My Christmas looked like this… And then…night! Christmas! Baby Jesus! The sibs kind of decided against the Midnight Mass option…and elected for the 7:30 a.m. mass instead, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. COUGH. I love this photo someone snapped, though: Merry Christmas, everybody!
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But, even if He does not…
Every day I’ve been praying my Christmas novena, repeating the words the fifteen times I’m supposed to. I pray it in the kitchen or in church or in bed, on my fingers or my rosary or my bracelet’s beads, praying about the “hour and moment at which the Son of God was born,” and thatContinueContinue reading “But, even if He does not…”
Christmas Magic | Uno
Subtitled: HOW GOOD, EXCESSIVELY FRAGMENTED THOUGHT Rough outline, because otherwise this makes no sense: Story Other story Things that are cool about Christmas Quote that is neat, but doesn’t really tie into anything It still doesn’t make sense…but, at least you have an outline. On Monday Julia texted me all, “Should I dress cute orContinueContinue reading “Christmas Magic | Uno”
Things that are beautiful.
I had a phenomenal literature teacher in high school, the kind whose words stick with me, daily popping into my thought-pattern. This is grace. He was a pastor in Detroit, “pastor” but not “priest,” FYI; but sometimes he would remind me, (sometimes), that his oldest sister was a nun, and one of his earliest memoriesContinueContinue reading “Things that are beautiful.”
Refresh
But, this morning, today, I’d ask that you refresh your mindset Remind yourself of this: That Jesus Christ wills for your good, Your well-being, He desires a beloved wholeness for you, His friend. Otherwise it’s too easy For your mind To be sucked into different places Where you face the future with Fear and apprehension,ContinueContinue reading “Refresh”
The struggle-bus I ride, for good measure
Last Sunday the twins were going to give a presentation to the church young adult group and I was like, “Why don’t you say these things and in this order?” and Christine was like, “Do you just want to give the presentation?” so, I did. The month of November is set aside for Papist-folk toContinueContinue reading “The struggle-bus I ride, for good measure”
4 quick, unrelated reflections on Mary
Oh, hai. Even if you don’t understand Marian devotion, I have a Marian devotion, and we can talk more about it later if you want, but, for now, I’m just going to jump in with some short things, all disconnected, about Mary. I’ve been loving them. Let’s jump in! These don’t connect, but here theyContinueContinue reading “4 quick, unrelated reflections on Mary”
My personal 15 Triduum favorites
This year I visited with friends and parted with, “Merry Triduum!” because I wasn’t sure of the correct greeting. But then a different friend wished me an “Epic Triduum” which fits better, doesn’t it? I didn’t take pictures of the events on Friday or Saturday. Sometimes it’s just better to be present than to rushContinueContinue reading “My personal 15 Triduum favorites”
Holy week time
It could be that maybe I didn’t transition well into talking and what not, but there are so many things that need to be done–and all of them good and worthy things, you know? In the next few days I need to… call the vet for the guinea pig (don’t worry, routine things) make butterContinueContinue reading “Holy week time”
Retreat recap…in photos!
Bedtime is fast approaching and calling my name! I must work and work fast! Here’s a recap of the beautiful, beautiful women I was privileged to spend time with on our Ladies Lenten retreat this past weekend…along with some of the quotes from our speakers. (Sorry to Julia and Maria whose talks I loved butContinueContinue reading “Retreat recap…in photos!”
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