Posts by Christine
My Little Bishop
On Wednesday, we enjoyed watching the FSSP Seminary Chapel Consecration. Yesterday afternoon, the children were playing outside when I saw Finnian walking towards the sliding glass door with one of our child-size brooms. As soon as he reached the door, he raised the broom up and banged on the door with the handle. I immediately…
Read MoreWatch the FSSP Seminary Chapel Consecration this Morning
We will be watching the Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary Chapel Consecration on EWTN, starting at 8:00 a.m. this morning. EWTN will be airing the Chapel Consecration live from Denton, Nebraska. You can watch it online by visiting this webpage, clicking “Watch Live”, and then selecting how you want to watch it. According to EWTN, the Chapel Consecration…
Read MoreMarch Picture Book Basket
I know that there are other things, besides St. Patrick’s feast day, that happen during March (and a few of the books below reflect that); however, since we are part Irish, we enjoy immersing ourselves in the delightful, and sometimes sad, Irish picture books that are available on our shelves and at the the library. Some…
Read MoreSuffering and Love
On Sunday, our pastor gave an excellent sermon on suffering. He drove his sermon home with a final nail in the bulletin by including a quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen on suffering and love. The lesson of the Crucifix is that pain is never to be isolated or separated from love. The Crucifix does not…
Read MoreLenten Discipline
GUIDE TO MAKING A SPIRITUALLY PROFITABLE LENT IN PREPARATION FOR THE PROPER CELEBRATION OF EASTER The Lenten discipline consists of three separate parts: 1. Corporal or External Fast, including the abstinence from certain foods, drinks, and amusements, i.e. music, and parties during Lent. These points of fast should be stressed today especially with the mania…
Read MoreA Must Read
The Cure of Ars: The Priest Who Out-Talked the Devil by Milton Lomask is a book that should be read by Catholic families during this Year for Priests. A few weeks ago, my husband finished reading the book to my children and me, and we were sorry to have it end. Milton Lomask captured the life of St. Jean Marie…
Read MoreI Miss my Mom
My Jesus, I adore Thee. My Jesus, I love Thee. My Jesus, I trust in Thee. My Jesus, have Mercy on me, a sinner. My Jesus, Thy Will be done. My mother died several years ago and I still miss her terribly. During her illness, I had seen her every other day and sometimes every day until…
Read MoreHe Usually Knows What We Will Say
After returning from Mass on Sunday, Finnian ran into my room and said, “I was very good at Mass, so I had my throat blessed.” A few minutes later, he returned and the following conversation took place: Finnian (whispering): “Mommy, please may I have a hotdog for lunch.” Me: “Go and ask Daddy.” Finnian (in a…
Read MoreAndrew
Andrew Paul miscarried at 10 weeks between Thursday, February 4, and Sunday, February 7 Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Read MoreWorthwhile Listening
Yesterday, I listened to: Banish Envy from Your Heart “Banish from your heart this shameful and destructive vice. Let charity reign amongst you, and do not envy one another any more. Rejoice with the joyful, and mourn with the sorrowful. Take a sincere interest in the weal or woe of your fellow man. Grant to…
Read MoreSword Fighting
My little boys enjoy pretending they are knights. This morning, as I lie in bed, feeling dizzy, they are pretending to be knights, blowing their horns and sword fighting. A few minutes ago, the following was heard from the hallway: Finnian: “Oh, I am wounded.” Catherine: “Go see Mommy and she will bandage you up.”…
Read MoreCandlemas Poem
My mother-in-law shared this poem with me several years ago. This morning, a member of our homeschool group shared it via email. Our Lady of the Candles I have seen a candle lit. I have watched the slow Consuming of the strength of it That a light may glow. And I have thought upon a…
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