Today is the feast of Father Kim and the Korean martyrs.These 103 martyrs are representative of the thousands upon thousands who died for the faith in Korea—most of them beheaded, strangled and/or ripped to shreds.Why? What is the Truth for which they died?And are we living it? … [Read more...]
A Question Mark Kind of Moment
Stephen, on a mission, hurries into the kitchen and grabs something from the odds & ends drawer: Just need to get her [our toddler] some molasses!Mom (standing with her back to him at the stove): Molasses??Stephen (as he runs off down the hallway): You know…a binky! … [Read more...]
Our Journey North
We were blessed this past weekend to spend the weekend up North with my friend Tina and her family. What a lovely get-away! For those of you who have never seen northern Minnesota in the Fall, it's breath-taking. For those of you who have never seen any part of Minnesota, north or south in any season, for shame! :)We took Karen E. with us in spirit … [Read more...]
One Picture is Worth 1000 Posts
This is my butter-eating toddler.And this is the bowl of spaghetti that bought her momma enough time to make the rest of the meal! … [Read more...]
September 15th: Our Lady of Sorrows
The seven sorrows of Mary are: 1. The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) 2. The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) 3. Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50) 4. Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17) 5. Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) 6. The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross … [Read more...]
Grace for the Taking (subtitled: Help me! I’m a Nag)
A homeschooling mom may cry on occasion.And I hate it when I do but admit it happens. The chaos and noise of five small bodies starts to work on me. I start to nag. A little too much complaining and a little too much in-fighting...the tension mounts and I nag more.Coming around the corner and finding the toddler on the counter eating butter never … [Read more...]
And on a Related Note
How Not to Amuse and/or Console your ChildrenJohn Michael: I hear something in the basement.Mom: That’s the basement troll. His name is Larry. … [Read more...]
Reasons for Exercising in Your Own Home
1. The obvious health benefits2. You don’t waste time driving back and forth to the gym.3. It is good to be reminded on a daily basis of all of the cobwebs in one’s basement.You choose. … [Read more...]
Feast of the Holy Name of Mary
In accordance with Jewish custom our Lady's parents named her eight days after her birth, and were inspired to call her Mary. The feast of the Holy Name of Mary therefore follows that of her Birthday, as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus follows Christmas.We call Mary our Lady as we call Jesus our Lord, and when we pronounce her name we affirm … [Read more...]
September 11, 2006
Who cannot help but reflect upon the horrific events of five years ago?My prayer today is for:the repose of the souls lost in the attack,the conversion of the men & women who hate the United States,and the spiritual re-version of the people in this awesome country.Let us ask the intercession of one of today’s patron saints, Blessed John Gabriel … [Read more...]
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