Category Archives: Faith & Children

Our Children

Their Lives are a Gift

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

A friend of mine who loaned us all of the cool Cinco de Mayo decorations asked me to post a few pictures of the festivities at our house last weekend.  My two oldest “babies” just turned 14 and 21 respectively, … Continue reading →

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Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, AL

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

  I hope you enjoy these pictures of (Mother Angelica’s) Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama.  I did not take the pictures of the interior of the church, as picture taking in the church is not permitted.  … Continue reading →

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Easter Fun with Kids

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

#1 Resurrection RollsYou’ll need crescent rolls, large marshmallows and cinnamon sugar. Stretch out the dough triangles slightly. Roll the marshmallow up starting with the tall end of the triangle. Fold the sides over like you are diapering a baby.   … Continue reading →

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It’s Paramount!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

“However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children and to … Continue reading →

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JPII’s Theology of the Body II

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

What I learned from lesson 2: God did not want for things to be “this way” – warped and distorted.  When He created Adam and Eve, He intended for their love to be a beautiful reflection of the love of … Continue reading →

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Something Really Cool for Teens

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Last night, I awakened multiple times with a horrible, hacking cough.  During one of my bouts, around midnight, the television was still playing and was on EWTN.  Between programs, a neat very short program was shown.  It was called a … Continue reading →

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Two Topics to Discuss with Your Teen Daughters

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Here are two articles that could be excellent springboards for discussion with your teens – particularly teen girls.  The first is about a model who stopped modeling lingerie for Victoria Secret because it didn’t “mesh with her Christian values.”  The … Continue reading →

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Counting my Blessings

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

As I sit here, getting ready to say my prayers and turn in for the night, I’m glancing down at the little fellow asleep on a pallet on the floor beside the bed.  Immediately, my eyes are drawn to the … Continue reading →

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Please Check This Out!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

I taught myself to use “i movie” over the weekend.  I’m pretty proud of my first project!

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Feast of St. John Bosco, Patron of Youth, Jan. 31st

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I found another great short video that would be awesome to introduce kids to St. John Bosco.  The four minute cartoon also highlights Mary, Mother of Jesus and St. Paul & his conversion.  Very cool!  Happy feast day, kids!  

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