"Art" You Willing to Help?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
So, we’ve started homeschooling this year. (I will write more about that later, I promise.)
I am trying to do “art” as part of our curriculum, partly because I think it’s good for Camilla and mostly because she really enjoys it. But as someone who has (really!) almost zero artistic talent, I am at a loss.
Thus far we’ve made jack o’lanterns and apple trees out of construction paper, because I can... READ MORE
A Woman's Place
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The very first Eucharistic congress was held in 1881 in Lille, France. The very first organizer, according to Vatican Information Services, was a woman.
It is not widely known that the idea to hold these congresses came from a woman, a French woman called Emilie-Marie Tamisier, one of the many lay people to dedicate their lives to the defence of the Church at a time in which anti-Catholic polemics... READ MORE
Brunch Inspiration
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, September 01, 2011
One of the most challenging aspects of going to early Mass every Sunday is how utterly starving we all are once we’re done. No one (especially me!) ever wants to go home to cook because we are ready to eat right then, as soon as we get in the van.
The thought of having to pull out ingredients and cook something seems like more than anyone can take. And while I don’t really mind going out to eat, I... READ MORE
Outdoor Spaces
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, July 07, 2011
I love this video put together by a crafty lady who recreated her covered-porch/deck area. Though I don’t have a space quite like this, I found plenty of inspiration. This time of the year, we don’t use our deck quite as much (translated: walk outside and prepare to wilt!), but I might try the shade trick used here, to get a little coverage. Do you enjoy sprucing up a place to just be in your yard? What have you done to make it enjoyable?
To My New Backyard (A Love Letter) from Jaime Morrison Curtis on Vimeo.
Confused In Prayer?
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Thursday, June 09, 2011
This week, in the final days leading to the feast of Pentecost, the Church’s liturgy (Mass and Liturgy of the Hours) immerses us in all the many scriptural passages that talk about the nature and the actions of the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday evening’s vespers had those wonderful verses from Romans 8, worth quoting in full:
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we... READ MORE
40 Ways for 40 Days
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, March 08, 2011
In case you and your family are still seeking inspiration for this year’s Lenten season, I thought I would share the 40 ideas I came up with for the Marriage & Parenting column I wrote for Parable, my diocesan magazine this year:
40 Ways for 40 Days: Give Your Family the Gift of a Meaningful Lent
Instead of ‘thinking big’ this year, maybe we could think small. The Church recommends traditional penitential practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for Lent. Why not pray, fast and give as a family this year? Here are 40 small but meaningful ways to try to accomplish this ...
Calling Grace Kelly
Posted by Hallie Lord in Just me on Friday, March 04, 2011
More than once I’ve been asked if I have any tips for making shopping for clothes easier. Yesterday it dawned on me that there is one very helpful thing I do that saves me time, energy and money:
I have a style icon. Her name is Grace Kelly and I absolutely adore her look.
Why is having a style icon helpful? Ultimately, it helps me stay focused. When I go shopping, I always have Grace Kelly in mind.... READ MORE
A Bit of Beach
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Resolutions
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
For the past few years, I have done the Word Resolution approach for the New Year. Instead of a list of things I want to accomplish, I’ve embraced the idea of a word or phrase to guide me to a fresh start. I like this idea a lot, and in the past it’s been a perfect inspiration.
This year, I was especially against making a list of resolutions, mostly because I feel like I’m doing good managing a baby... READ MORE
Inspiration in the Desert
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Thursday, November 18, 2010
Many people dear to me have been struggling lately. Trudging through the desert. This quote is for them ... and for all of you who could use a flood of wisdom and hope.
Or maybe it’s not even for you. Pass it along. Here’s your chance to be a “good sharer” today ...
“Don’t think all is lost when your feet feel the hot desert sand, your cheeks the burning sun, your stomach the pangs of hunger. The Holy Spirit is leading you where Jesus went, and there he will show you what demons you need to face. But fear not. The very same Spirit who led Jesus into the desert is leading you, and he will empower you with his word to stand as champion over the world’s greatest enemy.”
George T. Montague, SM
Holy Spirit: Make Your Home in Me, The Word Among Us Press
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