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First Communion Gift Ideas KAREN'S ADVENTURES IN MOMMYLAND - May 6, 2013 A few weeks ago our middle daughter received her First Holy Communion. In the few days leading up to her First Holy Communion day the big question from some family and friends was, "What can we get her?" It seems like every time we get invited to a party for a child who has just received this sacrament there's always the question of what would make an appropriate gift. I think gift ideas can fall into two categories for this occasion, the expected or traditional gifts and ...http://kareninmommyland.blogspot.com/2013/05/first-communion-gift-ideas.html
Baseball Is a Metaphor for Catholic Education! AVE MARIA PRESS BLOG - April 30, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EngagingFaith/~3/hlas0HEj3Wg/
Five Faves MARTIN FAMILY MOMENTS - April 24, 2013 Joining Hallie for some weekly favorites, because, ya know, linkups are my favorite! 1) Today my kids are allowed to wear a Boston sports team shirt in solidarity for the tragedies at the Boston Marathon. I hate to see terrible tragedies like this, and haven't even talked about it yet even though it was soooo close to home. Too close, actually. The city that's right next to our town, and where my kids go to school, was being blasted all over the news because that's where ...http://martinfamilymoments.blogspot.com/2013/04/five-faves.html
Mary TV Daily Reflection 4/18/2013 MARY, OUR MOTHER - April 18, 2013 ... experience them, they are for all of us. God sends us miracles for the beauty and blessing of all of us! She is a blessing for all who come in contact with her. She has an amazing smile, she is always smiling. I think it is because of the blessings she has been given, the life she has been given. She is a special little girl, as you would imagine! Living with a miracle every day reminds us of how much God loves us. I thank God, Our Lord, the Blessed Mother every ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/vhQ00KcLW-Y/mary-tv-daily-reflection-4182013.html
Potpourri. POGUE MAHONE'S BLOG. - April 17, 2013 ... every day(like I am) apparantly is NOT normal(who knew?) and I have night sweats pretty well every night too and I know it can be a symptom of cancer but I also found out it can be a symptom of menopause as well….oh PLEASE, Dear God let it be so, please let that bitch Aunt Flow be finally ending…. - I have a prayer request for a 6 YR old who suffered a massive stroke and is critical and her mother is devastated and it's just NOT fair. Why does it ...http://impoguemahone.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/potpourri/
God Can and Does Call the Average 'Joe' CONFESSIONS OF A THIRTY SOMETHING CYBERTRONIAN - April 12, 2013 ... 'Internal' the Spiritual dimension, however from the external, I have noticed a calm and stillness instill itself in my heart,..(St Augustine's quote about our hearts being restless comes to mind,..) What's the point? Our world needs an encounter with the Risen Christ, only He can heal. Herein lies the reality, especially after one meets the Risen Christ, is that we remain who we are!!! Really we do! So often I get told by friends, or others that I don't fit the priest model,.well did the ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ConfessionsOfAThirtySomethingCybertronian/~3/QUb-NrM_OIQ/god-can-and-does-call-average-joe.html
Falling in Love IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY - April 4, 2013 This is a guest post by Greg Herrle for Week Eight of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure . Looking back on this Ignatian Prayer Adventure, I experienced many ups and downs. At times, it was easy to create time to stop life and pray; at others, I found it difficult to escape the craziness that is life. Many times certain words or prayers easily caught my senses, and I could feel God speaking to me. Of course, there were also readings and times where I struggled ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotMagis/~3/5NWkoeWeT28/
New Pope Means New Business for Recession-Weary Rome CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 25, 2013 ... L'Osservatore Romano , to supply an official image. But even as they wait for the official image, many producers decided to use the iconic image of Francis smilingly saluting the crowd from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. Less than 48 hours after his election, Bergoglio's face already adorned rosaries, postcards and prayer cards sold at the trinket stands near St. Peter's Square. Prices ranged anywhere from 75 cents to $9. While the most popular papal souvenirs remain ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-pope-means-new-business-for.html
March for Marriage DTF DEFEND THE FAITH - March 21, 2013 March for Pro-Life: Immaculate Heart of Mary Marching Band pulled out of Worcester's St. Patrick Day Parade because their sponsor, lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Stephen Kerrigan, is Pro-choice. 40 Days for Life vigil winds down, but continues across the street from Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worc. Note: Please hold your signs, do not prop them on the sidewalk, trees or shrubs You can check out photos of the vigil at www.40daysforlife.com/worcester. Mar 22 Fri ...http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-for-marriage.html
Desert Daybook - Suddenly Summer Edition LIVIN' LA VIDA CATOLICA! - March 20, 2013 ... sopapillas... From the kitchen... new favorite cupcake! I made these for St. Patrick's Day. Try them and be amazed - and fall into a sugar coma, because you can't eat just one! Irish Car Bomb cupcakes . They are very moist and delicious! The buttercream is the best I've had so far... actually, I normally don't like buttercream all that much, and opt for cream cheese frosting instead. But this frosting won me over... now, if only Bailey's Irish Cream frosting went with every ...http://thecrazycatholicchick.blogspot.com/2013/03/desert-daybook-suddenly-summer-edition.html
Spoilers in Prayer IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY - March 19, 2013 This is a guest post by Michelle Francl-Donnay for Week Six of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure . Lately, my husband and I have been watching Downton Abbey together for our Friday night pizza dates. Since Victor has been at conferences more weekends than not this semester, and I don't want to watch it alone, we are now weeks behind everyone else on two continents. For the two months the show was airing, I tuned out students chatting about the Granthams' doings before class, ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotMagis/~3/E1DlDxi7EDY/
St. Joseph PRAYER ON THE HILL - March 19, 2013 ... and then back to Joseph in disbelief. Joseph repeated his instructions. Gaspard did what Joseph asked him to do. As soon as the rock was moved with no great difficulty, water began to flow from the earth ... and continues even until today. Many miracles have been attributed to the waters of the stream. Of course a sanctuary was constructed. It was after this that Joseph was selected to be the patron for France. It has become a tourist site as well as a place of prayer, ...http://prayeronthehill.blogspot.com/2013/03/st-joseph.html
Ten Lenten Tips BYZANTINE, TEXAS - March 18, 2013 From the blog Charming the Birds from the Trees , some helpful tips for Lent. Regardless of how you fast, fast every single day. This type of fasting helps wear down the passions and build spiritual endurance. Know exactly what the fasting regulations are and try to approximate them as best you can. Each Lent, try to be more strict yet humble. Particular concerns about fasting? Age, health issues, never fasted before, mixed-marriages? Speak with your priest. Be sure to ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/03/ten-lenten-tips.html
CMMB: Your Weekly Reflection in Prayer 3/17/2013 MARY, OUR MOTHER - March 17, 2013 ... season of Lent, we recall Luke 9:51: "When the days drew near for Him to be taken up, He (Jesus) set His face to go to Jerusalem." May we have the determination, energy, and drive of Paul. May we have the Spirit of Jesus to give us strength to continue our journey to the prize of everlasting life. Almighty God, You have set before us the great hope of eternal life. Grant that nothing may hinder the hope of eternal life from coming true. Grant that we may never lose the way through our ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/nGVlTmz0bwg/cmmb-your-weekly-reflection-in-prayer_17.html
7 Quick Takes Vol 22 DISIS - March 15, 2013 http://d-isis.blogspot.com/2013/03/7-quick-takes-vol-22.html
Let's Persevere Through Our Lenten Goals CATHOLICMOM.COM - March 14, 2013 ... yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew. — Saint Francis de Sales It wasn't until my two daughters gave up their Lenten resolutions that I realized I had faltered on mine as well. I also became aware that our weaknesses occurred at about the half-point, the third week of Lent, and I pondered that… It's human nature to start out strong and brave with our ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/hDM0YLkGWrk/
Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father Entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for the Year 2014 CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 2, 2013 ... the support of others. For Evangelization: That young seminarians and religious may have wise and well-formed mentors. December Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace and hope to all people of good will. For Evangelization: That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to their children the precious gift of faith. From the Vatican, 1 February ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/prayer-intentions-of-holy-father.html
Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for 2014 FR. Z'S BLOG - WHAT DOES THE PRAYER REALLY SAY? - February 27, 2013 Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for the Year 2014 2013-02-27 L'Osservatore Romano January Universal: That all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples. For Evangelization: That Christians of diverse denominations may walk toward the unity desired by Christ. February Universal: That the Church and society may respect the wisdom and experience of older people. ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wdtprs/DhFa/~3/xir6pVMsJ9c/
Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father Entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for the Year 2014 NEWS.VA - February 26, 2013 ... the support of others. For Evangelization: That young seminarians and religious may have wise and well-formed mentors. December Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace and hope to all people of good will. For Evangelization: That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to their children the precious gift of faith. From the Vatican, 1 February 2013 ...http://www.news.va/en/news/prayer-intentions-of-the-holy-father-entrusted-to
God in Nothing GOD IN ALL THINGS - February 25, 2013 ... understanding and my entire will. Whatsoever I have and hold, You have bestowed upon me as untold gift. To You, O Lord, I return it. I surrender all to be governed wholly according to Your will. Give me Your love and grace. With these alone I shall be rich enough and desire nothing more . This is a prayer of emptying. The pray-er first asks God to empty him or herself so he or she can receive God's love and grace — but then, at the end, is the request for "nothing more", ...http://godinallthings.com/2013/02/25/god-in-nothing/
