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From My Morning Reading
“But how is this government of the tongue to be practised? The very detailing of the evils will implicitly at least suggest the remedies. Listen to an hour of conversation in any Christian company. How much of it turns, almost of necessity as it would seem, on the actions and character of others! The meaning…
Read MoreDoing Everything for God
“The female dove has this peculiarity, that she does everything for her mate, so that when she sets, she leaves to him the care of herself and of whatever is needed, and thinks of nothing but cherishing and protecting her dovelets, to please her mate and rear for him new offspring. Oh, what a pleasing…
Read MoreI Can Relate to Tabitha Twitchit
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to keep my two youngest busy by having them paint outside. Yes, some of Elizabeth’s hair was painted green. Yes, she had some help. Yes, I needed to give her a bath before our guests arrived. It’s not the first time that a child has been painted in our house and it…
Read MoreMy Little Knight in Shining Armor
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Read MoreOnly My Little Boy
“Mommy, I am ready to run through the sprinkler now.”
Read MoreHelp Gloria’s Angels Help More Families
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Read MoreJuly Picture Book Basket
The Fourth of July Story by Alice Dalgliesh Beachcombing: Exploring the Seashore by Jim Arnosky Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha by Anne E. Neuberger (July 14)* Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks by Father Lawrence G. Lovasik (July 14)* Christopher: The Holy Giant by Tomie de Paola (July 25)* Island Boy by Barbara Cooney Matthias grows from a…
Read MoreJune Picture Book Basket
Our June picture book basket has been overflowing with gardening books from our May picture book basket and a few old favorites. Boy With a Drum (A Little Golden Book) by David Harrison* This book was a favorite of my husband’s youngest brother and has been enjoyed by all of my toddlers since we inherited it.…
Read MoreA Birthday Wish Catechism Lesson
Patrick (as I was tucking him in bed): “The best birthday present that I could ever get is to go to Heaven. The only problem is that I would have to die.” Me: “Oh, Patrick, I hope that you live a long life so that you can bring glory to God, but remember that death…
Read MoreGirls’ Literary Club
My two eldest participated in a literary club again this year. They enjoyed reading and discussing: Around the World in… Jules Verne (Paperbac… $4.95 The Hound of the Ba… Arthur Conan Doyle (H… $9.95 Captain Blood (Peng… Rafael Sabatini (Paper… $11.25 At the Back of the N… George MacDonald (H… $13.63 I, Juan de Pareja…
Read MoreBike Riding Fun
Last Thursday, one of our neighbors gave us a 24″ and two 26″ bicycles, providing us with some much needed larger bikes. The children were anxious to go bike riding, but we had things that we needed to do before bedtime. The next day, we went to Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart…
Read MoreFeast of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with a burning love for the poor captive souls in purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in Thy judgements but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. Most merciful Lord, send Thy angels to conduct them…
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