I Miss my Mom
My Jesus, I adore Thee. My Jesus, I love Thee. My Jesus, I trust in Thee. My Jesus, have Mercy on me, a sinner. My Jesus, Thy Will be done. My mother died several years ago and I still miss her terribly. During her illness, I had seen her every other day and sometimes every day until…
Read MoreHe Usually Knows What We Will Say
After returning from Mass on Sunday, Finnian ran into my room and said, “I was very good at Mass, so I had my throat blessed.” A few minutes later, he returned and the following conversation took place: Finnian (whispering): “Mommy, please may I have a hotdog for lunch.” Me: “Go and ask Daddy.” Finnian (in a…
Read MoreWorthwhile Listening
Yesterday, I listened to: Banish Envy from Your Heart “Banish from your heart this shameful and destructive vice. Let charity reign amongst you, and do not envy one another any more. Rejoice with the joyful, and mourn with the sorrowful. Take a sincere interest in the weal or woe of your fellow man. Grant to…
Read MoreSword Fighting
My little boys enjoy pretending they are knights. This morning, as I lie in bed, feeling dizzy, they are pretending to be knights, blowing their horns and sword fighting. A few minutes ago, the following was heard from the hallway: Finnian: “Oh, I am wounded.” Catherine: “Go see Mommy and she will bandage you up.”…
Read MoreCandlemas Poem
My mother-in-law shared this poem with me several years ago. This morning, a member of our homeschool group shared it via email. Our Lady of the Candles I have seen a candle lit. I have watched the slow Consuming of the strength of it That a light may glow. And I have thought upon a…
Read MoreThe Feast of Candlemas
The Presentation in the Temple ~ Philippe de Champaigne The Feast of Candlemas, which derives its origin from the local observance of Jerusalem, marks the end of the Feasts included in the Christmas cycle of the liturgy. It is perhaps the most ancient festival of Our Lady. It commemorates, however, not only the obedience of…
Read MoreWords to Warm the Heart
Finnian: “Mommy, I love you! You are my best friend.” Thank you, God, for blessing me with such loving children.
Read MoreFebruary Picture Book Basket
As I started to put together this month’s book list, I was thinking of saints’ feast days and St. Valentine’s Day. However, after adding Eve Bunting’s The Valentine Bears and Else Homalund Minarik’s A Kiss for Little Bear to our basket, I went down a little bear trail. In addition to reading the books below, I am…
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