I just came across this on another blog and see that they have quite a way to go to reach a million rosaries! But no prayer is ever wasted, so if you read this, why not link to this organization on your own page and join in the battle! Or at least say a Hail Mary and St. Michael Prayer for an end to abortion right now!
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With a Humble Heart We Ask the Lord...
****Updated 4/15/10****
For our children as they come to the end of another school year.. that they may not lose their motivation to succeed in their studies!
for our Church... that the mistakes of her past may continue to be corrected and learned from and that all measures may continue be taken to prevent further damage to the good work that our Church does throughout the world.
-for healing and comfort for the Barrett family as they continue to mourn the loss of dear Ryan
for success and security for Dan in his job
- For protection for the unborn
- for health of mind and body for a particular family member in my heart
-to guide the leadership of our country with Your wisdom and love.
- for all those struggling due to the problems with our nation's economy
-for couples struggling with infertility... that God blesses them with the babies they long for... and for the Grace they need to accept His will , whatever it may be.
-for all those recovering from any type of addiction... the they may be healed by the love of God and family
-for the health and safety of our six children... that God keeps them in His loving care and guides them in all their decisions as they grow to maturity.
-for a strengthening of the marriage vocation, especially my own
-for safety for all of our Armed forces
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April 30, 2008
April 29, 2008
The View From My Window
About three years ago we added an extension off the back of our house greatly increasing the size of our small kitchen to a size more suitable for our family of eight. I was so focused on appliances and colors and furniture, that I really didn't give much thought to the window. I trusted the architect's recommendation.Was that ever the right thing to do! I never planned that the window was going to be the centerpiece of the room... we invested in a cadillac of an oven and a Vermont Castings woodstove which heats the house, so I expected those things to grab people's attention. As you can see the arched window beautifully frames the flowering tree in the backyard. Right now it is just about in full bloom and a favorite place for local wildlife (mostly sparrows and squirrels) In summer it is a lush green full of large leaves. Autumn finds it colored in bright yellows and oranges making the window an everchanging work of art. I love waking up early and taking a peek outside to check the weather and see if there are any visitors to the feeders out back. We even attached one to the window to attract birds close-up and this morning had our first cardinal discover it is there! Very exciting for the little ones.
For the first year I did not have anything on the window. The only dressing for this type of window I saw was a blind for the top part of the arch which fanned around. I could just imagine getting too lazy to climb up there every day to open it. My husband and I both wanted to take advantage of the light and view afforded us by this large window. But it definitely needed some "dressing up". I saw the valance in a catalog called Tender Heart Treasures and the blue matched perfectly. In the catalog it was shown hanging under a shelf, but my husband was concerned a shelf would block the light. I have a dear friend who is an excellent problem solver and without batting an eye she said "Why don't you just get a glass shelf?" A perfect compromising solution! We change the decor on the shelf with the seasons, along with the greens that line the top of our cabinets. I feel like the kitchen always looks festive.
I try to keep some spiritual reminders near the kitchen window since I spend so much of my day there at the sink... a small figurine of St. Anne and the Blessed Mother, a prayer card from Pope Benedict's recent visit, a small mosaic cross made by one of the children for an art project this year. These things bring me back to prayer during the mundane times of my day when I am doing dishes, cooking and cleaning. They help me keep a heart of gratitude for all my blessings!
April 18, 2008
April 03, 2008
Spring is Here!!!
Yesterday we finally had some weather that resembled spring. Being in the throes of a bad case of cabin fever, this was a welcome occurence. I had been working on making birdfeeders out of soda bottles and milk jugs with the kids, so it was a perfect day to place them in the trees. A trip to my favorite discount store to pick up some birdseed and we were set. The feeders were not too pretty, and so far we've attracted just a few curious squirrels, but I'm sure that will change and we'll be buying birdseed in bulk very soon! Stay tuned.
With a Grateful Heart We Thank the Lord
- ****Updated 4/15/10****
- For the birth of my newest great-niece, Jordyn.
- -for the sacrament of confession and the grace it showers on us
- -for the blessing of good and true friends
- -for the beauty and truth of our beloved Catholic Church
- -for the love of our extended family, and our parents who instilled in both of us the importance of the family bonds
- -for our six wonderful blessings... Katie, Jessica, Ben, Rebecca, Thomas and Hannah, who add so much joy to our days
- -for my husband, who provides,leads, instructs, guides and leads our family on our path to Heaven
Franciscan Poetry: by Dan Volpe, SFO
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- +++CHASTITY+++
- I'm married. Can I be chaste?
- Desire for my spouse erased?
- Love should move.
- But faithfulness will prove
- That lust by love is replaced.
- ~~~~~~~~~
- +++HUMILITY+++
- Is humility lying down flat
- On the floor by the door, like a mat?
- I'm flawed, not floored
- In the eyes of the Lord.
- And He loves me in spite of that.
- ~~~~~~~~~
- +++ POVERTY+++
- Should I go and buy more?
- Pray, and ask, "What for?"
- If reason be vain, then perhaps refrain.
- If good, head out to the store.
