Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.For more details, please visit the family's website here. … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Bible
I haven’t asked my mother for anything upon her passing from this world.Only her photo album.And her Bible.My mother’s Bible is just a beautiful witness to the prayer life and spiritual journey of one very faith-filled woman. Her Bible is bursting with prayer cards, mass cards, family photos and novenas (both completed and in progress). It is … [Read more...]
Catholic Devotions Meme
I have been tagged by dear Donna at A Garden of Roses and Lilies for this Catholic devotions meme, surely one of the most beautiful memes that’s gone around.1. Favorite devotion or prayer to Jesus?Probably just talking to Him, though I really love the devotion Suggestions of the holy Antonius Maria Claret for spending a quarter of an hour before … [Read more...]
So Much More than a Wink and a Promise
To my husband, John:12 years ago today you threw a bag of birdseed across a crowded wedding reception to make the maid-of-honor’s acquaintance. It landed—kerplop!—on the table directly in front of her, where she sat watching her dearest friend-of-the-heart get twirled across the floor by her new husband.The bag of birdseed trick worked. The young … [Read more...]
On the Feast of the Holy Innocents
I’d like you to meet our little holy innocent!Isn’t he/she cute?To see that tiny heart chugging away yesterday did my mommy’s heart much good. The only “problem” at this point is that my estimated due date seems off. Those clever technicians! How did they know that I fudged on the “first day of my last menstrual cycle?” (And I’m usually so good … [Read more...]
Christmas 2006: The Best of the Best
Or in some cases, the Most NotoriousMy Little "Angels" ;) Favorite moment from our church’s Christmas Eve Nativity Play: the camel that stopped to graze on the bald man’s head. No, Virginia, it was not a real camel. Favorite new dish added to Christmas menu (in Mommy’s opinion but definitely not the children's): mushroom casserole. Most … [Read more...]
The Infant Kiss
It happened again at Mass on Christmas—three Masses in a row, now.I carry Camille on my hip when I go up for communion. She watches intently as the priest places the Eucharist on my tongue. Then, as we are walking back to our pew, she takes my face firmly in her hands and turns it toward her.And she presses her lips against mine.At no other time … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Luke 2: 19). Have a blessed, beautiful Christmas, everyone!With much love & many blessings,Margaret … [Read more...]
The Story of a Soul (An Advent Tale of Joyful Longing)
Subtitled: How the heirs of Sam Walton keep getting richer, thanks to me. Long before I had started my Christmas shopping, I was purchasing those little plastic tests.EPT or EPT knock-offs, it didn’t matter. The results were what I was after.Those two red lines.Please God.In the month of November alone I purchased four of them. Am I crazy, hopeful, … [Read more...]
An Advent Answer to Prayers
Do you remember the little boy who was hospitalized with a glucose level of 3?He's home. : )I received the following e-mail this morning and was given permission to share it with you all. In this time of stress and preparation, let's keep our eyes focused on our Infant King and not forget to count our many, many blessings.Dear Friends and Family, … [Read more...]
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