And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.Feast of the AssumptionAugust 15, 2006 … [Read more...]
From The Forge
We are children of God, bearers of the only flame that can light up the paths of the earth for souls, of the only brightness which can never be darkened, dimmed or overshadowed.The Lord uses us as torches, to make that light shine out. Much depends on us; if we respond many people will remain in darkness no longer, but will walk instead along paths … [Read more...]
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Mommy (rhetorically): Why did God give me such beautiful girls??Maria: Because you loved Him and He wanted to give you a gift. … [Read more...]
Just in Time for Autumn Baking
This is an amazing cookbook. … [Read more...]
Did You Know?
Marriage is a three-ring circus:The engagement ring,The wedding ring, andThe suffering!Thank you, Father Stromberg, for sharing this! … [Read more...]
Book Meme
1. ONE BOOK THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE:A little spiritual tome called In Love with the Divine Outcast. I spent a lot of time with it the summer before my conversion.2. ONE BOOK THAT YOU'VE READ MORE THAN ONCE:The Forge by St. Josemaria Escriva3. ONE BOOK YOU'D WANT ON A DESERT ISLAND:As in, you could only have one book? Well, certainly then I would … [Read more...]
Family Fun Night: A Recipe
Really Good Caramel Corn1 C. brown sugar1/2 C. butter (1 stick)1/4 C. corn syrup1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. baking soda3 quarts popcorn, poppedMicrowave the first five ingredients on high for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the soda. Put your popcorn in a brown paper bag and pour the caramel over everything. Microwave the popcorn … [Read more...]
A Question
Which came first: the blog or the life worth blogging? … [Read more...]
Spiritual Exercises
January 25-27, 2008Friday 4:00 p.m. Arrival4:30 Holy Mass5:30 Dinner6:45 Holy Rosary7:15 Conference/ Meditation8:30 Conference/ MeditationSaturday 6:50 a.m. Rise.7:30 Morning Prayer; Conference/Meditation8:30 Breakfast9:30 Conference/Meditation11:30 Holy Mass12:30 Lunch/Visit to the Blessed Sacrament/Free time2:30 Holy Rosary (Our Lady of … [Read more...]
Best of…
Why Do I Write? Because I like to.Any more questions? : )Writing also helps me through the odd bit of melancholia that comes my way every so often.It can also make it worse, as any would-be author knows.But mostly I just really like to write.Here are some of my more "defining" posts--the ones close to my heart, anyway!A Garden Fit for a … [Read more...]
