Posts by Christine
Repentance
Yesterday morning, Finnian’s first words were, “I love Daddy, too.” Throughout the day, he kept telling me, “I love you.” and “You’re my best friend.” I wondered whether he was trying to make up for Monday.
Read MoreSay What?
Yesterday, a statue fell on Brendan’s head, making a small, but wide cut. Two hours later, it was still bleeding, so I called the doctor’s office and spoke with the nurse telling her about the cut. She told me to bring Brendan in to the office at noon. I did so, leaving all of the other children, except Elizabeth,…
Read MoreThankfulness
Continuing with last week’s post, I am thankful: for the breathtaking Mass my family and I went to on Friday evening at North American Martyrs. Photos can be seen here and an article can be found here. Archbishop Brunett, four FSSP priests, and two diocesan priests helped Fr. Saguto, FSSP celebrate the Mass. Eighteen boys and young…
Read MoreI Miss Her
Sometimes, I find myself wishing that my mom was still here. She was a truly amazing Mother. I often think about her and wish that I could ask her how she disciplined my siblings and me. I know that this might sound odd, but her form of discipline was completely different from anything I have witnessed…
Read MoreGratitude
I am accepting Meredith’s challenge. Gratitude Community Thank you God for: a loving and understanding husband. a little girl who is just starting to walk. As we prayed the Rosary on September 16, she took one step and then four more. She has taken a total of six steps without falling. It is fun to…
Read MoreWondering
I know that it is late and that I should be sleeping, but I can’t. Why is it that with good things, we also often have crosses?
Read MoreYoung Ladies’ Literary Club 2008-2009
I am blessed with a friend who started a girls’ book club. My two eldest daughters thoroughly enjoyed reading and discussing books with their friends last year. They are looking forward to their first meeting this year. The 2008-2009 books were: I Am David Escape from Warsaw (Original title: The Silver Sword) The Witch of Blackbird…
Read MoreWould You Like to Experience a Little Bit of Catholic History in the Making?
From the North American Martyr’s bulletin: Patronal Feast with the Archbishop—September 25 Plan to attend the Solemn High Mass to celebrate our first patronal feast as a parish next Friday evening, September 25, at 7:30, the feast of the North American Martyrs. Archbishop Brunett will be in attendance and will assist with the Mass from…
Read MoreNot Something that I Would Usually Share
Me: “Finnian, do you need me to change your diaper?” Finnian: “Of course, I stink, Mommy.” I changed his nighttime diaper right away.
Read MoreObedience
“Obedience does not mean the execution of orders that are given by a drill sergeant. It springs, rather, from the love of an order, and love of Him who gave it. The merit of obedience is less in the act than in the love; the submission, the devotion, and the service that obedience implies are…
Read MorePhotos of My Niece and Prayers
My youngest niece, Julie Valerie Marie, was born on August 8 and baptized on August 22, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Photos were a little longer than expected in coming because my brother almost died on the Feast of the Assumption. On August 15, he went to the hospital because he was…
Read MoreAdvice from My Godfather’s Godfather
In the heart of every right-thinking Catholic, God has implanted the desire to become a Saint. Yet few make a serious attempt to realise the ambition. The cause for this is to a large extent discouragement, due to the misunderstanding of what a Saint really is. What is a Saint? The answer usually returned to…
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