Lenten Reflections
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1:07 PM
This Lenten season, we’ll be running a daily essay from a Lenten booklet I helped compile. If you’d like more information on the project, please read here.
Ash Wednesday, February 22
An interesting phenomenon will occur the week of Mardi Gras. Parish Office phones will be ringing off the hook. “When do you give out ashes?” “When can I come and get ashes?” And this will be verified on Ash Wednesday... READ MORE
Remember, You Are Dust
Posted by DariaSockey in Family on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 2:07 AM
Above is a video of a famous song that was a big hit when I was, let’s see, maybe a freshman in college. It kind of works for Ash Wednesday, in a non-liturgical setting, that is. What’s kind of interesting about the video is it shows how the members of Kansas have aged over the years—how they are clearly on their way to becoming dust. As are all of us.
Of course, the song’s lyrics don’t go far enough.... READ MORE
Feast Before Famine
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:40 PM
Do you have big plans for yourself for tonight? Are you clearing out the pantry of all sugar, eggs and treats? That’s how Shrove Tuesday got its reputation for being a day for pancakes.
I’m planning on our traditional pancake dinner, and then maybe some kind of ice-cream. Big treats before our 40 days in the desert. And prayers for a prayer-filled and blessed Lent.
Your Turn to Talk
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Moms and Dads Dish
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, February 20, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
Attention Single Girls!
Posted by DariaSockey in Family on Monday, February 20, 2012 5:44 AM
Just hours after reading Danielle’s shout out to Robyn Lee I received a book that we’ll want to get Robyn’s opinion on. And I’ll be sending it to my (single) oldest daughter for her opinion as well. In the meantime, I can tell you that The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years by Emily Stimpson has a lot going for it. For those who judge books by their covers—need I say more? This one’s... READ MORE
Lenten Prayer Partners
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, February 17, 2012 9:00 AM
Mrs. Henderson over at Still Standing is organizing a Lenten prayer co-op where women can sign up to have a prayer partner for the upcoming Lenten season.
If you’re interested, head on over and let her know! She has reported that these prayers have amazing results! It’s open to all women—single, married, mothers, even women struggling with infertility. You can be as general or as specific as you’d... READ MORE
Live and Learn
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, February 17, 2012 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Whether your children attend school or are homeschooled, this is the spot to ask questions about curricula, religious education, parent-teacher relationships, or academic concerns of any kind.
Please join us!
Wish You Were Here
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, February 16, 2012 5:24 PM
Amy Welborn‘s new book, “Wish You Were Here” is about her husband’s sudden death at the age of 50 and her subsequent trip to Italy a few months later.
When Welborn’s husband drops dead on a treadmill at the gym, her life is upended. The book starts here, with the shocking news and from there we see how Welborn survives that initial shock and moves forward from there. In the midst of that she decides... READ MORE
Veggie Police
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:04 PM
A preschool student at a North Carolina elementary school recently had her lunch taken away and replaced by the school’s “healthier alternative” when someone noticed that the sandwich she brought didn’t meet the requirements for healthy fare.
Instead of the sandwich, the girl was given the cafeteria’s option, which included chicken nuggets and vegetables (which the child opted not to eat).
I could... READ MORE
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