Planting Seeds
Several weeks ago, as I sat in the dentist office reading a book, I heard a lady say, “I thought he was old school.” I looked up and she looked at me and repeated, “I thought he was old school.” I responded, “Actually what he has written is just as pertinent today as it was…
Read MoreThe Lord’s Day or CYO’s Day
When our children were three and under, we met a good Catholic family whose boys enjoyed playing sports, especially soccer and tennis. The boys’ parents, Anne and Paul, made sure they were able to do so, signing them up to play on soccer teams and taking them to one of the local tennis courts to…
Read More{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ I intended to share these photos in May, but we have been busy. {pretty} Even though she doesn’t like to look at the camera, I think that my little girl is pretty. {happy} My tall, little boy was happy to go to the…
Read MoreChoristers Picnic
This year, my four oldest children enjoyed participating in our parish’s choir classes which are taught by a very talented nun. Since today was the last day of choir class, some of us headed to the park after choir and Mass to thank Sister. The children enjoyed playing on the zip line with their friends…
Read MorePiano Recital
On May 22, Catherine participated in her spring piano recital. She played the Waltz in A Minor by Chopin. Upon finishing the piece, she and her sister played a duet of Edelweiss.
Read MoreViolin Recital
On Saturday, May 14, Bernadette participated in her second violin recital. She played the Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar. This is the first year that she is playing the violin and she is thoroughly enjoying it. On more than one occasion, my eldest daughter has lamented the fact that I record her and her sister…
Read More{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} My husband gave me these red roses for Mother’s Day. {happy} My youngest son is always happy to vacuum the stairs. I wonder what he would do if I did something like this to them. {funny} Yes, that is a dragonfly on…
Read MoreVen. Pope Pius XII Speaks to Mothers
Yesterday, Fr. Berg, the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, visited our parish and offered Mass for Good Shepherd Sunday. Before beginning his sermon, he wished all of the mothers a happy Mother’s Day, quoting a little bit from Pope Pius XII. This morning my curiosity got the best of me and I…
Read MoreExcerpt from the Blessing of the Font
The singing of the Sicut Cervus by our choir at the Easter Vigil took my breath away.
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