Posts by Christine
Sermons on Marriage
On Saturday, I was unable to go to Mass, so I visited http://www.audiosancto.org/. I was happy to see that three sermons on marriage were posted. Our pastor recently preached three excellent sermons on the same topic and I was interested in hearing more on the subject. I found all three of the sermons to be informative. The…
Read MoreApple Trees and Chickenpox
On Saturday, Brendan planted an apple tree with a little help from his dad. On Sunday morning, Finnian asked, “Mommy, does our apple tree have any apples, yet?” This morning, Finnian asked, “Mommy, does our apple tree have any apples, yet?” I have explained to him that our apple tree probably won’t produce apples this…
Read MoreRemembering
Palma Giovane Last year, on this date, my family and I were looking forward to going to Mass for the Feast of Candlemas. However, as the afternoon wore on, I started to experience some complications with my pregnancy and I knew that it would be prudent to stay home. I had experienced similar problems when…
Read MoreWashington State March for Life Photos
On January 18, we participated in the March for Life in Olympia. We were all very impressed with Archbishop Sartain (Seattle’s new Archbishop) and the number of people who were present to witness to the sanctity of human life. The local Catholic radio station reported that there were approximately 9000 participants. The children were thrilled to meet Archbishop Sartain…
Read MoreWho Will Protect Her?
A few nights ago, Catherine brought Elizabeth into my bedroom, saying, “Elizabeth is scared.” I took her in my arms and the following conversation took place: Me: “You don’t need to be scared. Mommy will protect you.” Elizabeth: “No!” Me: “Daddy’s here. He can protect you, too.” Elizabeth (a little louder): “No! Jesus protect me.”
Read More2010 Read Alouds
Once again, this past year, my husband read to our older children. The children listened to him read: Redwall by Brian Jacques The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil by Milton Lomask Crossbows and Crucifixes: A Novel of the Priest Hunters and the Brave Young Men Who Fought Them by Henry Garnett Red Falcons Of…
Read MoreNew Year’s Dinner
Traditionally, our New Year’s dinner consists of spiral-sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Juice, and eggnog. On December 31, my husband went to the store and purchased the necessary items for our meal. However, in our family, the birthday child decides the menu for his special day. Therefore, on New Year’s Day,…
Read More2010 Personal Reading
Below are the books that I read in 2010. Those that I did not finish will remain in my sidebar and be included in my 2011 personal reading list. The Christian Mother: the Education of Her Children and Her Prayer by Rev. W. Cramer, translated by a Father of the Society of Jesus This book would be…
Read MoreOur Lady’s Knights
Our youngest sons were delighted to receive these costumes for Christmas (the paper crowns were not included). Finnian has stated more than once, “I am a Knight of Glory.” I call them “Our Lady’s Knights”. Both boys have only taken off their costumes to go to Mass, eat, and sleep. I enjoy seeing them dressed up and…
Read MoreStoop
“The son of God made man was invited to enter His own world through a back door. Exiled from the earth, He was born under the earth, in a sense, the first Cave man in recorded history. There He shook the earth to its very foundations. Because He was born in cave, all who wish…
Read MoreDivinity is always…
“If the artist is at home in his studio because the paintings are the creation of his own mind; if the sculptor is at home among his statues because they are the work of his own hands; if the husband-man is at home among his vines because he planted them; and if the father is…
Read MoreDivinity is always…
“No worldly mind would ever have suspected that He Who could make the sun warm the earth would one day have need of an ox and an ass to warm Him with their breath; that He Who, in the language of Scriptures, could stop the turning about of Arcturus would have His birthplace dictated by…
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