Our van has been acting up (and of course, only starting to do so at 500 on the Friday evening that starts a long holiday weekend.) Basically, the break lights aren't working, so we have stuck close to home for Mass this weekend. I followed behind Joshua in his car, while he drove the van, so we could go to Mass on...
The Holy Father on #Twitter
If you are on twitter, follow him! 🙂 He will be sending his first tweet tomorrow. (Well, today, if you are in Italy.)
Long and Rambling…
On Saturday we celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. In our house, it seemed as though we partied all weekend. Caecilia's Baptism Day was the 7th, then the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, then the Second Sunday in Advent. We ate cake and had Chinese take out all weekend. (Well okay, it was all...
USCCB General Assembly
Please keep our Bishops in your prayers as they participate in their General Assembly. If you are interested in following along, you can watch it on the USCCB website. You can also read Cardinal Dolan's Presidential Address here.
Karol’s Post First Holy Communion Picture
....from Papa's phone, it's not that great. I have another one from a friend and have requested it. I'll share that one if it's better.
Quick Tidbits
Not enough for one post, but a few things for the day: The first, and most important, prayers for those in the North East and Great Lakes areas. I wish to assure you of my closeness and my recollection of those who have been affected by this natural disaster, while I invite everyone to prayer and solidarity, in...
First Confession
Today Karol makes his First Confession!! Please say a prayer for my not so little boy!
Living the Year of Faith
In this Year of Faith our Holy Father has given us, we are called to learn the teachings of our faith. A great way to start: With this Flocknote link, you can subscribe to daily emails to help you study and reflect on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Also, reading the Documents of Vatican II is important for...
More Food for Thought on Party of Five
When it comes to elections, everyone talks about voting for the lesser of two evils. Why settle for evil at all? The fact is, voting for the lesser of two evils, is still voting for evil. Why vote for evil when there is likely a 3rd party candidate, not heavily funded by corporate and banking interests, that likely...
Party of Five, not Party of Two
Did you know that this November, on your ballot, there will probably be more than two candidates for president? Did you know that you do not have to vote for one of of the two major party candidates? As voters, we owe it to ourselves, to our children, to the country to check out all the candidates on the ballot and...
