. Marriage, motherhood, music with a side of mirth.
. Marriage, motherhood, music with a side of mirth.
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When looking for brave and courageous young women saints for girls to emulate, one doesn’t need to go much … Read the rest
The penitential season of Lent is the period of forty weekdays beginning on Ash Wednesday. Are you ready? Here is a brief explanation of what Lent is, and some links that I think will help you prepare and live the … Read the rest
Saint Polycarp is a good example of a complete life in Christ. He was a student of St. John, the beloved apostle.
My fourth son Noah chose St. Polycarp for his confirmation saint and so now I have a special … Read the rest
It’s that time of year again – homeschool moms are pouring over curriculum catalogs and trying to determine what to buy and what to teach next year. Moms with kids going into high school for the first time might feel … Read the rest
Lots of new homeschooling moms ask this very basic question –
How much time will this take and how can I get it all done?
The answer … Read the rest
It seems that one of the biggest events in confirmation preparation in this country is the letters of support to be given to the confirmation candidates during their mandatory retreats.
I have three such letters saved on this blog:
It’s hard to figure out the best way to be a parent to your adult children. I struggle with it all the time. You want to be present but not hovering. You want to show concern but not nag. You … Read the rest
St. Valentine lived in the third century, during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. It seems the Emperor had difficulty recruiting and keeping men for his army, so he banned marriages and engagements. Valentine, a Roman Catholic priest, was … Read the rest
Miss C. and I are slowly but surely making our way through 7th grade. It’s so interesting to listen to the things she is concerned about and see her progressing through the more difficult spelling and math problems. She is … Read the rest
Today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes!
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc
In 1858, a 14-year-old girl named Bernadette Soubirous, started seeing a beautiful lady near her hometown of Lourdes in southern France. Bernadette said … Read the rest
We have been having a very bitter winter this year. The snow keeps falling but never melts, and the temperatures have challenged the older water pipes all over the city. Now the weather people are telling us this arctic blast … Read the rest
Updated 2023
Since reverting back to my Catholic Faith, this is one of my favorite feasts. I just love the look and feel of candlelight!
The Robbins Family – Pioneer Girl.
It has been freezing here in NE Ohio this week. The winter storm,Fern passed over us, leaving behind about a foot of snow. Then, the temperatures dropped, ensuring that none of the white stuff … Read the rest
Today, we honor two of his most famous helpers, Sts. Timothy and Titus.
We know a little about St. Timothy from the scriptures. The Acts of the Apostles (written by St. Luke) tells us that Timothy was born … Read the rest
Photo credit: Annabelle LaVictoire
Born on the Feast of St. Basil, my second granddaughter made her arrival in the wee morning hours. She gave her mama a bit of a challenge, but all was well, and Mom is recovering nicely. … Read the rest
Back in the 80s, I worked as a medical assistant for an orthopedic surgeon. Most days, I worked alone, handling the billing and the scheduling. Phones were my biggest priority. They were usually very busy the first day after heavy snow or after a weekend with … Read the rest
