Posts by Christine
Requiescat in Pace
Thank you to everyone who was praying for my mother-in-law. She died on Thursday, March 26, around 2:15. Although she was in the hospital, it still came as a surprise. Thankfully, a priest heard her confession on March 23 and she received the last rites shortly before she entered into eternal life. Please pray for…
Read MoreCure of Ars Books
My two eldest went to Switzerland a couple of years ago. After visiting Ars and seeing the incorrupt body of St. Jean Vianney their aunt gave each of them a copy of The Priest of Ars, by Marie-Therese Fischer. It is an Along the Paths of the Gospel book that I pray will be released…
Read MoreYear of the Priesthood
Pope Benedict XVI has declared 2009 – 2010 the Year of the Priesthood and is dedicating the year to the Cure of Ars, St. Jean Vianney. In December, I replied to a friend’s e-mail question about confession, telling her that my pastor reminded my of St. John Vianney. In a phone conversation, with my pastor,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Routine
Some of us have colds. As a result, last night, we did not kneel down to pray the family rosary before going to bed. After we were all in bed, Finnian reminded us of this fact, saying, “Need to pray.” I responded, “It’s late. I am sorry that we did not pray tonight.” He replied,…
Read MoreND: Read What Alice Shared
Does it Matter? And then pray a rosary for our president and our country! Each night, after the rosary, my second youngest daughter prays, “For Obama that he becomes good and starts protecting the babies, instead of letting them be killed.” We should probably all be doing the same.
Read MoreJury Duty Exemption
Today, I received a summons for jury duty. I have asked for an exemption due to the fact that I have a nursing baby. I did not mention that I am a full-time, homeschooling mother of seven children. The last time, I was summoned for jury duty, I had a nursing baby who was the…
Read MoreIt’s all about spring!
I saw this on Jessica’s blog and couldn’t resist. You Are Blooming Flowers You are an optimistic person by nature. In even the darkest times, you are hopeful about the future. You feel truly blessed in life and can sometimes be overwhelmed with emotions. You have an artist’s eye. You are always looking for beauty…
Read MoreSt. Joseph
I can’t let the month of March slip by without calling attention to Pope Leo XIII’s words. They can also be found in Fr. Hardon’s Catholic Prayer Book. The special motives for which St. Joseph has been proclaimed Patron of the Church, and from which the Church looks for singular benefit from his patronage and…
Read MoreNorthwest Catholic Family Education Conference Special
Dear Friends in Christ, In honor of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the 2009 Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference: Nurturing Catholic Family Life, two-day and family online registration prices for the month of March have been reduced to $25! You can register for the conference by visiting: www.nwcatholicconference.com/registration.html Please share this information with your…
Read MoreHelp Stop the ND Scandal
Please sign the petition. President Obama to Deliver Notre Dame CommencementAddressUrgent Action: Sign the open letter toNotre Dame President Father John Jenkins and urge him to cancel Obama’s commencement address, honorary doctorate, and speech set for May 17, 2009. GO TO: www.NotreDameScandal.com NOTRE DAME NEEDS TO HEAR FROM FAITHFUL CATHOLICSTODAY
Read MoreThe Solemnity of St. Joseph
Below are some prayers and ideas for celebrating the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19: Go to Mass to honor this great and humble saint. EWTN provides the following devotion, www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/stjoe2.htm Mary Reed Newland’s The Year and Our Children shares this prayer: “O glorious St. Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, obtain for me…
Read MoreCorned Beef and Cabbage
I know that the Irish don’t actually eat corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day, but we do. I actually have a great Irish stew recipe that we like to eat on or around the feast of St. Agnes each year because it uses lamb meat. I’ll have to share it one of these days. Corned Beef…
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