Posts by Christine
Lessons from a Closet
When we first moved into our current house, my husband and I knew that our bedroom closet, with a single rod for hanging clothes and no shelves, would not work for us. Thus, my husband dutifully went to the store and purchased ClosetMaid #1628. Due to the fact that I have always liked clothes, our…
Read MoreNorthwest Catholic Family Education Conference
The Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference is three weeks away. Fr. Nagel will be the first speaker on Friday and as the mother of three boys, so far, I cannot wait to hear his talk, “Forming men of God: Theological reflections upon what it means to be and to raise Catholic men”. If you have…
Read MoreElizabeth has Shared her Thoughts Again
About those lists…
Read MorePope Benedict XVI’s Message to the U.S.
He is looking forward to his visit. I wish that my family could be in New York or Washington. I would so like to see Pope Benedict XVI.
Read MorePriests are Always Watching
On Sunday, the visiting priest asked my eldest son how old he was and then proceeded to congratulate him on his knowledge of the Nicene Creed.
Read MoreDon’t miss this article
Elizabeth has shared her wisdom. I wish that I had read it a couple of years ago, but it may not have made a difference at the time. I am ready for this message now.
Read MoreJohn Paul II was “a sign and witness of the Resurrection of Christ,” says Pope
Vatican City, Apr 2, 2008 / 10:41 am (CNA).- Recalling with emotion the passing of Pope John Paul II three years ago today, Pope Benedict said April 2 will remain imprinted on the mind of the Church as the day when the Servant of God departed from this world. Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St.…
Read MoreLibrary Books Arrived
My husband checked out some of the books from my reading list yesterday. After skimming through them, I realized that Better Homes and Gardens: Stretching Living Space was not what I had hoped for. The photos were reminiscent of the 70s and did not inspire me. I will be removing this book from my list…
Read MoreRambling Answer to Jessica’s Chore Question
Brendan is seven. Theresa is five. Theresa decided to start doing the dishes on her own a couple of months ago. This made me aware that her brother was more than capable of this job. Friends refer to Theresa as my independent child. She really enjoys cleaning. However, the thought of using the big vacuum…
Read MoreThe Honeymoon is Over
Reality has set in. We are serious about having the children do their chores. Theresa posed the first challenge, asking a little incredulously, “I have to vacuum the living room?” I remembered that Charity begins in the living room (Splendor in the Ordinary) and I answered, “Yes. You did a beautiful job cleaning it. You…
Read MoreIf You Care About Human Life…
Please read Joel Connelly’s article I-1000 campaign seeks to sell voters on death, visit the Coalition Against Assisted Suicide and make a donation to this organization to help them to defeat I-1000. As Rita Marker recently shared, “Everyone who opposes assisted suicide is a Washingtonian for the next year.” (Celebrate Life, March-April 2008, p. 32)…
Read MoreSpelling Corrections
outweighed outweighed outweighed paid paid paid I am learning humility.
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