"If I am truly to communicate with another person I must know him, I must be able to be in silence close to him, to listen to him and look at him lovingly. True love and true friendship are always nourished by the reciprocity of looks, of intense, eloquent silences...
Saturday afternoon rehearsal for tomorrow morning's Corpus Christi Mass and Procession!
… on All Souls Day! Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in...
Outside my window...The sky is filled with smoke again and I'm dreaming of going back to the ocean… or anywhere with clear blue skies. I have discovered that the smoke triggers my anxiety/panic attacks. It seems to be affecting our oldest daughter too, who is...
"Rejoice, O earth, because from the womb of Anna, as from a fertile vine, has sprung a sweet, ripe cluster. To the harvesting of this vineyard all are invited, none are excluded—it is the joy of all." ~ St. John Damascene
"A woman, when she is in labour, hath sorrow, because her hour is come; but when she hath brought forth the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world." - excerpt from today's Gospel in the Extraordinary Form. It...
... on the feast of All Souls! *All Photography © Marc Salvatore - Used with permission.Due to the cold and rain I ended up staying home with the two youngest, while the rest of the family attended the Mass this year. We were so happy that the rain...
Outside my window... we must be having the annual "Fall Needle Drop." There are pine needles everywhere! Sean just showed the boys how to operate his Stihl Gas Blower and it only takes them a few minutes to clear the deck and driveway. Yay! Now...
Our beautiful new goddaughter on her Baptismal Day - August 17, 2013Loving God, Creator of all good things,Thank you for the gift of life given to our goddaughter.What a privilege it was for us to stand as witnesses for the Churchwhen our goddaughter was washed in...
Here are some video highlights from our 3rd Quarterly Extraordinary Form Latin Mass on August 4th. Our 4th Mass is currently scheduled for October 6th! Video Credit: Marc Salvatore
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.
