Please tune in to EWTN on Sep 14th!

Please tune in to EWTN on Sep 14th!

I just received this information from my brother-in-law who is a Deacon with the FSSP.The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter is going to be front and center on EWTN celebrating a Solemn High Mass at the Shrine Altar of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery on September 14th...

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We’re Debt Free!!

We’re Debt Free!!

In the spring of 2006, while absolutely drowning in debt and in desperate need of getting our finances under control, I read The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, which I HIGHLY recommend.On behalf of our family, I am proud to say that as of today WE ARE DEBT...

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Tea-and-Craft Days

If you have a minute go and check out this article by Dawn at By Sun and Candlelight. It is a transcript from the speech she recently gave at a Real Learning conference. I found it very inspiring and would love to incorporate some of her ideas into our schedule this...

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Does this sound like my family?

I'm going to have to re-read the book... I can't remember! Sounds pretty accurate though. You scored as Mansfield Park.Your family is most like the Bertrams of Mansfield Park. Though seemingly respectable, your family has had its share of scandal. However, there are...

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NFP vs. Contraception I

Update: Video no longer available. I removed the link from the post. This is the first of a series of videos on NFP vs. Contraception.. They are great!

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And MORE progress!!

And MORE progress!!

Posting these pictures is REALLY helping me stay focused and motivated!! I should try this with the other projects I would like to accomplish!! WOW!!My son & I just hung up our maps, and now there is not much left that needs to be done.. Hooray!!I would still like...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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