"Time is but a shadow, a dream; already God sees us in glory and takes joy in our eternal beatitude. How this thought helps my soul! I understand then why He lets us suffer…" ~ St. ThereseOn Saturday evening, after a fun filled day with my family at the end of...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty} Last night we met my beautiful mother for dinner at Chipotle before heading to the theatre to see The Sound of Music! No one ever believes that my mom is the mother of twelve (plus two in...
It isn't often that my husband and I get out without any of our children. (It took 10 years for us to have an overnight/weekend getaway!) We are just not very comfortable leaving our children with babysitters, and, since I don't supplement with bottles, I can never be...
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.
