Random Art, Forgetfulness, Overnights, and Speechifying
You know how, as a parent, you have a kind of sixth sense for when your offspring are "up to something?" Well, I can tell you that I know for…
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
One aspect of the Catholic Tradition that I find to be a source of blessing is the treasure trove of devotional practices handed down through the centuries, which enrich our…
Walking Updates (and learning new things)
Let's be honest: I'm not a tech geek. When it comes to code on this website, if I can't snag my husband to fix things for me, I learn what…
The Feast of the Ascension of Christ
1 And at very early dawn on the first day of the week they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared: 2 and found the stone already rolled away…
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Collect: O God, Creator of all things, who laid down for the human race the law of work, graciously grant that by the example of Saint Joseph and under his…
Easter Sunday!!
This year was our third Easter as Catholics, and it doesn't seem to get any less busy as time goes on! Paul and I were both sponsors this year during…
Easter Vigil 2013
It is so hard to express the height of joy and the awesome beauty of the realization of a long anticipated celebration. There are some very special events in life…
Good Friday
While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him; 48…
Holy Thursday
What a beautiful Holy Thursday mass tonight with Bishop Olmsted commemorating Christ's washing of the disciples feet; holy communion; the stripping of the altar, and the candle-lit procession of the…
Some Review
What a struggle it is to catch up when I've been absent.... You'd think I'd learn! Again, I'll give you the bullet list: First, my confession: I've been struggling health-wise…