I meant to post this while I was away on vacation, but well, let’s just say I actually *gasp* enjoyed my vacation! Here was my original 101 in 1001 list at the beginning of Advent (about 6 months ago): Spiritual 1. Do a morning offering daily. – doing poorly 2. Read the readings daily. – […] Read more…
Book Review – Scattered Petals (Texas Dreams #2)
Scattered Petals is the second book in the Texas Dreams series by Amanda Cabot. Longing for adventure, Priscilla Morton leaves Boston with her parents to the wedding of her widowed brother-in-law’s ranch in Texas Hill Country. The trip has some heartbreaking consequences and necessity draws her to the ranch’s foreman, a cowboy haunted by his […] Read more…
Book Review – The Gospel Truth
The Gospel Truth by Kenneth Ogorek is a lectionary-based catechism for adults. This book contains the readings for every Sunday Gospel for all three years of the lectionary cycle. It does not contain the Holy Days EXCEPT for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (19 days after Pentacost). For each Sunday, […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Lent & Easter Devotionals Giveaway!
*** CONGRATS to Deneen M. and Heather who have won. Please check your email and reply back within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Thanks! *** During Advent, I shared & gave away my favorite Advent/Christmas devotional, The Little Blue Book. I also purchased copies of their Lent & Easter devotionals, the […] Read more…
Book Review: 2010- A Book of Grace-Filled Days
2010: A Book of Grace Filled Days, by Alice Camille is a great resource for quick reflections on the readings for every day of the year. It started with the beginning of the liturgical year (Advent), and continues on through the end of 2010. It’s a very compact little book, about 4x4x1 that should easily […] Read more…
Most Read Posts of December 2009
In case you missed them or are just joining us, here are the most popular posts of 2009: Decluttered Closet – Mommy Edition Company’s Coming French Toast Casserole Thankfulness Tree Easy Savings! The Office Homemade Flour Tortillas Awesome VocalPoint / Kellogg’s / Walgreen’s Deal Morning Routine Decluttered Closet – Toddler Edition The Search is Over! […] Read more…
Pro-Life Prayer Intentions
Since this is the month of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, it seems especially fitting that we take a moment to pray for life. The Priests for Life prayer intention for December: That God may give eternal rest to the women who died from abortion. Their national prayer campaign also has an Advent Prayer for Life for […] Read more…
30 Day Giving Challenge – Final Thoughts
Well, the 30 day giving challenge is over. I wish I could say I did something giving every single day, but I didn’t. I wish I could say that it was always well received, but it wasn’t. I did learn a lot though. I found that God truly does provide. I have a stinginess problem […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Little Blue Book Giveaway
Every year for major church seasons (Lent, Easter, Christmas) my church has purchased several devotionals/meditations to correspond to the seasons readings. My favorite are always the Little Books from the Diocese of Saginaw. They are very simple little books. The Christmas book is called the Little Blue Book and this year it covers the Infancy […] Read more…
Catholic Prayer for Busy Moms – Starting the Day Off Right
Welcome to the first of four posts designed to encourage busy Catholic moms (back) into the habit of daily prayer. It will end on the first day of Advent. Hopefully, by the time the Christmas season is over (which is NOT Christmas!), we will all have worked our way up to an hour a day […] Read more…