We’ve all had a nice little chuckle over his tribute to homeschoolers. If you like nursery rhymes, check out Tim Hawkins at his wackiest:
Archive for December, 2007
Kids rock…a whole new look at nursery rhymes!
Posted in comedy, kids rock, tim hawkins on December 28, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The philosophical toddler…
Posted in humor, sweet on December 28, 2007 | 6 Comments »
Standing at the kitchen sink. Four year old seated upon a stool beside me. Mommy: I love you so much, Emily! Emily: I love you more, Mommy! Mommy: No, Emily, I love you more. I loved you before you were even born. Emily: Mommy, I loved you so much before I was born that I [...]
The Feast Of The Holy Innocents
Posted in feast of the holy innocents on December 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I simply cannot do it. It doesn’t matter which image I view…I simply can’t bring myself to post an image, no matter the artist, of the Slaughter of the Innocents. It is simply to horrific to contemplate. Like abortion. I would never be able to post an image of so heinous an act–it is the [...]
Happy Birthday, Arthur!
Posted in birthday, memories on December 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Fourteen. 14. One-four. Wow…how time flies. Born during one of the worst ice storms ever on the Feast of the Holy Innocents. An extremely high stress pregnancy with many complications including a severe kidney defect in my dear boy. A miraculous healing. First born son. Brilliant…constantly inventing and exploring new ideas. An incredible engineer. Meticulous [...]
What might have been…
Posted in abortion, hli, pro-life, statistics on December 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From Human Life International: How Many Heisman Winners Has Abortion Killed? The sports world recently greeted the news that this year’s Heisman Trophy Winner, Tim Tebow from the University of Florida, was almost a casualty of abortion. Twenty-some years ago he was not the strapping 6’3”, 235 lb. beloved sports hero that he is today. [...]
Hail and blessed be the hour…
Posted in altar boys, christmas eve, tridentine mass on December 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Traditional Latin Mass at midnight…the most beautiful thing this side of heaven! Such peace and joy floods the soul as we await the birth of our God and Savior. This year, my youngest son laid the baby Jesus in His crib. How reverently he carried Him. How sweetly he lay the Baby God in [...]
Giovanni, Pierre and Seamus
Posted in advent, christmas elves on December 26, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Merry Christmas! The days have been quite full, so posting has been light. Not to mention, I’m fighting the worst cold-cough and other-assorted-miseries! Nonetheless, the season of Advent was truly an Advent-ure and we will continue our celebration of the Christmas season until the Feast of Epiphany. We remind the children that Christmas is not [...]
O Emmanuel…
Posted in o anitphons, o emmanuel on December 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Lighten up!
Posted in christmas humor on December 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is truly entertaining!! Thanks to Kristen for this one:
The sweetest gift…
Posted in crafting, needle arts, st. sebastian, tatting on December 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I’ve always been fascinated by the “needle arts.” I have tried my hand in many areas since a young child: crewel work/embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, hand sewing, machine sewing, quilting, crochet and knitting to name a few. My skill level varies among the many forms and one form in particular has eluded me. Tatting. My interest [...]
O Rex Gentium…
Posted in o antiphons, rex gentium on December 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
As promised…
Posted in advent, christmas preparations, family on December 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’m back! Has your Advent-ure been a joyous one, thus far? Have a cookie and a cup of tea… As promised, here are a few “snaps” of the happenings at home: The feast of St. Lucy was celebrated with such sweetness by the two little ones…how happily St. Lucy donned the newly crafted crown (thanks [...]
What I Haven’t Done…
Posted in advent, encouragement, preparation, stress on December 11, 2007 | 5 Comments »
*Put up the Christmas tree (will cut it and set it up this weekend, decorate it closer to Christmas) *Christmas shopping–haven’t been in a store to purchase a single gift… *Baking–guess I have a few more days for this one! *Finish knitting–I’m still working on a birthday present! *Interior/exterior decorating–we have our mantle decked for [...]
On second thought…
Posted in golden compass review, USCCB on December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to The Curt Jester for this one: Today the U.S. bishops withdrew the review of the film “The Golden Compass,” which opened in theaters in the United States Dec. 7. The review was written by Harry Forbes and John Mulderig, the director and staff reviewer respectively of the Office for Film and Broadcasting of [...]
‘Nuff said.
Posted in golden compass reviews on December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The following reviews would leave one to wonder if USCCB film reviewers, Harry Forbes and John Mulderig, actually saw the same movie (BTW, check out what the American Papist has to say!): The worst crime of a film like this is that not only is it retarded, it expects its audience to be retarded as [...]
The facts of life…
Posted in humor, zoo on December 10, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Overheard by Mr. Tom while at the zoo petting barn: Charlotte (innocently): Where do the goats lay their eggs? Gareth (indignant): Charlotte! Goats do not lay eggs…they are born already hatched! Charlotte (angrily): Yes, they do Gareth! I know they do!I’m glad we have that straight. Though I must say, this cardboard cut-out does seem [...]
You call this fun?!
Posted in humor, weather, wild lights, zoo on December 10, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I love the Columbus Zoo. Last Christmas, my dear Grandmother gave the family an annual membership. A very practical gift, since a day’s admission for a family this size costs more than a yearly membership. Last year, we were delighted to discover that the zoo is open after hours throughout the holiday season. Wild Lights [...]
The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception
Posted in goffine's devout instructions, immaculate conception on December 8, 2007 | 1 Comment »
From Goffine’s Devout Instructions: December 8 On this and the following eight days the Church celebrates, with particular solemnity, the immaculate conception of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, who, from all eternity, was chosen to be the daughter of the heavenly Father, the spouse of the Holy Ghost, the Mother of the divine Redeemer, and, by [...]
Around The Year With The Trapp Family
Posted in celebrations, feast days, liturgical year, trapp family on December 8, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Today the children and I watched a lovely musical, which most people are familiar with–The Sound Of Music. The movie is delightful, the songs memorable and the cinematography outstanding. Unfortunately, like most movies it bears little resemblance to the “real” story, which is every bit as delightful and inspiring as the movie. The Story of [...]
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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
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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...
From the desire of being consulted ...
From the desire of being approved ...
From the fear of being humiliated ...
From the fear of being despised...
From the fear of suffering rebukes ...
From the fear of being calumniated ...
From the fear of being forgotten ...
From the fear of being ridiculed ...
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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