What is a scapular? A scapular is a garment worn by religious over the shoulders (scapula), and hanging down in front and back, usually to about the bottom of the habit. It developed as a practical garment, protecting the habit during work, and was in time invested with spiritual significance, consecration or dedication to God. [...]
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Something About Mary, Day 21 – The Brown Scapular
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged enrollment, our lady mt. carmel, scapular on May 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Welcome visitor #40,000!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today at 10:16 a.m. visitor #40,000 paid Catholic Family Vignettes a friendly visit! Our visitor hails from merry ol’ England, London to be precise. Welcome, dear friend…many happy returns!
Something About Mary, Day 20 – The Holy Name Of Mary
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blessed mother, holy name, something about mary on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Blessed is the man who loves thy name, 0 Mary” exclaims St. Bonaventure. “Yes, truly blessed is he who loves thy sweet name, 0 Mother of God! For the past couple of days, I’ve been meditating on the Holy Name of Jesus. It is certainly well known that the Holy Name of our Lord is [...]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged simple woman't daybook on May 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Daybook entries every Monday, per The Simple Woman’s instructions…here’s today: FOR TODAY May 19, 2008: Outside my window the clouds are speeding across the sky in swift succession. The sun peeks out, occasionally, as birds chirp merrily on this very windy, very chilly Monday afternoon. I am thinking about cutting out the pattern pieces for [...]
Reflecting on the past year with a thankful heart…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blogoversary, milestone on May 18, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Today marks the one year anniversary of Catholic Family Vignettes! What an exciting year it’s been! With just under 40,000 visitors this first year, I’m delighted to make the acquaintance of so many new friends. It amazes me how new the blog world still feels…until this time last year, I’d never even visited a blog, [...]
Roasting marshmallows…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged roasting marshmallows on May 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the bonfire that remains, thus far, unlit. The wind has been insane, of late, and today was certainly no exception. Gusts of 25 mph mean no bonfire…we don’t want to burn down the barn now, do we? So…here’s the alternative to the bonfire: the grill. Dad grilled the his signature barbecue ribs this [...]
Something About Mary, Day 18 – Mary, Beloved of the Trinity
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blessed mother, Mary, trinity sunday on May 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As we prepare to celebrate the Most Holy Trinity this Sunday, I thought perhaps a reflection on our Lady’s role with the Trinity would be appropriate. Here is a bit of poetry composed by Sr. Anne Marie Harrison, IHM. I’ve included a few beautiful images of our Lady and the Most Holy Trinity, as well: [...]
Sad and then not so sad…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged a lesson learned on May 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
We don’t have an attic. We don’t have a basement. We have a garage. A very leaky, very old, not-attached-to-the-house garage. It is a very poor storage facility. Nonetheless, that is exactly what it is used for. Plastic bins containing last season’s clothing, Christmas decorations, sleds and old bicycles…and it has actually served us well. [...]
The Loveliness Of Rosaries Fair
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blessed mother, loveliness fair, rosary on May 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and settle in for a delightful fair: The Loveliness Of Rosaries Fair Prepare to be inspired!
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged the simple woman's daybook on May 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
From The Simple Woman FOR TODAY… Outside My Window… the trees are swaying in the brisk morning breeze, the irises have begun to open, birds fill the trees. I am thinking… about rearranging my bedroom, preparing for my elderly grandmother’s extended visit, taking the children to the park today. I am thankful for…hot tea, good [...]
Something About Mary, Day 17 – How to say the rosary worthily
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blessed mother, de montfort, prayer, rosary on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The rosary…a prayer of perfection, the holy “chain” which binds Satan, a crown of roses with which we adorn our dear Mother. It is both a humble prayer and a most powerful spiritual weapon. Here is a lovely reflection to aid us in our efforts to pray the rosary worthily: Taken from The Secret Of [...]
Something About Mary, Day 16 – Mary’s Girlhood
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged girlhood of the virgin mary on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mary’s Girlhood This is that blessed Mary, pre-elect God’s Virgin. Gone is a great while, and she Dwelt young in Nazareth of Galilee. Unto God’s will she brought devout respect, Profound simplicity of intellect, And supreme patience. From her mother’s knee Faithful and hopeful; wise in charity; Strong in grave peace; in pity circumspect. So [...]
Sweet gifts
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged crafting, friendship, sewing on May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A couple hours after finding the perfect sewing machine (at $24.99, you bet it’s perfect!), my dear, sweet friend, Sandra, brought me these: I’ve only ever used her Gingher’s…now I have my very own! The patterns are absolutely adorable, as well! Two nightgown patterns, pinafore and shirtdress, petticoats, bloomers and chemises…I can’t wait to get [...]
Sweet discoveries
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged frugal, shopping, thrift store on May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The thrift store comes through, once again! This morning’s adventure was one of pure chance. I made an extremely necessary trip to the BMV to pick up tags for the van and managed to get out in less than five minutes!! Knowing that the children were in capable hands, I stopped by a thrift store [...]
How fast can you type?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged silly typing test on May 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
h/t Regina The nifty little box doesn’t want to show up on WordPress…if you click the link you can take the test. My best score thus far: 78 wpm with 0 mistakes! 78 words Speedtest
Something About Mary, Day 15 – The Hail Mary
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blessed mother, hail mary, virgin mary on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Angelic Salutation or Hail Mary contains a wealth of theology in one very short, yet thoroughly biblical prayer. It is the prayer I most frequently offer throughout the day. An ambulance passes the house…we pause and offer a quick Hail Mary for the potential victim of illness or injury. While knitting an article of [...]
Something About Mary, Day 14 – Salve Regina
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SALVE, Regina, mater misericordiae, vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. HAIL holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up [...]
Bearing arms
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged boys, humor on May 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We arrive at the park. The boys tumble out of the van, fully armed with plastic Nerf guns and artillery, whooping and hollering at the top of their lungs. I approach a park bench, and notice two very little boys seated on the grass watching the antics of my big “soldiers.” “Guns…” the littlest boy [...]
Allergic
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged children, humor on May 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Emily: Mommy…I think I’m allergic… Mommy: What are you allergic to, Emily? Emily: Cat food… Mommy: Emily! Please tell me you didn’t eat the cat food! Emily: No, mommy…but I smelled it. I’m definitely allergic… *well thank heavens for that!
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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.
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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.
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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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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 ...
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