Six inches of snow and a total white-out today…crystal clear and three degrees at 11:00 p.m. Time to grab the camera to catch the last total lunar eclipse until 2010. The pics were not terrific. My little point n’ shoot Canon is just not quite as fabulous as Clementine’s extremely sophisticated number…not to mention that [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Lunar Eclipse…
Posted in lunar eclipse on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Aren’t they lovely?
Posted in grandchildren, tagged grandchildren on February 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Just had to show them off a bit: My lovely granddaughters…
Inspiration for the day…
Posted in einstein, inspiration on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry; for this delicate little plant, aside from stimulation, stands mainly in need of freedom; without this it goes to wrack and ruin without fail. It is a very grave mistake [...]
Babette’s Feast…
Posted in babette's feast, contest on February 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
“She can turn a meal into a love story…” –Babette’s Feast What an incredible film! If you’ve not yet had the privilege, and I do mean privilege of viewing this incredible piece of cinematic art, then let me help you out. This movie, which is in every way a feast for the eyes, is a [...]
Our prayer board…
Posted in lenten devotion, prayer board on February 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
A few friends have asked that I post about our “prayer board”… On Ash Wednesday each family member submitted five names for our prayer jar. These names are written on red hearts and placed in the jar. Each night the family gathers to pray the rosary. One of the children draws a heart from the [...]
The week in pictures…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged week in pictures on February 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a peek at our week: Monday: the most amazing sunrise I’ve ever seen. A beam of pure, pink light shooting straight to the heavens Tuesday: Charlotte has titled this picture Jesus is Love…how appropriate! Wednesday: A breath of spring! My seeds are here! Thursday: We had a brief post on our Valentine’s feast…here’s Clementine [...]
Digging out of a rut…
Posted in encouragement, homeschool, latin centered curriculum on February 17, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The winter “blahs”… Apparently, I’m not the only one suffering from them! So many of my homeschooling friends seem to be “stuck”. Lacking inspiration. Struggling with feelings of inadequacy. I’ve been there, sisters…many times. I’ve been digging out my rut for the past week. The unfortunate tendency of mine during these “down times” is to [...]
Happy Birthday, Gareth!
Posted in happy birthday on February 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today Gareth is eight years old! Happy Birthday, my dear young man! What a blessing he has been to his family. So many fears during the months before his birth…a mom on bed rest for three months, a possible brain anomaly, steroid injections to prepare for early delivery, born five weeks early. Gareth is so [...]
Happy Feast Of St. Valentine!
Posted in family fun, st. valentine's day on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Just a quick note to wish you all a most joyous St. Valentine’s Day! We celebrated this morning with our own little “love feast”: St. Valentine is waiting for the guests to arrive… The table is set for the feast Goodness! The world’s smallest Valentine…for mom! You could say my plate is full…how lovely! Happy [...]
The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Posted in dolorous passion of christ, emmerich, lent on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Well…I’ve had an afternoon of “feasting”…visiting a few “friends”, dropping a line here and there (especially here!) I’m taking the rest of the week off, and will post again next Sunday, God willing and the flu doesn’t catch me! This year’s Lenten devotions include a daily reading of Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich’s The Dolorous Passion [...]
Freebie
Posted in cord rosary on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Arthur has discovered a new hobby…the cord rosary! Right after he assembled his first one, he immediately presented it to his big sister, Clementine. She was delighted to receive it, and has promised to keep it in her car. We’ve place an order with FNT for additional cord…the color selection is absolutely astounding! The website [...]
A few updates…
Posted in fast food, needle tatting, recipe on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Looking for a new meatless recipe for Lent? Check out my recipe for Shrimp with Penne Pasta and Vegetables in Fast Food! Check out the latest project in the Needle Tatting Gallery!
Still fighting…
Posted in sickness, signs of spring on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
…the flu, that is! Egads, this thing is long-lived. Yesterday, my dear husband fought a fever all day. Today Clementine is down. The little ones continue to cough, but have been fever free for the past 3 days. I was finally able to attend Mass for the first time in nearly two weeks. Total number [...]
A reflection for mothers…
Posted in fr. eric flood, FSSP, homily on February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Just a quick note: Here is an outstanding homily given by Fr. Eric Flood (FSSP) that I had tried to post last evening before my internet service went down in the middle of a thunderstorm. An excellent lenten reflection for all mothers: SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION05/08/2005: Maple Hill, KS given Holy Family 1/13/08 Columbus, OHMotherhood In [...]
Sabbatical…
Posted in lent, serving, sickness on February 4, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The past few days have been exhausting. One by one, the children are succumbing to this devilish illness. The little girls have remained feverish, with temperatures exceeding 103. They feel a bit better, then they feel worse. The boys are suffering as well, though their temperatures haven’t been as high. Thank you, friends, for your [...]
Tea and candles
Posted in candlemas traditions, sickness, tea on February 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »
How do you console the suffering, the ones who didn’t get to attend Candlemas and a First Holy Communion? With tea and candles… Thanks to dad who remembered his suffering family, bringing home a variety of over the counter pharmaceuticals and yummy teas. Not to mention the oh-so-important blessed candles. Charlotte is very ill, at [...]
Candlemas: The Feast of the Purification
Posted in candlemas traditions on February 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ah, Candlemas! The Feast of the Purification of the Virgin and the day on which the faithful eagerly await the blessing and distribution of candles. Though the “girlies” and I will be home, our men will join the great feast and return home to a lovely brunch to celebrate the day. Traditional fare on Candlemas? [...]
Inevitable…
Posted in sickness on February 1, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I suppose it was inevitable…everyone we know has been sick. Miserably so. Last night, Charlotte had a fever and began to cough. This morning, Emily awoke with the stomach “bug” and all the lovely symptoms that accompany it. Prayers, my friends! Both girls are feverish and miserable and extremely sad that they will be missing [...]
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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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Zachary (aka Arthur) - age 17
Joseph (aka Gawain) - age 14
Michael (aka Galahad) - age 13
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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...
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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