Faith
Real 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.
Read MoreCure of Ars Books
My two eldest went to Switzerland a couple of years ago. After visiting Ars and seeing the incorrupt body of St. Jean Vianney their aunt gave each of them a copy of The Priest of Ars, by Marie-Therese Fischer. It is an Along the Paths of the Gospel book that I pray will be released…
Read MoreYear of the Priesthood
Pope Benedict XVI has declared 2009 – 2010 the Year of the Priesthood and is dedicating the year to the Cure of Ars, St. Jean Vianney. In December, I replied to a friend’s e-mail question about confession, telling her that my pastor reminded my of St. John Vianney. In a phone conversation, with my pastor,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Routine
Some of us have colds. As a result, last night, we did not kneel down to pray the family rosary before going to bed. After we were all in bed, Finnian reminded us of this fact, saying, “Need to pray.” I responded, “It’s late. I am sorry that we did not pray tonight.” He replied,…
Read MoreMeaningful Gifts
Today, we received some very thoughtful gifts from my dad. All of them are wonderful, but three of them are very special. The first is a holy card printed in remembrance of a relative’s (Elisabeth Gautier) First Communion and Confirmation on 5 Juillet 1906 or July 5, 1906. This is for my youngest. If I…
Read MoreWeapons of Mass Instruction
can be found at Catholic Family Vignettes.
Read MorePre-Lent
I am enjoying learning about Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima. On the old calendar, these Sundays served “as a time of transition for the soul, which must pass from Christmas joys…to the stern penance of the sacred forty days of Lent.” (Around the Year with the Trapp Family, p. 101) Maria Trapp offers the following advice…
Read MoreSeptuagesima
Explanation of Septuagesima from our parish’s Sunday bulletin: Today marks the beginning of the season of Septuagesima. From the Latin meaning seventy the Church has traditionally used this time as a liturgical preparation for Lent, effecting a transition from the joyful sentiments of Christmas to the somber penitential season of Lent. The next three Sundays…
Read MoreFirst Communion Resources
As I was skimming Google reader today, I noticed that someone was asking about First Communion Resources. Since my fourth child will most likely be receiving First Communion this year, I thought I would share what I have used in the past and what I am using. The following resources have been used with all…
Read MoreLearning from a Pro
On Sunday, as I stood in the vestibule with my two youngest, Finnian decided to start running around. I was tired and did not feel like I could handle my little boy’s energy. However, a mother of 11 children could. She sat down to nurse her one-year-old daughter, asked my little boy to sit next…
Read MoreElizabeth Marie’s Baptism
On Saturday, October 25, 2008, Elizabeth was baptized by Father Gerard Saguto, FSSP at Holy Family in West Seattle. She was the first baby to be baptized in the newly formed parish of the North American Martyrs. The baptism was filled with the beauty and richness of our Catholic faith. It reminded me in many…
Read MorePerpetual Novena to the North American Martyrs
The Perpetual Novena to the North American Martyrs is different from the novena that I posted previously. We will start praying the Perpetual Novena to the North American Martyrs on Sunday. Please join us in doing so. Perpetual Novena to theNorth American Martyrs Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord have mercy on…
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