The Meaning of Words
A couple of nights ago, Finnian was copying everything I said. Eventually, I decided to test if he was even listening to what I was saying, or simply repeating everything without thinking. The result: Me: “You’re a boy.” Finnian: “I’m not a boy. I’m a Finnian.” Me: “You’re a boy and you’re Finnian.” Finnian: “I’m…
Read MoreDisappointment
Finding out the day before the homeschool conference that the person who you thought would be helping you watch your children, will not be doing so due to a birthday party. Despite being an optimist, knowing that the above will most likely make it impossible for you to listen to any of the presentations and…
Read MoreConference Prayers
Please say a special prayer to St. Joseph that everyone who attends the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference on Friday and/or Saturday, May 1-2, leaves feeling spiritually enriched and with all of the encouragement and support for which they hoped. Registration is permitted at the door. Congratulations to the Milwaukee conference planners! Alicia shared that…
Read MoreA Dream Come True
Yesterday, my smiling son served Mass for the first time. He has been wanting to do so since before he received his First Communion in December 2007. He was grinning from ear to ear when he met us in the vestibule after Mass. During dinner, he told us that Mass goes by a lot faster…
Read MorePrayers for My Dad
Please pray for my dad. He has been in the ICU for three days due to cardiomyopathy. He has had arrhythmias since receiving chemotherapy a couple of years ago, but this is the first time that he has had an extended hospital stay. Please pray that I am also able to get a passport soon,…
Read MoreExcuses, Excuses
Me: “Theresa did you finish putting the sheet on your brother’s bed like I asked?” Theresa: “I can’t. It’s too stressful!”
Read MoreShame on Me
Last night, I received a beautiful Smilebox from a friend, who I really miss, and realized that I failed to take a single “Easter” photo of my family.
Read MoreEaster Blessings 2009
God has truly blessed my family with an incredible parish. Today, I realized that we (actually, my husband and four eldest children) spent at least nine hours in the church between Holy Thursday and early Easter Sunday morning. Despite the long hours, my children have not stopped speaking about the Masses and Good Friday Liturgy.…
Read MoreReal Presence Eucharist Resources
I have often visited The Real Presence to read the Fr. Hardon archives. Thanks to Susanna, I will be visiting it to print out A Eucharistic Book for Children: The Eucharist: The Bread of Eternal Life and A Eucharistic Book for Children: Eucharistic Miracles and Saints.
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