Dearest Camille, Today you will receive Our Lord for the first time. I am so happy for you! You have worked so hard this year to prepare your heart for Him and you should be very proud. Right now your heart is a beautiful garden and your special guest will be arriving soon—so soon! Do you know that He is just as excited as you are? You may … [Read more...]
‘Twas the Night before First Communion
…and all through the house, A creature was stirring... And cooking, And cleaning, And curling, And phew! Only one more day until this very special sacrament! PS. Say a prayer for our Angela? … [Read more...]
Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Subtitled: On Being Salt and Light in a Bland, Shadowed World Sometimes, when I am dropping my sons off at school in the morning, I will tell them “Salt and Light!” They know, by now, that I am quoting the book of Matthew—“You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world”—and that I’m reminding them to be a good example to their … [Read more...]
Prayers, Please
An Update: Thank you, thank you everyone for your prayers! My sister just texted me a photo from my dad's hospital room--he's in recovery and was able to give a sweet little smile. Big sigh of relief! And much gratitude for your kindness and generosity. Thank you again.♥ Could you spare a Memorare for my dear daddy? He's in surgery this morning to … [Read more...]
Come, Holy Spirit
My oldest son and his friends get confirmed this morning! Please say a prayer for their intentions, and that I do not faint clean away from happiness and/or nerves. Thank you. … [Read more...]
A First Communion Novena
I have been getting many, many requests for a copy of our church’s First Communion novena, which (coincidentally) Angela and I began today! Many people come here from Jessica’s blog, Shower of Roses. However, that is not a complete link and so I have made a copy of the novena available here: A Garden fit for a King: A First Communion … [Read more...]
Pretty Happy Funny Real
The Flower Children Edition {Pretty} Flower hair clips. Aren't they sweet? Here's the thing. We have one short week until Angela makes her First Communion--one short week for her to master the concept of "transubstantiation." Um, yes. Have I mastered the concept of transubstantiation? Still, she needs to know what it is, anyway--as per … [Read more...]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
The Sometimes-Total-Surrender-is-What-God-Wants Edition Continued prayers, please? ☺ … [Read more...]
Industry
On Saturday morning, some friends and I met for Mass and a study of the Catechism. It was a lovely three-hour outing—good for my soul, and great for my need to chitchat & visit—and I was so thankful my husband let me slip away. My oldest son even did the dishes! When I got home, I discovered this scene in the family room: “Wow!” I … [Read more...]
Checking In
Alternately Titled: On being me when being me isn’t easy. First, a photo. You see that kid in the turban giving me a raspberry? I lean on him repeatedly throughout my day for a hearty sampling of K.I.S.S. therapy. I “keep it simple, silly.” I kiss my boy. Also? I understand that your life is no less difficult than mine right … [Read more...]
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