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After Mass on Saturday, my friend Rachel shared a humorous story with me. In preparing for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, she was teaching her children about “Grace”. As she was speaking, her son, John, piped up, “Chicken Nuggets have grace.” Thankfully, his eldest sister knew what he meant and responded, “You mean grease,…

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My Matter of Fact Son

This morning, I thought that Patrickk was crying because he wanted to go with me to First Saturday Mass and 40 Days for Life. However, when Brendan asked Patrick why he was crying, Patrick responded, “I am not crying because I want to go with Mommy. I am just crying because I don’t want to…

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What has Mommy Done?

Yesterday, my husband called from work and he was truly worried. One of our July birthday girls answered the phone. He asked if he could speak to Mommy. Theresa responded, “She’s not here. She’s getting my birthday present.” Slightly worried, he then asked if he could speak with Catherine, only to receive the same response.…

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What has Mommy Done?

Yesterday, my husband called from work and he was truly worried. One of our July birthday girls answered the phone. He asked if he could speak to Mommy. Theresa responded, “She’s not here. She’s getting my birthday present.” Slightly worried, he then asked if he could speak with Catherine, only to receive the same response.…

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Self-Communicating

Despite his antics, Patrick really does pay attention at Mass. Tonight, he sat at the table with a small stack of Pringles. With each chip, he broke off a small piece, said, “Body of Christ”, placed it in his mouth, and followed with “Amen”. This continued until the pile was finished. *Posted by my husband

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Self-Communicating

Despite his antics, Patrick really does pay attention at Mass. Tonight, he sat at the table with a small stack of Pringles. With each chip, he broke off a small piece, said, “Body of Christ”, placed it in his mouth, and followed with “Amen”. This continued until the pile was finished. *Posted by my husband

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