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Catholic Vacation Bible School 2008

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 9 Comments

Born in Bethlehem which means“House of Bread,”Laid in a manger where animals are fed.You feed us now with your Body and Blood.I worship You, O God of Love!What: Catholic Vacation Bible SchoolWhen: Last weekWhere: Our church’s grade schoolWho: Me, my kids, and at least 100 othersHow: By the grace of God, my friend, by the grace of God!CVBS 2008 … [Read more...]

On the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Boys, Prayer, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Joe and Jem have a new addiction: my 4:00 a.m. holy hour on Sunday mornings. First it was Joe who asked to tag along; Jem joined in the following week.Apart from the weekend when we were up north, they have accompanied me every Sunday since.Well, I’ll tell you. I cannot for the life of me discourage this new hobby. My boys are hooked! They beg to … [Read more...]

To Know Him is to Love Him

by Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 4 Comments

Tomorrow is the feast of one of my very favorite saints, Father Josemaría Escrivà.Father Josemaría is my steadfast, straightforward friend in heaven. He is never afraid to speak the truth, and his honesty is often exactly what a person prone to equivocation (read: me) needs.If I find that I’m losing sight of my goals and consequently, losing hope, … [Read more...]

Catholic Vacation Bible School 2008

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Subtitled: Off and RunningIt’s that time of the year again. CVBS 2008!I’m ready; I’m willing; I’m scared.Not really.Truth be told, our summer would not be complete without this whirlwind week of learning. Our parish does an awesome job of presenting the beautiful truths of our Catholic faith in a way that is as fun as it is orthodox.This year’s … [Read more...]

For Moms & Dads & Families: Three Great Resources for your Fun & Faith

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Parenting, Reviews, Spiritual Growth 8 Comments

Do you, like me, spend much of your summer planning out your fall agenda? Are you, like me, always in the market for a great Catholic curriculum? Have I got a link for you!Family Formation is a K-6 Catholic religious education program used by families and parishes across the U.S. and Canada. It is a family-based catechesis that comes complete with … [Read more...]

Part II of Sister, Can I Lend a Dime?

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 38 Comments

Subtitled: The Payless SaintRead Part I here.“Out to the van, kids,” I directed.“But--” Joe was confused until he saw my face. “Come on, everybody. Let’s go.”Now I’ll admit that paying full price for five pairs of kids’ shoes—at Payless, no less—would not have broken our budget. I am sure that part of my reaction stemmed from pride…and anger. I had … [Read more...]

Sister, Can I Lend a Dime?

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Subtitled: Of all things, shoes. Many are the moments that we plan because they’re “bloggable.” That’s the way it is—or rather, becomes—when you have a blog. It’s a bit embarrassing to acknowledge up front but there you have it.Other events take us unawares. We are caught, guard down, by one of life’s fastballs. We are knocked flat to the ground … [Read more...]