Faith
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A quick Rosary
So, we were praying the family Rosary at the end of a busy day. It was late so we decided to only pray one decade. The latest "thing" around here is Rosary apps. I joke that if anyone found my iPhone they'd immediately know I'm Catholic because I have so many Rosary apps. Anyway, between
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Did the bad guys lose?
Little boys have a special way of looking at life that moms and big sisters don't always get right away. An example of this came last week. We had gone to daily Mass at a new church. This, of course, means that my already very talkative little people have that much more to talk about.
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Too short a time
Just over four weeks ago, I found out that I was carrying twins. After a moment's disbelief, I cried tears of joy over this incredible blessing. I really never thought it would happen to us. I texted Court, asking him if he liked the names Huck and Tom, or Mary and Martha, or maybe Lochlain
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First Holy Communion
Saturday we celebrated our fifth First Holy Communion! It was Elizabeth's turn and she was just as thrilled as can be! She has a different personality than Regina who couldn't stop smiling on her big day two years ago. Elizabeth gets the gleam in her eyes and just has that grin showing how excited she
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He is Risen! Alleluia!
Easter is such a blessed time for us as Catholics. We fast and pray throughout Lent in an effort to bring us closer to Jesus. We make sacrifices to atone for the pain our sins have caused Jesus. When they remove the Eucharist from the Church at the end of the Mass of the Lord's
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Published!
Our sweet Regina has had one of her poems published in the parish bulletin. She had given a copy of it to each of our priests and our pastor was so moved by it he asked permission to publish it! I don't think I have ever seen a poem printed in the bulletin, so this
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Sealed with the Spirit
Last weekend, Katherine received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are very proud of her and excited as she enters this new life in Christ. The bishop presided and gave a wonderful homily. He encouraged the children to remember that the Holy Spirit is now their partner, and their source of strength, as they go out
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First Holy Communion
Princess Belle was truly a princess this past Saturday when she received our Lord for the first time. Her joy was contagious. We should all beam like that when we approach the Altar. Here she is with a couple of Monkeys . May God bless these precious children and preserve their beautiful innocence!