How to Say Morning Prayer in Only 2 1/2 Hours
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Thursday, May 19, 2011
“How does a busy parent find time to pray the Divine Office?” the radio host asked me a few weeks back.
“It’s not that hard if you’re motivated,” I replied. “Just choose one of the liturgical hours, and link it to some other event on your schedule. Like, as soon as the kids leave for school, you do morning prayer. Or right after dinner, while the kids clear the table and start the dishes, you go sit... READ MORE
Simple Little Christmas
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, December 22, 2010
How are you doing these days?
Are you making the most of these final days of Advent, finding pockets of prayer in your days, and finishing up last-minute preparations for the upcoming feast all while maintaining an abiding sense of peace and joy?
Or are you falling somewhat short of that ideal?
These can be challenging days for a mom, but here’s a reminder for you today:
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
... READ MOREComing Up for Air
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ever feel like you’re just treading water? Or (worse) that you’re sinking below the surface?
I woke up yesterday morning gasping for air.
I couldn’t pinpoint my problem exactly, but off the top of my head I could tell you that I was away last weekend, we’re finishing up our school year, we’re transitioning into summer activities, we’re going full-force (at least 2 games a day) with baseball, we’re... READ MORE
Just One Small Thing
Posted by AGroup in Just me on Friday, May 21, 2010
I never cease to be amazed how much it invigorates me when I have the time and energy to start my day with a long shower, do my hair, apply my makeup, and slip on a snappy outfit—but, let’s face it, here in the real world that’s not always possible.
There have been days when all I’ve been able to accomplish is to quickly brush my teeth and throw on something that doesn’t alert the world to the fact... READ MORE
Last Chance to Slow Down
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Wake Up Call
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Friday, June 19, 2009
Do you ever get the feeling God is trying to get your attention?
I got that feeling yesterday afternoon. Right about the time I found myself lying face down on my kitchen tiles, gasping in pain.
I had been rushing again.
I think God does not like it when I rush too much. It’s a very bad habit of mine to attempt to cram too much activity, too much thought, too much stuff into my too short days and... READ MORE
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