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Archive for August, 2007
Baby, you can drive my car…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 31, 2007 | 4 Comments »
A recent convert…
Posted in cooking, eggs, recipe on August 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
To soft-boiled eggs! After listening to a good friend “wax rhapsodic” on the joys of the soft-boiled egg (hi Selena!), I decided to push past my previous prejudice and give them a try. I’m hooked. So are the girls. What fun to “dip soldiers” and “remove helmets!” You’d think all of this “war talk” would [...]
"The Golden Compass"…no sense of direction?
Posted in philip pullman, the golden compass on August 30, 2007 | 11 Comments »
I’ve just recently viewed a very disturbing trailer, for a children’s movie scheduled for release on December 7th. Take a look: What this particular trailer doesn’t reveal, amidst the fantastic CGI and stunning cinematography, is that the “big, bad wolf” in this children’s film is the Magisterium. The Magisterium is a powerful, evil world organization [...]
Why Charlotte can’t sleep…
Posted in bedtime, humor, leftie on August 30, 2007 | 4 Comments »
10:30 p.m., this evening: Daddy: “Charlotte…all of the other children are asleep. Why are you still awake?” Charlotte: “Daddy, I’m different. I’m not like everyone else. I’m…I’m left-handed!” And now we know… Here is a poem on the “perils of left-handedness.” BTW…Charlotte is the only one of our nine children who is a leftie! Left-handedness [...]
Abandon kindergarten…
Posted in home education on August 29, 2007 | 2 Comments »
How very little is left of the innocent wonder and natural exploration associated with early childhood. Young children are removed from their homes and shuttled off to daycare, preschool and kindergarten at increasingly young ages. For those of us who have chosen home education, there is an ever increasing awareness of the “teachable moment.” Very [...]
Pachelbel Bedtime Rant
Posted in pachelbel dad, youtube on August 28, 2007 | 1 Comment »
For my sons. Because they have not yet stopped laughing… And here is the rest of it.
Lunar Eclipse
Posted in lunar eclipse on August 28, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The alarm went off at 5:00 a.m. For a brief moment, I was sorely tempted to roll over and hit snooze. After all…it might be cloudy. Definitely chilly. And wet. I had promised to wake them. Donning slippers and a shawl, I slipped into the darkness and stepped over to the side of the house, [...]
The Feast of St. Augustine of Hippo – Doctor of the Church
Posted in confessions, st. augustine on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Heretic and Scoundrel. Priest, Saint, Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Controversial and diverse titles for a man, yet all were held at one time, by St. Augustine of Hippo. Here is a brief biography from Catholic Online: This famous son of St. Monica was born in Africa and spent many years of his life in [...]
A bit of a surprise…
Posted in the remnant on August 27, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The Remnant Newspaper is a traditional Catholic new source which “strives to adhere to Catholic teaching in every aspect of its journalism” (from their website). I frequently review this website for articles of interest, due to the orthodox presentation of world and Church events. Imagine my surprise when I found this post included at the [...]
Set your alarm clock…
Posted in astronomy, lunar eclipse on August 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, a total lunar eclipse will occur. NASA has an excellent timeline as well as viewing suggestions. An excellent activity to supplement a homeschool astronomy program! From NASA: “Although total eclipses of the Moon are of minor scientific value, they are remarkably beautiful events which do not require expensive [...]
St. Lucy’s Crown
Posted in crafts, lassekatter, recipe, st.lucy on August 27, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Looking for a great craft idea for the Feast of St. Lucy? While the feast is still a little way off, here is an adorable idea from As Cozy As Spring. My little girls love this particular feast day and will be delighted to don such lovely wreaths! While you’re at it, here’s a recipe [...]
An Invitation…
Posted in exaltation of the cross, summorum pontificum on August 26, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I’d like to extend an invitation to you, dear friends in Christ, for the September 14th Solemn High Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. As many of you are aware, September 14th is the date set for the full implementation of the motu proprio “Summorum Pontificum.” The Solemn High Mass [...]
Freedom of choice…
Posted in freedom of choice, pro-choice, pro-life on August 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Freedom of choice. What images do these words instill in the mind of the average person? Bumper stickers from Planned Parenthood and NARAL, perhaps? Slogans emblazoned across banners carried by feminists marching for the “right to choose?” Certainly, one would not associate this particular slogan with the brand name of a feminine product (tampon, sorry [...]
The Feast of St. Louis
Posted in st. louis ix on August 25, 2007 | 2 Comments »
King Louis IX of France was a model of what Catholic leadership should and can be. Crowned King of France at the age of 11, he ruled for over 44 years. A monarch, husband, father, Franciscan Tertiary and soldier; he exercised his authority with faith and great humility, earning the devotion of his people. A [...]
Prayers…
Posted in prayer on August 24, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Dear friends…would you please pray for me and my family? The intention is private and your prayers will be much appreciated! God bless you and you are all in my prayers! And here is the rest of it.
Tag…you’re it!
Posted in meme on August 23, 2007 | 7 Comments »
Patrick Archbold of one of my very favorite “daily reads”, Creative Minority Report, has tagged me. Eek! 8 facts or habits? Good or bad? Hmmm…how much honesty is required here? Will this necessitate confession?! Here are the rules (since one of the rules is to post the rules): “The rules are simple…Each player lists 8 [...]
Ladies night…
Posted in blessed mother, ladies night out, little crown of the blessed virgin on August 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
For the past several months, the ladies of Una Voce have been participating in a bi-weekly “Ladies Night Out.” God bless our dear husbands, who so lovingly sacrifice their time, many of them finishing their day’s work as quickly as possible, to allow their spouse this beautiful evening of fellowship. We have been meeting in [...]
Thank you, Michael!
Posted in schola on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Farewell to FSSP seminarian, Michael Connaughton, who will be returning to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, Nebraska. Mr. Connaughton has offered, graciously, his summer in service to his newly formed boy’s Gregorian Chant Schola. The Schola boys and moms hosted an impromptu “goodbye luncheon” after today’s final class. Michael will be missed. May [...]
The Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Posted in immaculate heart of mary on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the traditional Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On October 31, 1942, Pope Pius XII made a solemn Act of Consecration of the Church and the whole world to the Immaculate Heart. Let us remember this devotion year-round, but particularly through the month of August. INVOCATIONS O heart most pure of the [...]
The NAESP on Homeschooling
Posted in homeschooling, NAESP on August 21, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Thanks to Homeschool 2.0 Blog for this one. My apologies beforehand. The bold emphases are mine and the italics are my somewhat sarcastic remarks. Forgive the rant! An excerpt from a 52 page document prepared by the National Association of Elementary School Principals::4. Home SchoolingNAESP is concerned with the increasing number of individuals and groups [...]
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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.
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O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved...
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From the desire of being honored ...
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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 ...
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