Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11 In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the Church to harm them.He had James, the brother of John, killed by the sword,and when he saw that this was pleasing to the Jewshe proceeded to arrest Peter also.–It was the feast of Unleavened [...]
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Posted in feast day, paul, peter, saints on June 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Left Behind…
Posted in children, grandparents, left behind on June 28, 2007 | 2 Comments »
By the way…the girls did get popsicles, and a walk with Granddad!
Laus Deo!!
Posted in motu proprio, te deum, tridentine on June 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From Rorate Caeli: OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE “A meeting took place yesterday afternoon at the Vatican, presided by the Cardinal Secretary of State, in which the content and the spirit of the expected “Motu proprio” of the Holy Father on the use of the Missal promulgated by John XXIII in 1962 [...]
Motu Proprio!!
Posted in latin mass, motu proprio, tridentine on June 27, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The motu proprio liberating the Tridentine Mass for the entire Catholic Church has been given to about 30 bishops from all over the world in the Sala Bologna of the Apostolic Palace by Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone Vatican (kath.net/DieWelt/closedcafeteria.blogspot)Die Welt report that the motu proprio liberating the Tridentine Mass for the entire [...]
Carnival of Homeschooling
Posted in carnival of homeschooling on June 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There is a new carnival in town…the Carnival of Homeschooling – Surgery Edition! For those of you who are unfamiliar with blog “carnivals” – a blog carnival is a type of blog event. It is similar to a magazine, in that it is dedicated to a particular topic, and is published on a regular schedule. [...]
Blessed interruptions
Posted in interruptions, organization, visitors on June 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Today I purchased eight clear, plastic bins, looked at paint chips and proceeded home to begin a major renovation of my younger daughters’ room. I had planned to eliminate the stuffed animal menagerie that had taken over the shelves in the corner of their room, condense their toy box into smaller clear bins for easier [...]
The culprit
Posted in pets, raccoon on June 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Things that go “bump” in the night…overturned trash cans…an injured cat. These are the mysteries that are a daily/nightly part of life in the country. The mystery has been solved thanks to a “catch’em alive” trap provided by a dear family friend (thanks Tom!). Meet Rocky Raccoon, cat mangler and garbage eating marauder extraordinaire! As [...]
Vigilante obstetrics…
Posted in cytotec, induced labor, pregnancy on June 23, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Beware Cytotec! What is Cytotec? Misoprostol or Prostaglandin E1 used to ripen a woman’s cervix and induce labor. Cytotec is a small pill that can be taken orally or broken in pieces and inserted vaginally. This article, provides additional information on this potentially life-threatening means of labor induction
Homeschool and the toddler
Posted in homeschooling, toddler on June 23, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Sometime ago, I received a letter from a young mother outlining her concern that she was not providing adequate learning opportunities for her young daughter. Like many young mothers, she was already contemplating home education for her child and wished to provide as firm a foundation as possible. I’m so encouraged by the dedication and [...]
Welcome, Catholic-Tube!
Posted in apologetics, catholic-tube, media on June 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A hearty welcome to Catholic-Tube! “Broadcasting Christ and His Church to the world! “{God’s people also share in Christ’s role as a prophet. [...] Priests, laity, and religious can all colaborate in the church’s missionary and evangelization activity, catechetical ministry, the teaching of theology, and the use of all forms of contemporary media.”- U.S. CC [...]
Yet another reason to homeschool
Posted in homeschooling, planned parenthood on June 22, 2007 | 3 Comments »
A simple case of poor judgment? Or yet another reason to keep your children as far away from public education as possible? Here is an excerpt from a recent CNN news report (the full text accessible below): “The visit was part of the YMCA’s STAY program, for students considered at risk of dropping out of [...]
Under construction…sigh…
Posted in oops on June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Or perhaps I should say destruction…alas, my html skills are lacking. Having followed all the instructions for a nice little “tweak”, including backing up my previous template, I have lost a few things here and there. Sigh…oh, well! You live, you learn and you read the instructions a little more closely… Onward and upward!
Lost in translation
Posted in ICEL, latin mass, una voce on June 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Una voce. One voice. This is the cry of the Traditional Catholic. Give us the beauty of the liturgy in the “voice” of the ancients–Latin! English, too, is a beautiful language. It is our daily speech, our words of love and encouragement. It is Shakespeare, Keats, Browning, Shelley and others. Rhyme and reason. Despite it’s [...]
What a glorious day -
Posted in children, nature, poetry on June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Path that leads to NowhereCorinne Roosevelt Robinson There’s a path that leads to Nowhere In a meadow that I know,Where an inland island rises And the stream is still and slow;There it wanders under willows And beneath the silver greenOf the birches’ silent shadows Where the early violets lean. Other pathways lead to Somewhere, [...]
Joe Kennedy’s First Marriage: Still On
Posted in annulment, kennedy, roma rota on June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Well, well, well. It appears that Joseph Kennedy was unable to obtain that annulment after all (article from 1997 here). The following article from Time Magazine outlines the details of the decision issued by the Roma Rota in 2005, and kept secret until the final written document was prepared. This decision is good news for [...]
On clutter…
Posted in clutter, minimalism, simplicity on June 19, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Have you slain any dragons lately? The “dragon” I am referring to is a personal one, the one that is living in your home…clutter! There are some of you out there (God bless you Kristen – everyone, please read this post, and Margaret, for setting the stage for the rest us) who provide such an [...]
Meet the parents…and my dear brother!
Posted in birthday, brother, father's day on June 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I love surprises. So do my parents. This past Sunday, we were most pleasantly surprised by my dear brother. My husband and I returned home from Mass to find his convertible parked out front. We quickly hid the car and my brother, as the parents were just behind us. Needless to say, mom and dad [...]
Dinner is late…
Posted in dinner, emu, hunting on June 18, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Dinner is late. A lovely Italian dinner. We would’ve eaten nearly an hour ago, but my men are hunting an illusive beast…an escaped emu. Two hours ago, Gareth comes inside in a panic to inform us all that “there’s something strange in the field…it has two legs and it’s not a person!” Hubby and I [...]
A father’s gift
Posted in communion, confession, fatherhood, sacrament on June 17, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This Father’s Day, my dear husband gave a precious gift to our youngest son, Gareth. Gareth made his first confession, with his father and grandfather patiently waiting for his emergence from the confessional. It has always been a great joy to both of us to present our children to this beautiful sacrament. The boys, especially, [...]
To Our Holy Priests…
Posted in father's day, priests on June 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A most joyous and blessed Father’s Day to our spiritual fathers…God’s Holy Priests. May your day be filled with happiness and the knowledge that you are loved and appreciated by your “children”. A very happy Father’s Day to our own “father”…Fr. Kevin Lutz. We are blessed to call you Father…thank you for all that you [...]
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All Holy Angels and Saints, Pray For Us!My Mother…And Yours!
The most holy Virgin had more faith than all men and angels. She saw her Son in the crib of Bethlehem, and believed Him the Creator of the world. She saw Him fly from Herod, and yet believed Him the King of kings. She saw Him born, and believed Him eternal. She saw Him poor and in need of food, and believed Him the Lord of the universe. She saw Him lying on straw, and believed Him omnipotent. She observed that He did not speak, and she believed Him infinite wisdom. She heard Him weep, and believed Him the joy of Paradise. In fine, she saw Him in death, despised and crucified, and, although faith wavered in others, Mary remained firm in the belief that He was God.
Of The Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Alphonsus LiguoriWelcome to Catholic Family Vignettes!
I am a traditional Catholic homeschooling mother of 9 children, married for 30 years to the most patient and sainted man. As converts to Catholicism in 1991, our family has only recently discovered the beauty and full expression of our beliefs in the timeless liturgy of antiquity, the Extraordinary Form also commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass. An avid knitter, I also enjoy gardening, reading and immersing myself in the everyday graces of my vocation.
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Joseph (aka Gawain) - age 14
Michael (aka Galahad) - age 13
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Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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A Student's Prayer
Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, origin of all being, graciously let a ray of your light penetrate the darkness of my understanding.
Take from me the double darkness in which I have been born, an obscurity of sin and ignorance.
Give me a keen understanding, a retentive memory, and the ability to grasp things correctly and fundamentally.
Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations and the ability to express myself with thoroughness and charm.
Point out the beginning, direct the progress, and help in the completion.
I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
---St. Thomas Aquinas
Litany Of Humility
O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved...
From the desire of being extolled ...
From the desire of being honored ...
From the desire of being praised ...
From the desire of being preferred to others...
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From the fear of being forgotten ...
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From the fear of being wronged ...
From the fear of being suspected ...
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I ...
That, in the opinion of the world,
others may increase and I may decrease ...
That others may be chosen and I set aside ...
That others may be praised and I unnoticed...
That others may be preferred to me in everything...
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should…
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