ban in South Dakota here.And then go here to help. … [Read more...]
Did these guys know me in college?
Margaret --[noun]:A beat poet working the streets'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.comThanks, Dawn! This was fun. … [Read more...]
What is Truth?
Today is the feast of Father Kim and the Korean martyrs.These 103 martyrs are representative of the thousands upon thousands who died for the faith in Korea—most of them beheaded, strangled and/or ripped to shreds.Why? What is the Truth for which they died?And are we living it? … [Read more...]
A Question Mark Kind of Moment
Stephen, on a mission, hurries into the kitchen and grabs something from the odds & ends drawer: Just need to get her [our toddler] some molasses!Mom (standing with her back to him at the stove): Molasses??Stephen (as he runs off down the hallway): You know…a binky! … [Read more...]
Our Journey North
We were blessed this past weekend to spend the weekend up North with my friend Tina and her family. What a lovely get-away! For those of you who have never seen northern Minnesota in the Fall, it's breath-taking. For those of you who have never seen any part of Minnesota, north or south in any season, for shame! :)We took Karen E. with us in spirit … [Read more...]
One Picture is Worth 1000 Posts
This is my butter-eating toddler.And this is the bowl of spaghetti that bought her momma enough time to make the rest of the meal! … [Read more...]
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