Family Photo Shoot
Philip's talented mom (aka "Mimi") took our pictures in late November. Here's a sampling. Didn't she do a great job? I love the colors!Janie, 21 months Walt, 6 monthsThe Whole...
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It took me awhile to develop my current system of menu planning and grocery shopping, but I've finally settled on something that works for me. I'd love to hear about your system. Choosing Recipes1. Search through favorite cookbooks. A few of my favorite cookbooks...
read moreCBS News "The Catholic Church: A House Divided?" (Part 2)
Here are the issues addressed in the CBS report "The Catholic Church: A House Divided?":The excommunication of Sr. Margaret Mary McBride, R.S.M. in the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona."Power-obsessed" BishopsVatican IINew Translation of the Roman Missal Apostolic...
read moreCBS News “The Catholic Church: A House Divided?” (Part 2)
Here are the issues addressed in the CBS report "The Catholic Church: A House Divided?":The excommunication of Sr. Margaret Mary McBride, R.S.M. in the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona."Power-obsessed" BishopsVatican IINew Translation of the Roman Missal Apostolic...
read moreCBS News "The Catholic Church: A House Divided?" (Part 1)
Last Sunday, the CBS News Sunday Morning show aired this "cover story" reported by Barry Petersen: "The Catholic Church: A House Divided?" To read the full article or watch the video, click here. Patrick Coffin, host of my favorite radio show Catholic Answers...
read moreCBS News “The Catholic Church: A House Divided?” (Part 1)
Last Sunday, the CBS News Sunday Morning show aired this "cover story" reported by Barry Petersen: "The Catholic Church: A House Divided?" To read the full article or watch the video, click here. Patrick Coffin, host of my favorite radio show Catholic Answers...
read moreDid You Know Thursday is Mother’s Day?
Ok, so maybe we don't celebrate Mother's Day on Thursday, December 8th in the United States, but I'm going to make the case that all Catholic families should.In the Catholic Church, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8. The...
read moreDid You Know Thursday is Mother's Day?
Ok, so maybe we don't celebrate Mother's Day on Thursday, December 8th in the United States, but I'm going to make the case that all Catholic families should.In the Catholic Church, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8. The...
read moreFeast of St. Nicholas and a Great Book
How is your Advent going? I've been enjoying my daily Advent devotional on EWTN's website. The daily reflection is based on a Scripture verse. Then, there is a short reflection followed by an "Advent Action" (something you can do to put the day's lesson into...
read moreBreastfeeding Bedlam
So, let's resume my breastfeeding saga starting after I got home from the hospital...I've decided to split up my experiences with Janie and Walt because I don't want them to melt together. Who knew I'd have so much to say about this? I'm warning you that this is a...
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