Heavenly Scent Update
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Last week I wrote about Isabel’s baptism and how wonderful she smelled thanks to the chrism.
Today we had a package dropped off and some dear reader sent me a candle that smells remarkably close to this scent. It is perfect and when I opened the lid and inhaled, it brought me back (way back to last week!). Here’s the candle
Thank you, generous friend, for... READ MORE
Newly Baptized
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, June 03, 2010
I haven’t bathed sweet baby Isabel in over three days—she was baptized Monday morning and I have wanted to drink in the beautiful smell of chrism as long as possible.
I noticed today that the smell has almost totally worn off. Tonight I will pull out the baby tub and give my new little Christian a good scrub. But oh my wasn’t it wonderful while it lasted!
A few years ago, at Henry’s baptism, our friend Fr. Tim said the chrism is often referred to as “the perfume of the Holy Spirit.” What a beautiful thought. (Is it wrong of me to wish I could buy a candle that smelled just like this?)
Finalmente!
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Last Saturday, the pro-life movement lost one of its most cogent Jewish thinkers.
Prof. Hadley Arkes was received into the Church.
He writes a little bit about it here.
I am only kidding about losing a Jewish thinker. In remarks he made at the celebration dinner following his initiation as a Catholic, Hadley made it clear he doesn’t consider himself to be leaving Judaism behind, but only following it to its fulfillment.... READ MORE
God's Glorious Mercy Shows Itself
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Our first godchild is my sister’s son. His baptism was a joyous occasion, and I was proud to be there. I can’t think of that baptism without smiling.
This weekend we acquired our second godchild. His baptism was also a joyous occasion, and I was proud to be there. And I can’t think of this baptism without nearly bursting into tears because God is so merciful and good.
I’ve mentioned before that I... READ MORE
Fulfilling Our Baptismal Calling
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, September 29, 2009
In anticipation of an upcoming talk I’m giving at a Religious Education conference, I thought I’d approach my favorite panel of Catholic parenting experts for your advice and expertise. The topic at hand is how we—as Catholic family members—live out our Baptismal calling. I will be looking specifically at the promises we parents make (or adults, when baptized in later years) at the time of our children’s... READ MORE
A New One in the Fold
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, March 09, 2009
We’ve got a brand-new Catholic at our house!
Blaise was baptized yesterday afternoon at our parish, along with three other babies. It was a joyous occasion. Both sets of the baby’s grandparents and all but one of his aunts and uncles were there, plus his godparents who are some dear friends of ours who live a few states away.
When I was still young enough that all religious ceremonies seemed boring,... READ MORE
Baptism of the Lord
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, January 11, 2009
And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased.”
—Mark 1:10-11
Twice Blessed
Posted by Robyn Lee in Party Planners on Friday, August 15, 2008
Occasion: A “double baptism” for two of our children’s babies — girls born one week apart: Adelaide Louise Flavin and Camille Barry Thompson.
Party Planner: Cathy Thompson
Place: Our home in Louisiana
Guests: “All four grandparents for each baby were present, along with three great-grandmothers and two great-grandfathers. Our 11 children were in town, plus two of their spouses, and our four grandchildren.... READ MORE
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