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...
As you have all probably noticed, I am not a very good writer. In fact, before my application to Christendom, I think that the last paper or essay that I had written was way back in 5th grade. It just wasn't something my mom made me do, and I was fine with that... It...
On the morning of May 31st, the day following the Ordination, Father said his very First Mass and our oldest son made his First Confession, and received his First Holy Communion.It all took place at the beautiful Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, in Valparaiso,...
After the Ordination, we headed to the basement of the Cathedral for the reception, to receive First Blessings, and with the right disposition, plenary indulgences, from the newly ordained priests.Following the Bishop, or Cardinal in this case, that presided over the...
I had a few moments this morning, and thought I would upload a few of my favorite pictures from the Ordination Mass. Most of these were given to us by my brother-in-law, and a few were taken by my husband. Deo Grátias!
On the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, May 30th, 2008, in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, His Eminence, Dario Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos ordained four members of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter , including my...
On day 6 of our trip we pretty much spent the whole day at the hotel, just visiting with my hubby's parents and getting ready for the Ordination the next day.The kids were SO excited to see their Grandparents and be able to spend some time with them.The kids were also...
On Day 5 of our trip, we visited Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. This was our second visit to this zoo, and if we ever find ourselves back in Nebraska, I am sure we will make a point to visit it again. It is an awesome zoo!We started the day with a visit to their IMAX...
I can't believe that it has taken me so many posts just to tell you about the first 3 days of our trip to Nebraska... Unfortunately, I am not planning on speeding up the process any time soon... Sorry! ;)On day 4, our first full day in Lincoln, we took a little trip,...
We arrived into Lincoln, Nebraska at about 4pm on May 26th. We had reservations at the Embassy Suites downtown. However, when we arrived a number of things went wrong.Prior to the trip, I called many hotels looking for a place to stay that would work well for a family...
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.
