Happy Birthday, Grandpa!
My grandpa was a humorous, intelligent, and loving man. I have some wonderful memories of the time that I spent with him and my granny in Switzerland. Delicious meals were a large part of our visits. If we weren’t eating at a restaurant, then sumptuous, healthy (my granny provided the treats) lunches were prepared by…
Read More“And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.” Matthew 18:5
The other day, as I sat waiting for my ob appointment, I was saddened by a mother, pushing her baby in a stroller, who came into the office. She entered the office and informed the ladies behind the counter, “I am here for my depo shot.” I could not help thinking, “Why? Doesn’t she realize…
Read More“And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.” Matthew 18:5
The other day, as I sat waiting for my ob appointment, I was saddened by a mother, pushing her baby in a stroller, who came into the office. She entered the office and informed the ladies behind the counter, “I am here for my depo shot.” I could not help thinking, “Why? Doesn’t she realize…
Read MoreOverheard at Dinner
The following conversation was overheard towards the end of dinner a few nights ago. Catherine: “We only have four popsicles left.” Brendan: “One of us children will have to sacrifice. Catherine, Bernadette, Theresa, who wants to give up their popsicle?”
Read MoreOverheard at Dinner
The following conversation was overheard towards the end of dinner a few nights ago. Catherine: “We only have four popsicles left.” Brendan: “One of us children will have to sacrifice. Catherine, Bernadette, Theresa, who wants to give up their popsicle?”
Read MoreFeast of King St. Louis IX
King St. Louis IX became King of France at age eleven. His mother, Blanche of Castile, ruled as regent until Louis reached the age of twenty-two. Her words to her son echoed in Louis’ mind throughout his life, “I would rather see you dead at my feet than guilty of a mortal sin.” Louis and…
Read MoreThe Queenship of Mary
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,our life, our sweetness and our hope!To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;to thee do we send up our sighs,mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us;and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit…
Read MoreThe Queenship of Mary
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,our life, our sweetness and our hope!To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;to thee do we send up our sighs,mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us;and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit…
Read MoreOur Lady of Knock and Our First Day of School
We like to start school on a Marian feast day. Yesterday, the Feast of Our Lady of Knock complemented our Irish heritage and therefore, marked our first day of school for the 2006-2007 school year. Catherine, with whom I have been using Seton for the last four years, was very excited to sit down and…
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