You Tell Him
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, March 12, 2010
Cardinal Ratzinger, while visiting America some years ago, told someone in conversation that American homilies are too long, and should generally not exceed eight minutes.
So someone told me, though I wasn’t sure it was true.
I’d have forgotten it, except that appears to be one of the recommendations from the Synod on the Word of God.
And it does seem to come from the Pope.
I won’t be telling any priest I know this vital information, however.
Boy Moms and a Beautiful Book
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, March 11, 2010
On this week’s podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we focus on Rachel Balducci’s fantastic new book How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys
During our first segment, Rachel reads from her chapter about “Rules I Can’t Believe... READ MORE
Pop Quiz
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
What is the most reproduced work of art in the world?
I’m curious whether anyone will guess right.
(I was relieved to learn it’s not the smiley face, nor a portrait of Che, nor a Warhol soup can.)
Nothing To Do With Blonde
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Monday, March 01, 2010
Here’s a four-second look at why I fear returning to a formal office job when my kids are grown.
W/ a polite nod to my FB friend Pam.
Super Susie
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Our guest this week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Susie Lloyd, is a frequent contributor to various Catholic magazines and the winner of three Catholic Press Association awards. The long awaited sequel to her first humor book, Please Don’t Drink the Holy Water!
Kids v Cats
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Friday, February 26, 2010
My inbox this morning includes a plea for help.
A friend of a friend posted “8 reasons dogs and cats are better than kids” on her facebook page.
My friend, who has seven daughters, laughingly responded that as “Septomom,” she could not possibly let that stand.
Now she’s looking for help crafting a lighthearted rebuttal.
Here is the original list.
Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:... READ MORE
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Friday, February 19, 2010
I stumbled onto this at Real Life Rosary. I’m sure you know the tune.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With fish fries a smelling
and everyone telling you “try giving up beer”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
It’s the pray-prayingest season of all
with weekly prayer meetings
and mission priest greetings
out in the church hall
It’s the pray-prayingest season of all
There’ll be stations... READ MORE
Old Married Couple
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Marriage on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
“Old married couple” isn’t necessarily complimentary.
You don’t want to be caught bickering like one.
There’s a nice feature in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal, however, in which several couples whose marriage has passed the test of time offer tips.
I’m not certain I want to pattern my love on the Osbourne family (among others), but I was touched by Sharon Osbourne’s main reason for not leaving... READ MORE
Serenity, The Alternative
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Friday, January 29, 2010
Just had to share this wise and amusing variation on the famous “serenity prayer.”
“Lord,
grant me the serenity
to accept the people I cannot change;
The courage
to change the people I can;
And the wisdom
to know it’s me.”
Tea vs. Coffee
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, January 21, 2010
I enjoy Paul Reiser’s hilarious (for adults only) book Couplehood, but there is one particular section that I strongly disagree with.
It comes out of nowhere. He’s talking about getting together with friends for coffee, about how it’s nice and simple because the event contains the name of the beverage you’ll be consuming, so there’s no confusion about what to do when you get there. I’m smiling, nodding,... READ MORE
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