After telling the story of St. Peter meeting the Lord on His way back to Rome MANY times over to the kids, I figured it was time for me to pick up this book from the library and give it a shot — Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Let me say right off the bat … [Read more…]
My time in front of the computer has been greatly reduced… and I just have NOT been feeling well lately… which adds up to ONE BORING BLOG as of late. I’m sorry! I’ve been feeling so out of it that I haven’t even made plans for one of the “biggest” celebrations at our house… St. … [Read more…]
Susy over at Unmasking the Goddess has a good post on this book as well. I just want to state again for the record that I have great respect for Sue Monk Kidd. She is a fantastic writer, and I must believe that she truly believes in the path she is taking. After all, no … [Read more…]
I would like to officially welcome my friend “The Theology Geek” to my blogroll. [warm round of applause!] I am SO GLAD she started a blog! She and I have the most wonderful conversations (both in person and over IM) and her insights are just amazing. She is a devout Catholic who loves the Lord … [Read more…]
“Offering it up” — if you were raised Catholic, chances are you were told this more times than you can count. But what does it all mean? Danielle Bean has a great posting on how we can really apply that to our lives, and what it really means. Dissatisfied with certain aspects of your parish? … [Read more…]
…comes wonderful posting on “The Church Mediocre.” Please make sure you take the time to read the links he gives in there as well! And it is nice to know that I’m not the only one who has felt so… depressed… sitting in the pew and seeing bored faces, people chewing gum, and singing absolutely … [Read more…]
Year of the Family February 9, 2007 Dear Pastors and Parish Life Facilitators, I invite all parishes in the Diocese of Charleston to begin the celebration of the Year of the Family by reclaiming the Sabbath for God and family. Because we have become distracted, overworked, and overcommitted to outside activities, Sunday has become just … [Read more…]
“I must confess a personal weakness,” the Pope said, when answering a question about priestly activities. “At night, I find it difficult to pray. I just want to sleep,” he said to much applause. “Nevertheless, it is really necessary to find some time for the Lord.” From Rachel Balducci’s blog Testosterhome For the full story, … [Read more…]
Please take a moment and check out the Modesty Survey on my sidebar! (to clear up some confusion, you have to click on each of the statements given to see if the men who responded agreed or disagreed with it, and what their comments were…)
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…]