Doing it all
A reader writes: “My question is HOW do you do it? I only have a 6, 4, and 2 year old and I have a hard time just keeping up with daily chores and meals. I feel like it is hard for me to even squeeze...
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Be Not Afraid!
There are days that despite your promises to yourself not to speak about something, you feel strongly that the Holy Spirit is asking you to. Today is one of those days. I’m not looking to get into a...
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Requiescant in pace Bishop Joseph McFadden
We were shocked to learn this morning that our Bishop, Joseph P. McFadden passed away suddenly. No details are known other than he was feeling ill and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced...
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Burning Up, Not Out
Below is a re-post from January 2008. It was lost when I switched servers, or so I thought. A reader found it and asked me to re-post it. (Thanks Art!) Although it’s not January yet I thought this...
View ArticleA Reminder to Myself
The Holy Father’s tweet this morning: “To all who are sick, do not lose hope, especially when your suffering is at its worst. Christ is near you.” I spent most of last week and this past weekend,...
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Almost Lent
The preparation before the preparation. “The purification of the senses and the practice of abnegation. The struggle against sin. Humility, obedience, and the acceptance of the cross. The passion of...
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In Loving Memory
Today marks two years since my mother slipped into eternity. We still miss her very much and pray for her daily. Lillian Ruth Black [Shank] McManus August 26th 1940 – April 11, 2012
View ArticleSowing the Seeds that Help Your Children Bloom
I’m going offline for the next week or so to catch up on a few things and finish up preparations for the new school year. I hope to be able to blog more regularly in the months to come as I find myself...
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World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day. In the developed world, children with diabetes have full access to insulin and other components of diabetes care. However for many children around the world there is...
View ArticleIf I have not love . . .
Yesterday’s epistle (Extraordinary Form) was from Corinthians and Father reminded us in his homily that whatever we do, whatever we say, if we have not love, we have nothing. IF I speak with the...
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