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Lent

Customs

April 6, 2010

No, no, not the customs that you go through when entering a country (and that brings back memories of trips to Canada for dancing and gambling).  Rather the customs of our prayer life, our faith, our families.  Our traditions (small t, not big T!).
On the Monday of Holy Week I was able to attend one [...]

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I spy with my little eye…

March 31, 2010

Today is Wednesday of Holy week, also known as “Holy Wednesday” (makes sense) or “Spy Wednesday”.  WAIT!  Spies?!  Like in Get Smart?  Or any number of other movies and tv shows of which I can not think of a single one?!  Well, sort of.  It’s named for Judas (jerk) because tradition teaches that today is the [...]

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Holy of Holies

March 29, 2010

After yesterday’s joyous celebration of Palm Sunday, we’ve officially moved into Holy Week.  We’re closing in on the most important of feast days and there is much preparation to be done!
For us mamas (and dads who want to help) this week should be one of cleansing.  In particular, I mean the cleansing of our homes. [...]

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How are YOU doing?

March 25, 2010

So I know I’ve been a bit MIA the last few weeks.  I’ve been focusing a lot on spending my time wisely.  So many bloggers take Lenten breaks so I didn’t feel totally alone.
There was a pretty significant part of me too that really didn’t feel like I had much to say.  Maybe I just [...]

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Crashing and suffering

March 1, 2010

If you have one of the “Little Black Books” that parishes give out and are keeping up on the readings, this will be familiar.  Bear with me, please.
Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began [...]

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Damned

February 24, 2010

As one of my protestant friends always reminds me, we are all damned in our sins.  If not for the grace of God, we still would be.  God steps into our lives, infuses us with grace, we turn to Him and look.  And what do we see?  What is that image that is the center [...]

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Ambivalence and the February blues

February 22, 2010

Ambivalence is defined as:
1. uncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.
2. Psychology. the coexistence within an individual of positive and negative feelings toward the same person, object, or action, simultaneouslydrawing him or her in opposite directions.
The February blues [...]

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7 Quick Lenten takes- 2/19/2010

February 19, 2010

1.
When you pray for more virtue, God gives you more opportunities to practice it.  This week has been a trial for me, especially in regards to pride.  It hasn’t quite come to  a head yet, but suffice it to say I have been humbled and really realize I can’t do it all.
2.
Small things.  Baby steps. [...]

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Just do it!- Small Successes 2/18/10

February 18, 2010

Every week moms join together to celebrate their small successes of the week.  Join us at Faith and Family Live!
1.  I bought some clothes for myself that actually fit and look nice.  Hooray!
2. Chris and I are going to be taking on a side job for one of the vicariates.  It’s got a small stipend [...]

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Happy Ash Wednesday!

February 17, 2010

Good Morning everyone and happy Ash Wednesday!  Whether you have gone to mass already, are yet to go, or maybe aren’t (it is NOT a holy day of obligation today) I pray that you spend this day meditating on the season of Lent and what you can do to grow closer to God.
I will be [...]

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