As given by Our Lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.2. I will give peace in their families.3. I will console them in all their troubles.4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their … [Read more...]
October 16th: Feast of St. Margaret Mary
Today is the feast of the great French saint, Margaret Mary! It is listed as October 17th in the old calendar, but I try not to let such niggling inconsistencies disturb my equilibrium.Today is also the feast of St. Gerard Majella, patron of childbirth and expectant mothers. Both saints are awesome, amazing intercessors, but because Margaret Mary … [Read more...]
In the Hands of God: the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila
When my husband and I were dating, I proposed (perhaps impetuously) that we name our future daughter Avila. I so admire Saint Teresa! She has long been such a model to me of graciousness, humor & humility.God is good. He did indeed bless us with a little Avila! She is a treasure to my heart, just like her namesake. And, like her namesake, she is … [Read more...]
It’s too Cute for Words, Really
...but since words are all I’ve got, I’ll give it a go.The moment went something like this:Stephen: “Mom! Come see what Camille’s doing!”Oh dread. I’m anticipating the mess of phenomenal portions already.Sure enough, I found my newly-minted two-year-old on top of the washing machine, carefully scooping up detergent and pouring it into the space … [Read more...]
My Meal for Martha
As requested, a short story entitled “My Meal for Martha,” by Margaret in Minnesota, who was then from North Dakota.And didn’t Martha know it.Because she and my employer teased me about it throughout the whole meal.But I’m getting ahead of my story. First the missing link to how I came to be there in the first place, because I know that we bloggers … [Read more...]
Monster Cookies! A Fall Favorite
Aptly named because this recipe makes a big huge batch of big huge cookies: half a recipe is good for about 5 dozen. Perfect for sharing with the neighbors!These are really very good.Ingredients4 C. sugar2 C. (1 lb.) butter or margarine2 lbs. (4 1/2 C.) brown sugar3 lbs. crunchy peanut butter1 dozen eggs (yes, you read that right)1 T. vanilla8 tsp. … [Read more...]
Look Who’s Two Today!
And on the Feast of the Maternity of Mary to boot!I am so thankful for you, my little Hurricane Camille, because you are teaching your mother all over again to see the world through the eyes of a very busy 2-year-old.For example, little messes are no big deal. Ditto to those big messes. Heck, let's just learn the art of detachment! Because a … [Read more...]
Cheerfulness Check
After a particularly bumpy Monday, I pulled my copy of The Catholic Teacher's Companion off the shelf. It practically fell open to the chapter on cheerfulness."It is well for the teacher to have the saving sense of humor, for this may preserve her from being soured with the unpleasant experiences of the schoolroom. Without a sense of humor, her … [Read more...]
The Loveliness Fair Continues
over at The Family-Centered Life.Many thanks to our gracious hostess, Michele! … [Read more...]
Sunday Afternoon at the Orchard
A gorgeously sunny Autumn afternoon seemed like an ideal day to visit the orchard.And it was, for us and oh, say, 500 other Minnesotans. The place was packed, to our slight chagrin. We stuck it out and by 5:00 p.m. the crowds had thinned, leaving behind room for our 3 families to run & roam & play.Only three families, but there were 16 kids … [Read more...]
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