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Pearl of Great Price Quote
“The very essence of our life is one of sacrifice and mortification because we are mothers, and family life is often Lenten in its very existence.” -Annie Muller 0
A Mother’s Lent: Three Steps to Serving Like Christ
As part of my Lenten journey, I’ve been delving deeper into the daily Mass readings. Today’s Gospel reading from Matthew states, “The Son of Man did not come to be…
Meeting Jesus in the Bathtub
I sat in the bathtub today—the water hot, but not as hot as my temper. I lost my cool, and my children were at the receiving end of my tirade….
Quote of the Week
“The Lord measures out perfection neither by the multitude nor the magnitude of our deeds, but by the manner in which we perform them.” —St. John of the Cross +3
Listen to Him
It was during one of those really hard days—one of those days in which the entire family struggled with crankiness and dealing with even the smallest of daily tasks—that I…
Nutrient Rich Banana Bread – Recipe
Just in time for Lent, I doctored up my favorite banana bread recipe. Wheat germ is a good source of magnesium, folate, potassium, phosphorus, thiamin, zinc, and vitamin E. Flaxseed…
Pearl of Great Price Quote
“Obedience to the will of God is often just accepting the situations in which I find myself and seeking to serve in my unique role.” —Kate Lesnefsky, MIHC Blog Contributor…
The Angelus
The Angelus has always been a favorite prayer of mine. As a first and second grader, I was intrigued by the third grade teacher, Mrs. Martin, who, every day at…
When Lent Chooses You
I’ve etched a cross on my right wrist—thin sharpie dragged across my veins. Lifeblood to my body, hope to my soul. I don’t need the cross there to remember. Heaven…
Quote of the Week
“Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves . . . What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between…
With the Wild Beasts
“He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” Mark’s account of the temptation in the desert caught me off guard when I first read it. I’ve gotten…
A Sweet Friendship Refreshes the Soul
This week, I had the privilege of going out with some dear friends to celebrate a couple of birthdays in our group. When I am with these women, I am…
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