Tuesday of Holy Week

Tuesday of Holy Week

Tuesday of Holy Week Psalm 21:13-22Many bullocks surround me; the strong bulls of Basan encircle me. They open their mouths against me like ravening and roaring lions. I am like water poured out; all my bones are racked. My heart has become like wax melting away...

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Illuminated Ink Coloring Contest

Illuminated Ink Coloring Contest

Illuminated Ink is hosting another Coloring Contest!The theme this time around is Easter and, as always, the picture is just lovely and filled with symbolism!You don't have to be a child to participate either! There are categories for all ages... So, click here to...

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This is what happens…

This is what happens…

...when Pampered Chef offers 20% off on all their stoneware! Looks like I have some sorting to do. I need to figure out what goes where, and just what I get to keep! :)After we finish school, of course!

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Woohoo!

I have been wanting a three column blog for a couple months now... like the typepad ones, but without the fee... and blogspot just doesn't offer a template for one. So, after a bunch of online research and endless hours some fiddling around with the html codes, I...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Yesterday we went to an Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration put on by the small catholic high school that a few of my siblings attend.It started with Mass, at which the students led the music singing beautiful Gregorian Chant hymns.Afterwards, we went out to the school...

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The “Annual” Open House

The “Annual” Open House

The Open House a very good friend of mine hosted for me Friday night, was SO MUCH FUN!! This is the 3rd year we have done this and it has become an annual event. This year, it was scheduled from 6-10 pm, but by the time I packed up and finished visiting. It was...

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I couldn’t help smiling…

I couldn’t help smiling…

...and then running for my camera Friday afternoon when I walked into my bedroom and saw this precious scene.I had been trying to get ready to go and put on a "Cookie Lee; Pampered Chef; Discovery Toy; Usborne Book" Open house for a friend of mine. I only do this once...

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It feels like Christmas!

It feels like Christmas!

Do you ever have one of those days when you just want to HUG the mailman? Today is definitely one of those days! Just look at all those wonderful packages!!! I can't wait to open them!

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Prayer of Mothers

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.


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