Children’s Conversations
Brendan: “Boys are better than girls.”Catherine: “They are not.” Brendan: “Yes, they are. Boys become men and get married. Then they become fathers and fathers are the head of the house.” My little boy still needs to learn that the heart is as important as the head. Maybe, I will have him read The Privilege…
Read MoreIn Memory of Pope John Paul II
My brother just sent me this tribute to Pope John Paul II: We Remember His Holiness Pope John Paul II: May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005.
Read MorePlease Pray
My dad is at his doctor’s appointment. I won’t know anything more until tomorrow morning. Prayer to Saint Peregrine*O great St. Peregrine, you have been called “The Mighty,” “The Wonder-Worker,” because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.For so many years you bore in…
Read MoreSpring
The weather was beautiful, so I decided to take advantage of it. Before leaving for ballet, I piled the bikes, a trike and a stroller in the van. While their sister danced, Catherine and Brendan rode their bikes in a nearby empty parking lot. Theresa impressed me by riding her tricycle back and forth across…
Read MoreIt Doesn’t Rain, but it Pours
The title is a saying my mom used to use and today I learned why. In the backyard, we have a tree that is falling down (the roots are partially out of the ground and it is leaning terribly). We are trying to decide if we should try to save it or take it down.…
Read More“Exploring Scotland with Martha Morse”
Last year, I wrote a mini-review of Melissa Wiley’s books for Saint Joseph Catholic Homeschool Group. This morning, I found that Melissa has a wonderful Martha Morse unit study on her blog. My children and I may just need to reread Wiley’s books this summer, so that we can put this study of Scotland to…
Read MoreThe Triduum
I am so excited. Yesterday, I learned that our parish will be celebrating the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) with Masses and services in Latin (Novus Ordo). Our parish is Polish and usually the Masses surrounding this special time of year are in Polish. I am looking forward to standing room only,…
Read MoreBeing Thankful
Dear God, Please help me to be thankful for the roof over our heads and not long to live somewhere else, especially when we find a beer bottle smashed in our driveway. Thank You for all that You have given us.
Read MoreChemotherapy
On April 5, my dad will learn more about his chemotherapy treatment. Please continue to pray for him. May Mary wrap her mantle around my dear father.
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