Posts by Christine
Stations of the Cross
Stabat Mater Stabat Mater dolorósa iuxta crucem lacrimósa, dum pendébat Fílius. Cuius ánimam geméntem, contristátam et doléntem pertransívit gládius. O quam tristis et afflícta fuit illa benedícta, mater Unigéniti! Quæ mærébat et dolébat, pia Mater, dum vidébat Nati poenas íncliti. Quis est homo qui non fleret, Matrem Christi si vidéret tanto supplício? Quis non posset…
Read MoreKissing it Better
A couple of nights ago, when Elizabeth asked me to read to her, I responded, “Sweetie, Mommy can’t read to you because she has a very bad headache.” Elizabeth replied, “Mommy, I kiss it better.” She proceeded to kiss my forehead in several places and then said, “It better.” A few minutes later, she requested,…
Read MoreSnow Day Snowflake Photos
Remembering Snowflake Bentley, Brendan decided to use his EyeClops and take some photos of snowflakes. I really like the second photo. Magnified 200 times Magnified 100 times Magnified 100 times Magnified 100 times Magnified 100 times
Read MoreChickenpox Tips
I have had several friends ask me for tips regarding the chickenpox, so I thought that I would share them here while two of my children are still recovering and ideas are fresh in my mind. Look at the chickenpox as an opportunity to spend time with your child, reading a lot of stories and…
Read MoreReaping the Benefits of Chickenpox
Finnian came downstairs this morning, climbed on my lap, gave me a kiss, and said, “I have something that is a little red on me. I think it’s chickenpox.” He showed me his red blistery spot and I confirmed that he has chicken pox. He was very excited and proceeded to ask, “Can I have…
Read MoreChickenpox
My four chicken pox-ridden children have recovered and tell me that it wasn’t too bad. They enjoyed playing board games, listening to stories, watching movies, and playing with some friends who visited. My youngest has had chickenpox since Wednesday evening and is requesting some of the same benefits that her older sisters and brothers had, popsicles…
Read MoreI Don’t Want to Hurt Your Feelings
Patrick: “Mommy, I want to listen to you read, but I want to listen to Daddy read, too. I like Daddy’s story, so I am going to listen him read. I am sorry.”
Read MoreSaturday Routine
I am finally getting back into my Saturday routine of ironing clothes and listening to Audio Sancto. This past Saturday, I listened to three incredible sermons: The Errors of Russia: How They Affect Family Life The Errors of Russia: Their Plan and the Plan of Heaven The Errors of Russia: the Plan of Heaven —…
Read MoreGuess Who? Saints Edition
Last night, I was thrilled to find a new version of Guess Who on Jessica’s blog. She had seen Guess Who…of the Saints on Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families. Today, I made our own template of saints (pdf), including the large pieces (pdf), and then my son cut them out, etc. What I really like about Guess Who?…
Read MoreThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us! From February 11 to July 16, 1858, the Blessed Virgin came down eighteen times from heaven (Introit), and showed herself to St. Bernadette Soubirous (Collect), in the cave of the rock at Massabielle (Gradual). On March 25, she said to the little shepherdess of 14 years of age:…
Read MoreThe Winning Strategy
“No, you can’t imagine it, any more than anyone could imagine how twelve nice Jewish boys could conquer the Roman Empire. You can’t imagine it, but you can do it. You can become a saint. Absolutely no one and nothing can stop you. It is your free choice. Here is one of the truest and…
Read MoreRead-Aloud Books for 5-Year-Old Children
I was happy to receive a question about read-aloud books for 5-year-old children. My first inclination was to recommend chapter books, but thankfully I took some time to think. I thought about the chapter books that I read to my two oldest daughters, starting around age five and six. Although the girls enjoyed listening to…
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