Top o' the Mornin' to You!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:00 AM
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I thought we could share some sweet and clever Irish blessings in honor of good St. Patrick today. I have few to get us started, but please add yours in the comments!
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
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May you live to be a hundred years,
With one extra year to repent!
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May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The... READ MORE
A Day in the Life
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:00 AM
Kudos to Fr. Nels Gjengdahl for creating this amazing video showing a “Day in the Life” of a Catholic priest. Tools like this one, showing a happy man who serves others but also visits with friends, loves hockey, and even plays video games are likely the most effective way to reach out to young men who may be called to future priestly vocations. I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Fr. Nels Gjengdahl personally, but want him to know that I’m praying for him and his brother priests every day, as well as those who might be called to a vocation thanks to his creative outreach efforts. Nice work, and thanks to the CNS blog where I first discovered the video.
Bishop's Show and Tell
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, March 12, 2010 5:20 PM
This week, I had the tremendous good fortune to take part in a “Clergy Communications Workshop” for the priests of my home diocese. Our goal as a presenting team was to provide tools for our priests, to equip them in their response to this year’s World Communications Day Message issued in January by our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI.
This photo shows one of my favorite moments of the day - I invited... READ MORE
Overcome Your Lenten Temptations
Posted by Fr. John Bartunek, LC in Faith on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:00 PM
Q: My 11-year-old son decided to give up sweets for Lent, but at two weeks into Lent he’s in misery about wishing to have a dessert.
I have coached him from different angles—“Look what a strong person you are becoming” or “Why don’t you choose a different sacrifice? You know you can change your sacrifice” or “When you really want that sweet and you feel angry or desperate, think of Christ’s suffering... READ MORE
Lenten Calendar
Posted by Robyn Lee in Faith on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 3:30 PM
I went over to my sister’s the other day and I noticed the kids’ Lenten calendars on the fridge. I glanced over the daily resolutions.
Handwritten, in each box were little sacrifices or good works: write letter to Pat, no Wii, make my bed, no computer, draw Aunt Robyn a picture (like the one shown here by my niece Fiona).
It reminded me of Lent growing up in my house.
Mom didn’t make dessert very... READ MORE
Seventy-Seven Times
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:00 PM
We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends. Francis Bacon
The scene played itself out this morning as it does about four times per week. The younger brother, anxious to get out the door to school early so he could have time with his friends. The older brother—the chauffeur—nursing a bad case of “senioritis” and wanting to eek out every... READ MORE
Blessed Travels
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, March 08, 2010 8:21 PM
Ever had one of those times when a saint really came through for you? This weekend, I did.
My baby and I travelled by plane to see friends in the DC area. It’s a short flight, about an hour from take-off to landing, but I’ve found that when you have a one-year-old on your lap, any length flight feels long!
I’m not an anxious person generally, but as my husband drove us to the airport on Thursday morning... READ MORE
Broth Okay on Fridays?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Friday, March 05, 2010 9:46 PM
In the comments on my beans and rice recipe, wisdomandpeace asked “A question I’ve always had, though, is it allowable to use chicken broth (but no actual pieces of chicken) in a recipe on a day we abstain from meat? I’ve always avoided those recipes on Fridays during Lent, just in case, but if it were allowable, it would certainly open up my repertoire of Lenten meals!”
I found quite a few articles that address the topic, and thought that two in particular were worth reading.
The first one, on EWTN, is by Fr. Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. The entire thing is worth reading, but he specifically mentions the broth issue in the clarifications at the end of the article: “Present canon law allows the use of sauces made from animal fats, as well as their use in cooking, so the use of beef or chicken stock would enter into this category.”
In a piece on his blog, Jimmy Akin analyzes the canon law on the topic and comes to the same conclusion. You can read his analysis here.
I hope this helps!
Working Through Conflict
Posted by Fr. John Bartunek, LC in Faith on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 3:40 PM
Q: My husband and I disagree about child discipline. I grew up in a very strict home and don’t ever want to be that way with our kids. I think my husband is too severe sometimes, but when I suggest he ease up a bit, he gets very angry with me. He thinks I let the kids get away with too much. How should we handle this disagreement?
A: Why does God allow spouses to disagree, even strongly, about such... READ MORE
How to Stay Strong Spiritually During Lent
Posted by Fr. John Bartunek, LC in Faith on Thursday, February 25, 2010 3:00 PM
Q: Every year I start out Lent with great ambition and hope for spiritual growth, but somewhere along the way I lose interest and let myself slide. I really want to avoid the slide this year ... any suggestions to help me stay strong?
A: Sure! The key thing to think about is why you tend to slide. If you can identify the cause, then you can easily find the solution. In general, three things tend... READ MORE
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