Once again, I am really excited about the start of Lent. It sounds odd, I suppose, to be excited about a season of fasting, abstaining, almsgiving, and penance. When I was a child I dreaded it — giving up something was sooooooooooo hard, and those fried egg sandwiches Mom made for our lunches were enough … [Read more…]
…at least for a little while. You are 98% Scripture literate! You are Bible scholar! If you’re not teaching the bible somewhere, you probably should be. You have passed the adult bible quiz. The Adult Bible QuizCreate a Quiz h/t Julie D. from The Happy Catholic (and if you aren’t visiting her site on … [Read more…]
Last week or so, I posted pictures of our “big snow” here in South Carolina — all 2.5 inches of it. Not to be outdone, my parents sent pictures of THEIR big snow, which… well, blew ours right out of the water. Seriously, how on earth can I compete with waist-deep snow drifts? (and is … [Read more…]
I can’t believe it. I missed my own one year blogging anniversary! How sad is that? It’s been a really great experience so far. I’ve met some great people over the internet, “journalled” my life far better than I ever have in the past, and lessened a bit of my guilt over not being able … [Read more…]
I wanted to make sure I wrote these down (before I forgot!) Julie over at Trinity Acres has a posting up for the Loveliness of Lent. She has created some great Lenten calendars which would be a great resource for anyone with children! Illuminated Ink has a Lenten coloring contest and some great resources, including … [Read more…]
I told you I was behind on my reviews! The Thrill of the Chaste (Dawn Eden)This is a good book for those single women who have bought into the sexually permissive lifestyle of our culture with all its promises of excitement and fulfillment, and found it sadly wanting. Dawn Eden shares both in this book, … [Read more…]
My goodness, I have gotten so behind on my book reviews! (I’ve really read more than just two books this year!) So, without further ado… The Authentic Catholic Woman (by Genevieve Kineke)[I received a copy of this book for review.] I first became aware of this book (and the author) from Danielle Bean‘s blogsite. After … [Read more…]
Congratulations to all who were nominated! Please stop over and vote for your favorites! (no… sniff… I wasn’t nominated… not even by my own husband. I’ll just cry quietly in the corner now…)
Fr. Dwight Longenecker shares his personal story of St. Bernadette. Check it out! (and just to avoid any confusion, let me explain that she is one of the “incorruptible saints” — in other words, her body has never decayed, despite the fact that no embalming was ever done. The picture you see is ACTUALLY her.)
There’s a story told in my husband’s family about the time that my husband’s brother tried to swat a fly, and wound up breaking a window instead. My father-in-law, rather than getting angry, took this as a golden opportunity to build the fireplace that he had always wanted in that spot instead. I had my own “fireplace moment” just a few weeks ago. I was working on a … [Read more…]