A big h/t to Instauratio Catholica for the heads-up on this site: Check out the video at CatholicLatinMass.org. Beautifully done, this visual treat breaks down the various parts of the TLM, from the perspective of the priest. God bless the Institute of Christ the King for the continued promotion and preservation of the “most beautiful [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Traditional Latin Mass from the perspective of a priest…
Posted in institute of christ the king, traditional mass on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PBJ and the resourceful child…
Posted in children, humor on April 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
When the four year old asks you to fix her a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and then says “never mind!”– you should probably go check on her, instead of finishing that lovely cup of tea. Otherwise you may find this:
Reducing the nature-deficit…
Posted in children on April 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Throughout the late fall and all of winter, our family hosted a very small snapping turtle. The children named him “Speedy.” The little fellow was brought home following a fishing trip with the implicit understanding that “wild creatures belong in the wild, we’ll observe him for a few days and return him…” A few days [...]
Saturday morning smiles…
Posted in children on April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t you just love Monkey Bread? These little “monkeys” certainly do! Happy Saturday, everyone!
Making a new friend…
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Everyday kindnesses…
Posted in charity, housewife, tagged husbands on April 11, 2008 | 9 Comments »
There’s been quite a bit of discussion on the “joys of housewifery…” That is, of course, a rather tongue-in-cheek statement, as many of us struggle daily with the challenges and demands of caring for our homes and children. Not a few of us have added home education to the mix, just to keep things interesting! [...]
Silly meme…
Posted in blogging, fun, meme on April 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Well…hmmm…I’ve been tapped by Esther for a rather silly meme. It’s time for the “I’ve Got The Urge To…” meme. Do you really want to know? Could my secret desires be so very interesting to anyone but me? I guess we’ll find out: 1. I’ve got the urge to base jump. With a wing-suit. Yes…I’d [...]
Embracing Tradition…
Posted in altar boys, extraordinary form, tridentine mass on April 10, 2008 | 6 Comments »
It’s astonishing how quickly the Traditional Mass is spreading since the implementation of our Holy Father’s motu proprio, Summorum Pontificum. So many priests are making a valiant effort to promote the Traditional Mass, also called the Extraordinary Form, within their parishes. Our own dear priest, Fr. Kevin Lutz, has been invited by several local priests, [...]
Impatient
Posted in children, humor on April 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The scene: rush hour traffic The object: an impromptu dinner invitation at the home of a dear friend The cast: Mommy, Emily and Charlotte Fade in: flashy sports car speeds down off ramp with every intention of cutting off the mini-van that can’t possibly get over into the next lane. And succeeds, causing a quick [...]
Autism, vaccinations and the Amish…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged autism, vaccinations on April 9, 2008 | 5 Comments »
This is not a news blog. Occasionally, however, newsworthy articles capture my attention by just how close they hit home. Take the recent proliferation of articles dealing with autism and other social/cognitive disorders: CDC Commentary on Autism Faces of Autism My Son’s Recovery From Autism Mom Wins Fight For Autism Insurance There are many, many [...]
The Toledo Show – 2008
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Toledo Show 2008 on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Toledo Show was a blast! What a vast array of remote control planes – we even saw a few boats and a very large tank. The children had such a good time, it was the first year that the girls and I have attended. Here’s a brief look at the day (truly brief…there were [...]
Parlez-vous Français?
Posted in children, humor on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Charlotte: Daddy…did you fall in love with Mommy before you married her? Daddy: Oh, yes, honey. I fell hard! Charlotte: Wow! I bet you fell so hard the whole house shoke… Daddy: Don’t you mean shook instead of shoke, Charlotte? Charlotte: Oh, daddy…shoke is French! You don’t speak French, do you?
Busy days…
Posted in children, fun, spring on April 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Where we’ve been and what we’ve been doing: Playing cowboys and Indians in the park… Enjoying a little fishing… Hanging out at the Toledo Show… Posing for pictures… Visiting an old Catholic Church… Eating way too much at Tony Packos! How was your weekend?
Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cultural Center
Posted in holy family, museum on April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A warm welcome to the blogosphere for the Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cultural Center! The Jubilee Museum was founded in 1998 by Father Kevin F. Lutz as a repository of Catholic art in the Diocese of Columbus. Since its conception ten years ago as a way to prepare for the Jubilee Year 2000, it has [...]
“Order precedes beauty…”
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged beauty, chaos, homemaking, order on April 4, 2008 | 5 Comments »
What a lovely quote! It is not mine, however it is one mantra that I hope to apply to my daily life. In the effort to reclaim the order that was, at one time, very important to me, I have happened upon this post by Elizabeth Foss. Painful to read, it is a “mirror” that [...]
Una Voce Columbus
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged una voce columbus on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome to the blogosphere, Una Voce Columbus! Be sure to check this new site regularly for news and information regarding the Traditional Latin Mass in Columbus and surrounding areas.
Greening the desert…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged distributism, permaculture on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Solving the world’s problems, one garden at a time… h/t to Penny Justice
“Five Critically Acclaimed Movies That I Detest” meme
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged meme on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tagged by Amy (for all the rest of my dear friends who’ve tagged me for other memes…I’m getting there! This was the quickest one I could answer!) Hmm…not sure about the “critically acclaimed” part, but here’s my list: Quills: watched approximately 20 minutes. Sucked in by an all-star cast. The most vile movie ever made. [...]
The wreath of immortality…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged myrtle wreath, requiem, sr. mary francis peters on April 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »
On April 1, 2008 the mortal remains of our beloved Sr. Mary Francis Peters were laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. A Solemn High Requiem Mass was offered for the repose of her soul, preceding the burial, and the Church was filled with clergy, religious and faithful (many from out of state) who [...]
When homeschooling seems impossible…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged encouragement, homeschool struggles on April 1, 2008 | 13 Comments »
Friends…I’d like to share an open letter to all homeschooling moms. Most especially, those of you who think you simply can’t do this anymore. In the past few weeks, I’ve encountered so many moms who are stressed, filled with self-doubt and discouragement. There are so many who are considering abandoning homeschooling for all the [...]
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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.
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O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
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That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
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That, in the opinion of the world,
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