2015 in Review
“If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.” ~ St. Teresa of Avila ~ January On January 5, I gave Kilian his first haircut. He is my first little…
Read More2015 Personal Reading
Dressing with Dignity by Colleen Hammond Footprints in a Darkened Forest by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen The Liberty Threat: The Attack on Religious Freedom in America Today by James Tonkowich Reading Rescue 1-2-3: Raise Your Child’s Reading Level 2 Grades with This Easy 3-Step Program by Peggy M. Wilber The School of Jesus Crucified:…
Read More2015 Read Alouds
Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls (Volume One) by Catholic Nuns First Communion Days by A Sister of Notre Dame New Catholic Picture Bible
Read MoreHe’s Still a Boy at Heart
I have mentioned before that the best Christmas gift is going to Midnight Mass. My second best Christmas present this year was hearing the inspiring sermons that our pastor gave during the last week of Advent and on the Feast of St. Stephen (the second day of Christmas). I am so thankful to have such…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Adoration of the Shepherds by Charles Brun Gaudete, Christus est natus!
Read MoreDue June 16
12 Weeks 5 Days Baby currently measures about 6.5 centimeters. I can’t wait to hold this little bundle of joy.
Read MoreAutumn Violin Recital
For the fall violin recital, Bernadette played “Hungarian Dance No. 2” by Johannes Brahms. Theresa played “Ashokan Farewell” by Jay Ungar. All of their violin teacher’s students joined each other in playing “Ballad of Green Mountain”, a traditional piece that their teacher arranged. I think that they did a great job, especially considering that this…
Read MoreFor Parents of Boys
I am planning on possibly sharing these lectures with my teenage son too. I was happy to hear Fr. Ripperger mention (among other things) boys, homeschooling, and moms. I think that this list of “23 Behaviors of a Gentleman that Every Man Should Adopt” goes hand in hand with Fr. Ripperger’s advice.
Read MoreTomorrow is First Friday
Will you be going to Mass? Christ told St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: “I promise you, in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without…
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