In Omaha, the day following Father's First Mass and the day following our son's First Holy Communion, Captain had the privilege of serving Mass with other highly experienced altar boys. Captain had been serving back home since he was five, but this was a special Mass...
I just came from Mrs. L's blog, At the Wellsprings of Traditional Life, and have decided to join her in Learning to Sacrifice."Sacrifice is difficult, but if you start out with the small things in life we can learn and get better at it day by day! What can you...
FOR TODAYOutside my Window... the sun is finally breaking through the clouds and the smoke. I am thinking... about ways in which to fit everything that I would like to do this school year into our schedule... I have a tendency to over plan! :)I am thankful... for all...
In addition to studying World History this coming year, we will also continue to study American History as well.We have been studying American History each year, and although, it was definitely time to move on and add another period of time to our studies, I didn't...
"Fr. Liam Cary talks about the importance and prophetic nature of this encyclical and how the blatant disregard of this crucial church teaching has damaged the faith of many Catholics."My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love Thee. I beg pardon for those who do...
Well, I have finally settled on a math program for this coming year. After a lot of research and discussion with my hubby, I decided to switch to RightStart Mathematics.It was so hard deciding to switch from Saxon. For one, I HAVE all the supplies I would have needed...
I hope you all have a blessed Feast of the Assumption.In addition to attending Mass for this Holy Day of Obligation, don't miss the wonderful recipes and ideas posted over at Catholic Cuisine and Catholic Family Vignettes for celebrating this most special day!Novena...
Yesterday, after the children's swimming lessons, we attended this weeks:Summer with the SaintsAugust 14th is the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, so he was, most appropriately, the featured saint this week!We began the afternoon at Marci's in her air conditioned home...
Today was the last day of this current two week session of swimming lessons, also known as GRADUATION DAY!!! My children were all very excited!I have been so amazed at the progress my girls have made these past two weeks. Just last week they were both still in a...
I was having a blast playing with the "Sport" setting on my camera today during life-saving day. If you hold the button down while you are taking the pictures, it will take continuous shots! It is so fun!Here is Captain practicing "saving his life":And here is...
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.
