Author Archives: danardoyle

About danardoyle

I am a Catholic, working wife and mother. I have three children ages 7, 14 and 21. I am extremely busy, as you can imagine. I aim each and every day to put God first in my life, to teach my children the Faith, to be a supportive spouse, keep the house in order, and do my job outside of the home well, too. That's an impossible task - without Divine intervention! Here, I hope to share my triumphs and struggles with other working moms in the same boat. I will share the tools I have discovered to making it all work - most days!

Food Update

I am lasting much longer than I thought I could with regard to cleaning up our family’s eating.  We’ve been at it for about a month and a half now (I think), and it’s actually becoming a habit.  It has … Continue reading

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Come Holy Spirit!

Mass readings for Sunday, May 19, Feast of Pentecost “I am going to reveal to you the secret of sanctity and happiness. Every day for five minutes control your imagination and close your eyes to the things of sense and … Continue reading

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Got a New Camera:)

My sweet husband surprised me with a new camera today.  I was distraught last weekend when we were celebrating two birthdays, Mother’s Day and a graduation -  I discovered that the camera I love to use much was kaput -  … Continue reading

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Summer Fun Ideas

Just thought I’d post my “brainstorm” of summer fun activities.  Of course, some of the items are specific to the St. Tammany/New Orleans area – but they might give you some ideas for things to do with your own children.  … Continue reading

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One of the Greatest Blessings in my Life

The last few weeks have been filled with anticipation at school – we (students, teachers, parents) were eagerly awaiting the end of middle school for our “graduates” – the end of homework, tests, grading, getting up early – the discipline … Continue reading

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Be Not Afraid

“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” -Venerable John Paul II Did you know that the phrase “be not afraid” is the phrase used most in the bible?  I’ve listed some of my favorite “Be not afraid” … Continue reading

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Absolutely Incredible

If you didn’t read my reflection on the gospel yesterday, do me a favor and read that first.  It’s not long or complicated.  Without that background, you would miss the significance of this post. I just left the adoration chapel … Continue reading

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Reflection on the Readings for Sunday, May 5, 2013

Readings for Sunday, May 5, 2013 Can you guess my favorite verse this week?  “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”  In the gospel, Jesus eludes to His impending Ascension.  Often, when I contemplate the Ascension, I envision … Continue reading

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Just for a smile:)

We moved into our new home on January 8 of this year.  My children have gained space, but have lost their basketball goal, swing set and trampoline.  Today was a gorgeous day, so we gathered the pieces of the trampoline … Continue reading

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My Reflections on the Joyful Mysteries

This morning, I had the supreme pleasure of attending mass with a friend and having breakfast with her in one of my favorite local restaurants, The Broken Egg, just one block off of the lake.  It was so good to … Continue reading

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