Our sweet Abigail’s First Holy Communion…graciously thanking all those who prayed for our dear girl. Few words…the pictures tell all: “Hidden God, devoutly I adore Thee, truly present beneath these veils: all my heart subdues itself before Thee, since all before Thee faints and fails.” – Adoro Te Devote Blessings,
Archive for October, 2009
First Holy Communion…a pictorial
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged first holy communion on October 30, 2009 | 13 Comments »
Prayer request!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged prayer request on October 24, 2009 | 6 Comments »
My sweet girl, Charlotte, has been headachey and listless for most of the day. No other signs of illness…no fever, cough, congestion, etc…just “off” – she took a nap today and she never naps. Please pray, would you? Tomorrow this precious child will make her First Holy Communion on the traditional Feast of Christ the [...]
Eight is great…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged birthdays, forest fairies on October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday, Charlotte celebrated her eighth birthday…seven was heaven and eight will be great…so says my girl! Here are a few pics of the birthday girl and her favorite gift: a handcrafted family of Forest Fairies and their very fine dwelling. The boys did a wonderful job gathering natural materials and helping in the assembly of [...]
Seasonal View – week 3
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged seasonal view on October 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My window to the world: Grass speckled with brightly colored leaves, maple trees about half bare, field faded to a dull beige, lilac and cherry trees nearly stripped…a windy day, not too cool, but fall is most definitely here to stay! How’s the scenery where you live? Blessings,
A busy mom’s daybook…celebration week!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged the simple woman's daybook on October 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Visit Peggy at The Simple Woman for more Daybook entries! FOR TODAY – October 19, 2009 Outside my Window….pink and orange band of light edging the deep blue sky…no clouds. A soft wind and a balmy 32 degrees. Today’s forecast? 58!! Can you say “Indian Summer?” Thinking…that I’ll make a Dr. appointment today. Like I [...]
Apple-y goodness…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged recipe on October 16, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Apples…they’re what’s for breakfast! Am I the last person in the world to discover the Oven Puffed Pancake? Who knew so little effort could produce such delightful results…a treat for the eyes, nose and palate. A big thanks to Wildflowers and Marbles…if Jen hadn’t posted her menu and piqued my curiosity, I would’ve remained woefully [...]
Small Successes…small steps, big benefits!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged faith and family live, small successes on October 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Ah, Fall! Swirling leaves, the land color-washed, the air crisp and clean. I come alive this time of year…wrapped in a cozy sweater and warm memories. I can’t remember the last time I posted my “small successes” so I thought I’d join in this week. Here goes: 1. Five weeks of school and the momentum [...]
Seasonal View…week 2
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged nature, seasonal view on October 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My window to the world: The grass is still green, zinnias limping along despite several frosty mornings, soy shorn to a lovely golden stubble, maples tinged with pink and gold… How’s the view in your neck of the woods? Blessings,
Columbus speaks…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged christopher columbus, columbus day on October 12, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Oh, the evils of revisionist history! Despite a good portion of the nation’s refusal to honor this good Catholic explorer, bowing to the spirit political “correctness”, we will celebrate today and I humbly submit last year’s post: This amazing letter is a translation from the original Latin, and gives us a quick glimpse into the [...]
A busy mom’s daybook…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged the simple woman's daybook on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Visit Peggy at The Simple Woman for more Daybook entries! FOR TODAY – October 12, 2009 Outside my Window….gray skies obscuring the sun, splashes of pink and gold amongst the green leaves of the maples, the soy is being harvested leaving a neat expanse of golden stubble…39 degrees. Thinking…about this school year. Week 5 and [...]
You know you live in the country when…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged farm humor on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
…your local Walmart carries chicken feed and grit. They’ve downsized most of my favorite brands, but they still carry farm supplies! Blessings,
The Power of the Rosary…our family’s story
Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2009 | 14 Comments »
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary…oh, happy day! At this morning’s Mass, Father shared stories about the Rosary. Stories of conversion, miracles and marvels. As he so eloquently stated: “Everyone has a story about the Rosary!” I’d like to share ours and hope that you will feel free to [...]
A Seasonal View…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 6, 2009 | 8 Comments »
…from the classroom window! Renee at Go East, They Said has a delightful idea. She’s posting a weekly picture of the view from her exquisite picture window to show the changing seasons. Barb is joining in, and so shall I! I don’t have a “picture window,” but I do have a lovely view from a [...]
A busy mom’s daybook…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 5, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Visit Peggy at The Simple Woman for more Daybook entries! FOR TODAY – October 5, 2009 Outside my Window….a blush of pink tingeing a cloudless blue sky. Sunrise and 36 degrees. Fall is here… Thinking…about how quickly our plans can go astray as illness hits the household. Two of us down (yep…me…again!) Fears that the [...]
Demographic Bomb
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged demographic bomb, demographic winter, overpopulation myth, population control on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From the producers of Demographic Winter-The Decline of the Human Family; a new documentary: Demographic Bomb…coming July 1st 2010
Angels, angels, angels…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged feast of the guardian angels on October 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A few of our heavenly encounters… Blessings,
Happy Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged feast of the guardian angels, liturgical celebrations, liturgical display, nature center on October 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“Behold I will send my angel, who shall go before thee, and keep thee in thy journey, and bring thee into the place that I have prepared. Take notice of him, and hear his voice” Exodus 23:20 “See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you that their angels [...]
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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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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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Ashley (aka Jane) - age 29
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Meredith (aka Clementine) - age 21
Zachary (aka Arthur) - age 17
Joseph (aka Gawain) - age 14
Michael (aka Galahad) - age 13
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Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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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...
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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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