Posts by Christine
Daily Renewal of Enthronement to the Sacred Heart
A couple of days after my mom died, one of my cousins enthroned our home to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and consecrated it to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Since that day, our family has prayed the daily renewal prayer below prior to saying Grace before dinner. Last night, some friends heard us…
Read MoreWe’re in the Garden
If it’s quiet here, it’s because we’re in the garden, planting seeds and flowers, weeding, bird watching, and having fun.
Read MoreSleep Talking
My youngest son is a very happy little boy. He is usually smiling and often sings as we wander through grocery store aisles and in other public places. He enjoys spending time outside and looking under rocks. Recently, he has also started talking in his sleep. This morning, as he slept, I heard the following…
Read MoreLaurie – Advice
I apologize for not being able to respond to your comment before now and I hope that you see this post. I think that our Catholic faith gives you the answers that you seek. Forgive Forgive your husband. I know that this is probably easier said than done, but it is necessary. Love Love your…
Read MoreThe Main Purpose of Home Education
As I ponder another year of home education, I am revisiting Fr. Hardon’s advice: “He has chosen us; we have not first chosen Him. But we must respond by making our society something beautiful for God—something very beautiful. For this we must give all—our utmost. We must cling to Jesus, grasp Him, have a grip…
Read MoreA Quote to Live By
“Life is to live in such a way that we are not afraid to die.” ~ St. Teresa of Avila ~ Taken from the parish bulletin.
Read MoreMay Picture Book Basket
“April showers bring May flowers.” We’ve been spending a lot of time in the garden. We are looking forward to spending more time watching seeds grow, tending to our flowers, and observing visitors. Therefore, I decided that May would be the perfect time to read the picture books below. The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco Mary…
Read MoreSolemn Pontifical High Mass at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception ~ Bishop Slattery
A friend just shared Bishop Slattery’s homily that he gave at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. “We have much to discuss — you and I … much to speak of on this glorious occasion when we gather together in the glare of the world’s scrutiny to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the…
Read MoreDon’t Miss It
If you are a parent or grandparent, please make every effort to register for the Healthy Families, Safe Children Leadership Dinner with His Excellency the Most Reverend Robert Vasa and Fr. Derek Lappe and/or the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference. Bishop Vasa will be speaking at the conference on Friday and Saturday morning. Fr. Lappe…
Read MoreHow Boys Pray
Finnian: “Mommy, how do boys pray?” Me: “In the name of the Father, and…” Finnian (interrupting): “I mean, how do boys pray?” Me: “They pray, ‘In the…’” Finnian (interrupting again): “I asked, how do boys pray?” Me: “I don’t know what you are trying to ask.” Brendan: “I think that he wants to know how…
Read MoreHow Boys Pray
Finnian: “Mommy, how do boys pray?” Me: “In the name of the Father, and…” Finnian (interrupting): “I mean, how do boys pray?” Me: “They pray, ‘In the…’” Finnian (interrupting again): “I asked, how do boys pray?” Me: “I don’t know what you are trying to ask.” Brendan: “I think that he wants to know how…
Read MoreMoms’ Meeting
This morning, Elizabeth and I woke early to join a few other mothers for an early morning breakfast and moms’ meeting. It was the first moms’ meeting, excluding Lenten Walks and Teas, that our group has had in approximately six years. I enjoyed meeting Georgiann and another mother for the first time and seeing some friends who…
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