So in our home we have 3 rules: 1. Love God2. Love People3. No Whining But since we want to properly catechize our children, Mr. Red is teaching the elder two, and more particularly Gianna, the 10 commandments. Sunday night, as I sat listening to their lesson, I overheard this: Mr. Red–“What is the 3rd commandment?”Gianna–“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in, um, in…incarnation.” And that is why I’m sticking with the three rules above. Read more

“If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” ~John 15: 10-12 Yesterday’s Gospel is a common passage from Scripture, one that most of us have heard hundreds of times over... Read more

As we walked in the door from swim team practice this afternoon,  5 year-old Christopher went straight to the bathroom, hung up his bathing suit, and hopped into the bathtub, just as I had asked him to. He was very helpful in the tub, washing himself off with soap and even helping to get the shampoo out of his little sister’s hair. After bath time, Christopher dried himself off and went into his bedroom, and without even asking he put... Read more

There is an interesting discussion going on that you may have caught wind of… Christopher West has done wonderful, God-ordained work in “translating” John Paul IIs Theology of the Body to make it more understandable for the less… theologically-inclined… among us. The Theology of the Body truly has been one of the Holy Spirit’s greatest gifts to Christians in this age, presenting an integrated vision of the human person–body, soul, and spirit–and showing how the physical human body has a... Read more

You all need to celebrate with me today because it is a momentous day in my life.Today I have officially TURNED DOWN a leadership position in a mothers organization in which I participate. It was so hard. But it was so necessary. Saying “No” to commitments and tasks is not easy for a lot of folks, especially for this gal. I am a people-pleaser by nature and hate letting others down. Most of the time, I am generally interested in... Read more

I always love to cook fresh from the seasons best ingredients. In our area, asparagus is in season, and absolutely delicious. Here is a great, somewhat fancy looking, and easy recipe that I made for dinner guests this weekend. It can be served hot or cold. Asparagus and Mushroom Salad 1 bunch asparagusone pint mushrooms (I use baby portobello)1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, crushed3 tablespoons extra virgin olive... Read more

Since it is May, I was wondering, do you have a family rosary routine? We grew up praying the rosary as a family any time someone was sick or dying, which, with both grandmothers coming from large families, was often in my childhood. The women in our family prayed private rosaries before bed, we saw grandma kneeling but were not forced to join in. I have heard of many who pray a regular family rosary, though, and I would love... Read more

Enjoy this touching read. It is mostly about the parallels between breast-feeding a baby and Jesus’ life in ministry, but I think its message can be extended beyond just breast-feeding to motherhood in general. Read more