I especially enjoyed this chapter of Mitten Strings For God:Wants and NeedsAm I the only one that gets claustrophobic when shopping? All the STUFF is so overwhelming! This has started happening to me lately. I use to love to shop. Now, not so much. We truly do live in...
I don't know if any of you have noticed, but I have totally been slacking on keeping up with the Mitten Strings for God Book Study.I hope to join back in, hopefully sooner rather than later, but for now, I thought I would just share with you my favorite quotes from...
The fifth chapter of Mitten Strings For God is titled Simplicity.When thinking about simplicity, the first thing that comes to my mind is dear St. Therese and her "little way." She tells us,"Our Lord needs from us neither great deeds nor profound thoughts. Neither...
It has been a busy day. This morning we (our whole family) attended Mass & Benediction, followed by lunch with Father and a few other families, then we dropped by another friends home to drop of a few things and visited awhile before heading home. I was home for...
" In stillness, we find our peace. Knowing peace at home, we bring peace into the world. "The third chapter of Mitten Strings For God is titled Peace. What a perfect topic for this peaceful morning! It is currently snowing outside--please note, we never have snow in...
Is it morning ALREADY?!?!Yes, mornings are more often than not my least favorite time of the day. That said, I am really looking forward to reading all the discussion on this second chapter of Mitten Strings For God, titled Morning.Reading this chapter made me realize...
It is my role as a wife and mother to create a peaceful orderly home for my family. I feel as though I have been failing miserably! My search for inspiration and guidance led me to read the book It's All too Much and embark on a total decluttering of our home. (We ARE...
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.
