Posts by Christine
Faith, Hope, and Charity
Our pastor had me in tears on Mother’s Day after mentioning “deceased mothers” in his comments prior to his sermon (I didn’t hear the latter due to a noisy little boy who I love with all my heart). I am so thankful for my parents who taught my brother and sisters and me the theological…
Read MoreOur Little One
At 28 Weeks And 32 Weeks Please keep our baby in your prayers.
Read MoreMissing My Mom
It’s hard to believe that so many years have passed since my mom died. She was a truly wonderful mother, one of my best friends, and most importantly a faithful Catholic. She loved God with her whole heart and always stressed the importance of going to daily Mass. She used to tell me that when…
Read MoreTasha Tudor
When I was in grade school, the librarian read us Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Tasha Tudor. I remember going to the library each week and anxiously waiting for the librarian to finish reading the book, so that I could check it out and look at the lovely illustrations. When I grew…
Read MoreChristmas 2015
“At that time there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled. This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria. And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.” “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into…
Read MoreWords to Remember
“The only success in life is the person who has a good death. The only failure in life is the person who has a bad death.” ~ Fr. Wolfe, FSSP
Read More2015 in Review
“If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.” ~ St. Teresa of Avila ~ January On January 5, I gave Kilian his first haircut. He is my first little…
Read More2015 Personal Reading
Dressing with Dignity by Colleen Hammond Footprints in a Darkened Forest by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen The Liberty Threat: The Attack on Religious Freedom in America Today by James Tonkowich Reading Rescue 1-2-3: Raise Your Child’s Reading Level 2 Grades with This Easy 3-Step Program by Peggy M. Wilber The School of Jesus Crucified:…
Read More2015 Read Alouds
Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls (Volume One) by Catholic Nuns First Communion Days by A Sister of Notre Dame New Catholic Picture Bible
Read MoreHe’s Still a Boy at Heart
I have mentioned before that the best Christmas gift is going to Midnight Mass. My second best Christmas present this year was hearing the inspiring sermons that our pastor gave during the last week of Advent and on the Feast of St. Stephen (the second day of Christmas). I am so thankful to have such…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Adoration of the Shepherds by Charles Brun Gaudete, Christus est natus!
Read MoreDue June 16
12 Weeks 5 Days Baby currently measures about 6.5 centimeters. I can’t wait to hold this little bundle of joy.
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