A few weeks ago, Anthony DeStefano sent our family his latest book, Little Star. The children were so very happy, and quickly seized it as soon as it arrived. For the past few days I’ve watched them…first it was a thorough perusal, comments about the pretty pictures and the little tuft of hair sported by [...]
Archive for November, 2010
A sweet little book about a little star…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged book review, little star on November 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Our 2010 Nativity Advent-ure…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged nativity advent-ure, tradition on November 30, 2010 | 7 Comments »
For many, many years now our family has engaged in a lovely tradition. I don’t think it’s an original concept, and I’m not really sure just where we picked it up. We call it our Holy Advent-ure… Here’s how it works (updated from a previous post): Every year, for the past several years, our family [...]
Advent gift…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged trust in divine providence on November 28, 2010 | 9 Comments »
It’s tough to admit one’s insufficiency. I preach a good sermon on trust in Divine Providence. Through God’s good grace, I’ve not had much difficulty in understanding the necessity of deprivation… Feast and famine…good health and infirmity. Joy and sorrow…our Lord has graciously shared with this family a small portion of His cross, lovingly fitted [...]
Unwrapping Christmas…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged advent, Christmas, inspirational on November 26, 2010 | 10 Comments »
It’s been awhile since I’ve written in earnest…and two years since I’ve written for Catholic Exchange. Here’s my latest article…I’m so very pleased that it was deemed worthy of the front page: Unwrapping Christmas Blessings,
A happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged thanksgiving on November 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanksgiving…and oh, so much for which to be thankful! As we gather around the table, surrounded by the faces of family and friends, let us not forget those who are not so very fortunate. Let us lift up in prayer, the homeless, the imprisoned, the sick and those fighting for our freedom in faraway lands…as [...]
Pumpkin cutie…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged toilet paper pumpkin craft on November 23, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Preparation for our Thanksgiving feast has begun in earnest. Having so much to do to prepare our home, I hadn’t really put much thought into a centerpiece for our table. Google to the rescue! We’re crafting a few of these: toilet paper pumpkins. “What on earth?!” you say? I was intrigued, too, then amazed at [...]
Of boys and Legos…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged lego humor and boys on November 22, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Lego: from the Danish, LEg GOdt: play well. Incidentally, the Latin translation of lego: “I put together,” or “I gather.” If you have boys, then you have, without doubt, purchased, “gathered”, and whilst, barefooted, stepped upon any number of these bold and bright building blocks. And, if you have boys, you are probably well aware [...]
Portrait of the artist and her mother…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged art, kids on November 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
She loves to color: She loves to draw: And I enjoy the view… Blessings,
Daybook…it’s all good!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged daybook on November 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Visit Peggy at The Simple Woman for more Daybook entries! FOR TODAY – November 11, 2010 Outside my window: deep blue sky and bright sunshine. A spring-like morning…soon to be 70 degrees. Wonderful! I am listening to: my three young ones engaged in a wrestling match on the couch. Silly kids… I am wearing : [...]
Scattered and distracted…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged gratitude, thank you on November 6, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Well, friends…I’ve not been a very faithful blogger lately, now have I? I finally managed to complete the last of a “series” – mostly out of guilt for having left you hanging for so long…I hope that you found it entertaining, but most of all, that you remain encouraged to pray for the Holy Souls. [...]
Ghost story…part IV
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ghost story, holy souls on November 5, 2010 | 4 Comments »
continued from part I, part II and part III Daybreak… Some might say that the lightness of spirit that followed the house blessing was purely coincidental or that, perhaps, we were experiencing the power of suggestion. As faithful Catholics, we understand the power of prayer and most especially, the healing that is conferred through Church-sanctioned [...]
Words to live by…
Prayer Request…God Bless You!
Free Traditional Catholic Planner: Embracing Tradition
Patron Saints for 2011 – St. Dominic Savio and St. Leopold III , Pray For Us!
St. Dominic Savio, patron of altar boys
St. Leopold the Good, patron of large families
All Holy Angels and Saints, Pray For Us!My Mother…And Yours!
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
St. Alphonsus LiguoriWelcome to Catholic Family Vignettes!
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.
© All rights reserved Email Me!
-
Also Writing At Catholic Exchange:
I have been blessed…
Roger - husband, love of my life
Ashley (aka Jane) - age 29
Caitlin (aka Elizabeth) - age 25
Meredith (aka Clementine) - age 21
Zachary (aka Arthur) - age 17
Joseph (aka Gawain) - age 14
Michael (aka Galahad) - age 13
Maximilian (aka Gareth) - age 11
Abigail (aka Charlotte) - age 9
Rylee (aka Emily) - age 8
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.
Psalms 127:3-5Subscribe via email
-
-
-
Recent Posts
St. Thomas Aquinas – Patron of Sacred Heart Academy – Pray For Us!
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…
-
Top Posts
Archives
- May 2012 (6)
- April 2012 (4)
- March 2012 (1)
- February 2012 (1)
- January 2012 (2)
- December 2011 (6)
- November 2011 (5)
- October 2011 (3)
- September 2011 (3)
- August 2011 (2)
- July 2011 (6)
- June 2011 (9)
- May 2011 (7)
- April 2011 (5)
- March 2011 (11)
- February 2011 (4)
- January 2011 (3)
- December 2010 (13)
- November 2010 (11)
- October 2010 (13)
- September 2010 (13)
- August 2010 (13)
- July 2010 (8)
- June 2010 (6)
- May 2010 (27)
- April 2010 (12)
- March 2010 (16)
- February 2010 (15)
- January 2010 (12)
- December 2009 (9)
- November 2009 (18)
- October 2009 (17)
- September 2009 (26)
- August 2009 (12)
- July 2009 (12)
- June 2009 (10)
- May 2009 (15)
- April 2009 (23)
- March 2009 (23)
- February 2009 (32)
- January 2009 (34)
- December 2008 (29)
- November 2008 (23)
- October 2008 (37)
- September 2008 (36)
- August 2008 (31)
- July 2008 (30)
- June 2008 (28)
- May 2008 (59)
- April 2008 (40)
- March 2008 (46)
- February 2008 (38)
- January 2008 (51)
- December 2007 (30)
- November 2007 (31)
- October 2007 (30)
- September 2007 (41)
- August 2007 (50)
- July 2007 (35)
- June 2007 (37)
- May 2007 (18)
- April 2007 (2)
- January 2007 (1)
Catholic Mothers Online
Proud Member
Click Here to Join-
Recent Comments
Maya on Why We Pray The Rosary… Kimberly on Five years… Sandra on Five years… Five years… … on And so it begins… Kimberly on The Garden Kimberly on The Garden Teena in Toronto on The Garden Kate on The Garden Kimberly on It happened one Mother’s… cathprddaughter on It happened one Mother’s… Our Homeschool Bookshelf
Pages
Welcome visitors!
Catholic Family Vignettes - Est. May 2007
-
Visit my Amazon Store!
Meta
