A Christmas Gift
As a child, I fell in love with Midnight Mass. I fell in love with celebrating the miracle of Christ’s Nativity in the best way possible. Last night, I fell in love all over again. We arrived at our parish around 10:45. Prior to Mass, I said my usual prayers, but I added, “Dear God,…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing: Come Adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the new-born King! Gaudete Christus est natus! We hope that everyone has a happy, holy, and blessed Christmastide!
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The Ballad of Befana by Phyllis McGinley Befana the Housewife, scrubbing her pane, Saw three old sages ride down the lane, Saw three gray travelers pass her door– Gaspar, Balthazar, Melchior. “Where journey you, sirs?” she asked of them. Balthazar answered, “To Bethlehem, For we have news of a marvelous thing. Born in a stable is…
Read MoreConfirmation
For the past couple of years, my two eldest have wanted to be confirmed. After hearing our pastor say that our parish’s first Confirmation would take place on December 17, Bernadette told my father-in-law that she would be confirmed in December. I told her that she would need to wait a couple more years. She was upset and shared,…
Read MorePrayers Needed
A very good friend from college, Avi, just sent the prayer request below: I haven’t had a chance to let you know yet, but my dad was diagnosed last Thursday with liver cancer up at OHSU and was waiting for more information. He was back in Bend when his tumor on his liver ruptured, causing…
Read MoreChristmas Books 2009
As I shared last year, each of our children receives a Christmas book from us on December 25. This year’s books, in no particular order, are: The Little Boy’s Christmas Gift by John Speirs This is a cute story about a young boy who gives a recognizable gift to the Christ Child. The pictures are exquisite.…
Read MorePoor Souls Novena
I received this from a friend whose sister, Helen, died yesterday morning. Please join me in praying this novena, and in praying for the repose of Helen’s soul and my friend’s entire family. Today is the day to start your Poor Souls (in purgatory) novena (9 days before Christmas): Our Lord told St. Gertrude the…
Read MoreHomemade Christmas Tree Ornaments
Please don’t tell my children. On Friday, we are going to make some delicious smelling Christmas tree ornaments, using our Nativity Cookie Cutter Set that my parents gave us the year we moved into our house. We still have some of the figures that we made that year and a couple of years later, but I know…
Read MoreTeacher In-Service Day
My husband gave me a much needed teacher in-service day, today. Our six oldest have accompanied him to the Museum of Flight, taking advantage of the “Free Youth Days” which run through December 20. The children were looking forward to going on the flight simulator. I am looking forward to hearing what they thought about…
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