Yesterday afternoon I decided to take a break from thesis (yes, I’m still pounding away at it) to do some grocery shopping. I had PROMISED my advisor I would have the paper in Wednesday, and I figured that I’d need every spare minute to get it done. Just as I hit the produce section, a ”text” [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Life’s Little Surprises
Posted in family on June 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Laugh Lines (Funny moment of the week… warning: finish your drink first)
Posted in humor on June 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This one was so funny, I just had to share. What did you give your husband for your 10th anniversary? Bet this lady’s got you beat. Thanks to Elizabeth Scalia (a.k.a. “The Anchoress) for sharing!
Thoughts on Fathers
Posted in faith, tagged charismatic, father, Father's Day, Padre Pio, Raniero Cantalamessa, Sober Intoxication of the Spirit on June 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
My own Dad has never been one to waste words, very likely the direct result of living with five women for at least two decades. His closed-mouth ways worked in his favor: whatever did come out of his mouth tended to get our attention. We loved Dad fiercely not for what he said, but for who he had demonstrated himself to be time and [...]
“Children’s Liturgy” During Mass?
Posted in faith, Faith and Family, family, family life, Mass, tagged children's liturgy on June 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
This morning I received a note from a woman who belongs to a parish in which the parents would like to form a “children’s liturgy” for young children who have trouble paying attention at Mass. I recently came across this informative article explaining the basis for such a practice, in particular affirming the legitimacy of [...]
Going up . . . the gift of spiritual authority
Posted in forgiveness, relationships on June 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, when the Lord returned to heaven in his glorified body. “All authority on heaven and earth has been given unto Me . . . now go unto the whole world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them … and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely [...]
HR 3827: “Every Child Deserves a Family Act”
Posted in Adoption, Foster-Adoption, tagged "Every Child Deserves a Family", HR 3827 on June 3, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Last month Rep. Fortney Stark (D-CA) proposed HR 3827, “Every Child Deserves a Family Act,” which prohibits discrimination in foster or adoptive placements based on the “sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status.” If it passes, faith-based agencies would be forced to place children in “non-traditional families,” even if it is contrary to their religious beliefs. With so many [...]
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