Ruminations
Morning Prayers
The best online advice I have read came years ago from another homeschooling mother. She wrote, “Before your feet hit the floor in the morning, make the devil quake in his boots.” Say your morning prayers—give your day to God—as soon as you wake up. I took her advice to heart, and it has made…
Read MoreTrust in Him!
Recently, I left this comment on something someone wrote: God will always be there for you. Trust in Him! Everything will be fine. Ask Our Blessed Mother to intercede for you. Trust that however your prayers are answered will help you on your ultimate path, on your path to one day hopefully be in heaven…
Read MoreTuesday Tip
Tasha Tudor
When I was in grade school, the librarian read us Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Tasha Tudor. I remember going to the library each week and anxiously waiting for the librarian to finish reading the book, so that I could check it out and look at the lovely illustrations. When I grew…
Read MoreModesty Needs to Come from the Heart
JMJ Recently, I have had a number of people ask me about modesty and wearing skirts and dresses. The most recent question came via a blog comment. Jennifer wrote: Hi Christine, I have a question for you and your lovely daughters inspired by your slideshow. We have 5 girls, all still very young, the oldest…
Read MoreGod Alone Sufficeth
Sometimes God lets us fall to our knees in order to remind us that we can do nothing without Him. It is only by embracing God’s will that we can succeed, that we can become great saints.
Read MoreTween and Teen Book Recommendations and Why My Boys Won’t Be Reading the Ranger’s Apprentice Series
A few years ago, I started to see recommendations for The Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan popping up in various places. A couple of years ago, I sent an email to my local Catholic homeschool group asking for opinions about this series. Everyone responded very positively about the series, save for one mother. This…
Read MoreMultiplying Love
“I am so happy that my mom is pregnant. Every time my mom has another baby, the love in our family grows.” ~ Katheryn Lyon ~ These words were shared with me by a 15 or 16-year-old girl shortly after learning that her mother was pregnant. When I first met Katheryn, she was the oldest…
Read MoreUnder the Weather Tip
When you have been sick for over a week and the sky turns blue and the sun is shining, don’t go outside to do some light gardening. If you do, you might be in bed for at least another week. Don’t ask me how I know this. I just do.
Read MoreHe’s Still Got It
Growing up, my brother would occasionally walk on his hands. Even though he is over 40, he still does so sometimes. More importantly, he still has a strong faith. He and my sister-in-law are trying their best to pass on the Catholic Faith to their five children, assisting at Mass regularly and praying the Rosary as…
Read MoreGentle Reminders
A couple of weeks ago, I made a mistake. I responded to someone out of anger and without thinking. The next day, I responded to the person out of pride. I left a message, apologizing a day or two later, but the individual still isn’t speaking to me. I have gone to confession and am…
Read MoreI Miss my Mom
My Jesus, I adore Thee. My Jesus, I love Thee. My Jesus, I trust in Thee. My Jesus, have Mercy on me, a sinner. My Jesus, Thy Will be done. My mother died several years ago and I still miss her terribly. During her illness, I had seen her every other day and sometimes every day until…
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