“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ's...” (I Colossians 24).It is my hope that should I ever be blessed with the cross of cancer, I may carry it with the spirit & strength and verve of my friend Tina. Her sister had a baby this past week…four states away. So what does a beautiful soul … [Read more...]
Food for Thought on a Friday
"Venial sins do great harm to the soul. — Therefore God says in the Song of Songs: 'Catch the little foxes that make havoc of the vineyards'"St. Josemaria Escriva (from The Way: no. 329)Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you! … [Read more...]
The Voice of an Angel but…
Poor misguided Charlotte Church. See this link for details.On our Blessed Mother’s birthday, let us ask her intercession and prayers for those who do not understand and who attack our beloved Church. Let us pray especially today for our youth.Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee.Blessed art thou among women,and blessed is the fruit of … [Read more...]
My Sentiments Exactly
Read what Kristin has to say about humility and blogging here.And then read what Danielle has to say about humility here.It all kind of goes together, doesn't it? … [Read more...]
Music Class (Theirs) and Snack Time (Yours)
Look what I found at Wal-Mart!First for the littler ones is this cd: only $9.99 and my preschooler and kindergartener absolutely love it. I like the songs, too--they are sung by children and are a little cutesy, but all those treasures from Vacation Bible School are here.(n.b. I saw a copy of this cd at the library this morning so you may be able … [Read more...]
Today’s Gospel
is wonderful for story-telling with the children! Packed to the gills with action and powerful imagery, it is also such a beautiful reflection of the humility & faith of Peter:1 While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennes'aret.2 And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out … [Read more...]
Our Blessed Mother’s Birthday
is only two days away! Here are some ideas for celebrating. … [Read more...]
This Morning’s Back-to-School Avilism:
"Momma! I’ve been seeing a wot of school busses! I just seen another one! It just passed us by…"How’s your new school year going? ; ) … [Read more...]
A Sunday Morning Sacrifice
That comes to me ready-made is the pre-Mass ritual of my young daughters, whereby they promptly yank out and/or unravel any pony tail or braid or barrette or whatever that Momma has so painstakingly put in place. I mean, really. Looking cute is so overrated!Our children are such little people, aren’t they, with preferences all their own. … [Read more...]
Another Must-See
movie is Invincible: the story of a down & out group of losers (aka the Philadelphia Eagles) brought back to life when a rookie from the streets of south Phillie (Mark Wahlberg) joins the team.Fondness for the sport of football is not required, though it was fun for me to attend the movie with my friend Tina, who grew up living & breathing the … [Read more...]
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