The seven sorrows of Mary are: 1. The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) 2. The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) 3. Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50) 4. Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17) 5. Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) 6. The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross … [Read more...]
Grace for the Taking (subtitled: Help me! I’m a Nag)
A homeschooling mom may cry on occasion.And I hate it when I do but admit it happens. The chaos and noise of five small bodies starts to work on me. I start to nag. A little too much complaining and a little too much in-fighting...the tension mounts and I nag more.Coming around the corner and finding the toddler on the counter eating butter never … [Read more...]
And on a Related Note
How Not to Amuse and/or Console your ChildrenJohn Michael: I hear something in the basement.Mom: That’s the basement troll. His name is Larry. … [Read more...]
Reasons for Exercising in Your Own Home
1. The obvious health benefits2. You don’t waste time driving back and forth to the gym.3. It is good to be reminded on a daily basis of all of the cobwebs in one’s basement.You choose. … [Read more...]
Feast of the Holy Name of Mary
In accordance with Jewish custom our Lady's parents named her eight days after her birth, and were inspired to call her Mary. The feast of the Holy Name of Mary therefore follows that of her Birthday, as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus follows Christmas.We call Mary our Lady as we call Jesus our Lord, and when we pronounce her name we affirm … [Read more...]
September 11, 2006
Who cannot help but reflect upon the horrific events of five years ago?My prayer today is for:the repose of the souls lost in the attack,the conversion of the men & women who hate the United States,and the spiritual re-version of the people in this awesome country.Let us ask the intercession of one of today’s patron saints, Blessed John Gabriel … [Read more...]
Welcome to the World!
A brand new baby boy has blessed the Bean family! Congratulations and may God bless this beautiful family of ten! … [Read more...]
Angela the Bottom Feeder
You know, I realize that toddlers are oral and that they put things in their mouth. I am used to this and try to keep my daughter away from the board games and marbles and whatnot. I know to keep an eye on her in times of peril.Leave it to Angela, though, to catch me when my guard was down—to sneak up quietly when I was chatting with her brothers … [Read more...]
Good Things Come in Small Packages: 2nd Installment
I love my prairies, they are mineFrom zenith to horizon lineClipping a world of sky and sodLike the bended arm and wrist of God.I love my prairies, they are mineFrom high sun to horizon line.The mountains and the cold gray seaAre not for me, are not for me.(From “My Prairies” by Hamlin Garland) … [Read more...]
Good Things Come in Small Packages
A day on a farm in North Dakota......means making the acquaintance of a quail;...learning that geese tickle;...and basking, however temporarily, in the pride of ownership! … [Read more...]
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