Posts by Christine
2014 Read Alouds
Angel Food for Boys and Girls: Volume I by Father Gerald T. Brennan The Angel Food for Boys and Girls series is an absolute favorite in our house. I don’t think that I have ever finished reading a tale from this series without hearing, “Please read just one more story.” All of my children have delighted…
Read More2014 Personal Reading
Faces of Holiness: Modern Saints in Photos and Words by Ann Ball I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean C.J. d’Elbee I have appreciated reading this book during Lent a few times. It makes for a wonderful little retreat. Each time that I read this…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds…
Read MoreApple and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This casserole has become a Christmas morning staple in our house and makes for a tasty Christmas breakfast. The original recipe came from a Costco cookbook a couple of years ago. Catherine makes this slightly adapted recipe on Christmas Eve day each year, which means that she will be making it again tomorrow. Today, we…
Read MoreFourth Sunday of Advent
“And it came to pass that in those days 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 o…wn city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out…
Read MoreRemembering the Reason for the Season when Giving Gifts
In my last post, I kind of joked about buying Christmas presents for nine children this year. I enjoy getting things for my children, especially religious presents, and things that they need and like. Each year, my children are given three Christmas presents. Shortly after our first child was born, my husband and I agreed…
Read MoreMaking a List and Checking it Twice
I’ve been making a list and checking it twice, and with nine children it hasn’t been nice. Last year, I had all of the children’s presents purchased before Advent, but that didn’t happen this year. I had presents for the little ones by the time Advent started. Last week, I had presents for everyone except…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Advent Revisited
The manger is ready and waiting to be filled with soft hay each time one of our children offers a good deed to God during Advent. “Before Our Lady conceived Our Lord in the flesh, she conceived Him in the interior silence of her soul.” ~ Advent Recollection: Silence ~ Last week, as Advent approached, I…
Read MoreViolin Recital
On the Feast of St Cecilia, Bernadette and Theresa participated in their fall violin recital. Theresa just started violin lessons in September. She was accompanied by Bernadette as she played Marching Song, Norwegian Folk Song, and Lightly Row. Bernadette enjoyed playing Meditation from Thais by Jules Massenet. She started playing when she was around Theresa’s…
Read MoreIt’s Snowing
The boys don’t need to pretend anymore. It really is snowing, and Kieran is very excited. He keeps telling me, “Mommy, it’s snowing!” and “Mommy, snow is on the van. We need to clean it.” He also commented, “Mommy, the snow is on the flowers.” I love my little boy and his wonder and enthusiasm.
Read MoreArctic Fun
Snow is rare in our neck of the woods. However, my boys can pretend it is plentiful with their Arctic Snowmobile, Arctic Ice Crawler, Arctic Helicrane, and Arctic Outpost. Hopefully, the Arctic Base Camp goes on sale because Patrick would really like it. One of the reviews of the base camp on the Lego site gave me a chuckle.…
Read MoreThe Saint that is Just Me
A friend shared this video and it brought tears streaming down my face. I want nothing more than to become a great saint and bring greater glory to God. However, I know that I have a long way to go. I also know that the only way that I will get there is by the…
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