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Archive for May, 2007

Hope for the home educator!

Posted in faith, homeschooling on May 31, 2007 | 1 Comment »

There are so many days when I am concerned about the “progress” of my home educated children. Are we “doing” enough? Are they getting it? Am I holding them back? Before I endeavor to answer any of these questions, I think we should look at the definition of “progress”. “A moving or going forward; a [...]

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Ad Caeli Reginam

Posted in blessed mother, queenship on May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

AD CAELI REGINAM ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XIION PROCLAIMING THE QUEENSHIP OF MARYTO THE VENERABLE BRETHREN, THE PATRIARCHS, PRIMATES,ARCHBISHOPS, BISHIOPS, AND OTHER LOCAL ORDINARIESIN PEACE AND COMMUNION WITH THE HOLY SEE Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Blessing. From the earliest ages of the catholic church a Christian people, whether in time of triumph or more [...]

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As we approach June…

Posted in consecration, enthronement, sacred heart on May 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »

What a lovely month, the month of June! It is on June 15th that we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The image of the Sacred Heart is familiar to all Catholics and many traditional Catholic families have held or at least attended “enthronement” ceremonies. I would like to encourage all Catholic [...]

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Knit an elven cloak

Posted in knitting, lord of the rings on May 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »

I am an avid knitter constantly searching for new and unusual patterns and fibers. Here is an interesting link for fans of the Lord of the Rings. Make your own elven cloak! Extremely cool, but also extremely pricey and rare fiber. Take a look at Stansborough Farms.

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Morning or Afternoon?

Posted in homeschooling, scheduling on May 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Once again, it is a lovely morning. I sit alone at the computer, a gentle breeze rippling the curtains, while the birds sing their morning chorus. Would you wake your children up? Our family has not yet finished school for the year. The search for a new home coupled with the monumental task of moving [...]

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Thank you!

Posted in brunch, friends, pentecost on May 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

What a blessing it is to be surrounded by such amazing friends. The past few days have been full of food, fun and conversation. Not much laundry done, I’m afraid to say, but there will always be laundry. These opportunities for fellowship amongst our “faith family” simply can’t be missed. Thanks to everyone for your [...]

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Birthdays

Posted in birthdays, celebrations, parties, pentecost on May 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Another birthday! Today Sir Galahad is nine years old. Sunday we will host a brunch to celebrate the many joys of this month. It has been the goal of our family for many years now, to shift the focus on birthdays from the gift giving “extravaganza”, to one of celebration. Don’t get me wrong, here. [...]

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Nil Desperandum

Posted in despair, hope, martyrdom, suffering on May 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Nil desperandum! There is nothing to be despaired at! Unbelievable words during a time of extreme suffering or crisis. I am speaking first hand here. It is not likely that I will ever have to endure even a fraction of the agony that our Lord suffered on the cross. It is also highly unlikely that [...]

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Milestones

Posted in birthday, pregnancy, pro-life on May 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Today is my youngest daughter’s 4th birthday. Sigh. The “baby” is not a baby any longer. This is the longest “space” Hubby and I have had between children, a rather poignant reminder of how our lives are changing and how our roles are expanding. While still the parents of toddlers, we are also grandparents to [...]

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Dona nobis pacem

Posted in anxiety, hope, peace on May 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

“Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum!” These are the beautiful words pronounced at every holy Mass, no matter the language or culture. “The Peace of the Lord be always with you!” Our Lord walked among us. He lived, He loved, He laughed, He wept, He argued, He suffered and died. All that we might have salvation. [...]

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How a Catholic Nun Became a Grandmother

Posted in family on May 22, 2007 | 3 Comments »

In 1992, our family adopted its newest member, Sister Martha Conrad…but she is not Sr. Martha to us; she is simply Grandma Marty. How does a Roman Catholic Nun become a grandmother of nine living children and spiritual mother to their parents? By God’s great mercy and through His infinite love. Sr. Marty (as she [...]

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The Tooth Fairy

Posted in humor, parenting, tooth fairy on May 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Charlotte, age five, has lost two teeth within the last 48 hours. There are so many simple joys in parenting – namely, all of the firsts: the first word, first step, first birthday, first day of school, and the loss of the first tooth. As the mother of many children, it amazes me how alike [...]

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Good Morning!

Posted in children, computer, homeschooling on May 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

It is a lovely, though somewhat cool morning. I’ve been up since sunrise…breakfast and lunch packed for hubby and a few moments of silence before the children awaken. It is always such a dilemma – what to do with this time? Prayer should be the first order of the day, though sometimes I must admit [...]

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We shall see…

Posted in holy father, indult, motu proprio on May 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

News regarding the long awaited Motu Proprio continues to circulate. A statement issued by Cardinal Castrillon last week after his meeting with the Holy Father seems to confirm rumors. Here is a portion: “There is no turning back, [the Pope] is not leading the Church to a reverse position; the Pope is the Vicar of [...]

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"…entertaining angels unaware…"

Posted in angels, family trip, vacation on May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

The following event took place in 1997… Rain, rain and more rain. Not exactly how we had wanted to start our family outing, but seven people entertaining hopes of a few rides at a theme park, are rarely put off by a spring shower. Two adults, five children, a cooler full of fried chicken and [...]

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And so it begins…

Posted in catholic, family, grace, homeschooling on May 19, 2007 | 3 Comments »

Thus begins a journaling experiment. For sometime now, I have wished to share the many joys, sorrows and blessings that have been such a large part of daily life in my family. Many family friends have heard these stories, sharing laughter and tears as well as wonder at some of the more unusual events that [...]

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A Mother’s Day Miracle

Posted in blessed mother, miracle, mother's day on May 18, 2007 | 1 Comment »

The following event occurred on Mother’s Day 2000 and seems appropriate to post for the month of May… It was a beautiful Sunday morning. The sky was crystal clear, a celestial blue of such depth…the bowers of the flowering crab apple tree in our backyard were laden with snow-white blossoms. Each gentle breeze sent a [...]

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Welcome to "Fast Food!"

Posted in abstinence, fasting, lahey, no knead bread, potato soup, ratatouille, recipes, ribollita, shrimp and penne pasta, tuna pasta salad on May 1, 2007 | 2 Comments »

In keeping with the desire of the average, traditional Catholic to keep the days of fast and abstinence; I will post a few of my favorite meatless meals. Many of these soups and casseroles are quite easily converted from “meat to meatless.” Enjoy…and feel free to offer comments and suggestions for improvement. Also, if you [...]

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