I couldn’t have asked for a better start to Holy Week. I had the wonderful opportunity to drive with a friend to an AMAZING Church for confession yesterday. Is there any better feeling than exiting the Confessional after hearing the words of absolution? To kneel in the Church afterwards and just KNOW, beyond a shadow … [Read more…]
It is often difficult to find good Catholic Bible studies… they are often too watered down, or too blah, or whatever. I have been disappointed many times with various purchases that I have made. Thankfully, there are some good Bible studies out there, and the COME AND SEE series is one of them! I am impressed … [Read more…]
I’ve got a silly question to ask… Anybody know of a great place to buy Catholic stickers on-line? I’m looking for small stickers that I could put in my calendar — you know, for feast days, baptismal days, and such. I could find clip art on-line and print them out, but the goal here is … [Read more…]
I wish I were a bit more organized to save these sorts of posts for Jen’s 7 Quick Takes, but alas, if I don’t do it now, I’ll just forget. Just know, deep in my heart, that this is a Quick Takes post (although I won’t make it to 7, I’m sure!) 1. Many, many … [Read more…]
In the “well, THAT’S good news!” department: Thomas: You know what, Mommy?Me: What, sweetie?Thomas: Even if someone double dared me, I would NEVER jump into a giant food processor. In the “I don’t think she’s catching on” department: Grace: Mommy! My old boo-boo’s gone!Me: See? I told you it would go away! Your body made … [Read more…]
Many thanks to Julie over at Happy Catholic for linking to this one: Unhappy Hipsters. This is just beautiful! It reminds me of the shock I felt when I first saw Alexis Stewart’s home (yes, Martha’s daughter) highlighted in a magazine. I had never seen anything so stark, barren, and totally devoid of personal items … [Read more…]
It was with great sadness that I saw that Michael Spencer, AKA The Internet Monk (one of my all-time favorite bloggers) has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Barring a miracle, he is expected to live for only 6 months to a year longer. That, along with my own father-in-law’s brain tumor, has made me focus … [Read more…]
Teach our girls to love the small and defenseless? Check.Try to set a good example for them? Check.Provide an atmosphere where that sort of spirit can develop? Check.Buy them baby dolls? Check. So someone ‘splain this to me…. THESE are what my girls carry around… dress up… and nurture. Meet Skelety (held by Marie) and … [Read more…]
I’m sure everyone is just anxious to know if our new Lenten project is working or not. I’m pleased to say that so far, it’s been a great success (thanks for asking!) In fact, Kathryn just came in a minute ago and said, “Mom, it’s gorgeous outside! As soon as Reilly and I donate our … [Read more…]
I truly hate to be posting this, because what sane person would try something for ONE day, and then deem it a success? I feel like I’m setting myself up for failure, because as soon as I state, “hey! This is working!” we will crash and burn to the ground. And yet, here I am … [Read more…]