I was appalled to see a post on Facebook glorifying celebrating Easter without Jesus. What? How is that possible? Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. No bunnies or chocolate treats can take that away. Period. If Easter does not represent the resurrection, then it’s not Easter. Bunnies, jelly beans,Continue reading “Easter Without Jesus?”
Category Archives: Writings
Goodbye, Uncle Chris!
Uncle Chris was the uncle of my ex-husband. Not everyone in the family accepted me right away, whether it was the color of my skin, or my classical music background. Uncle Chris was the exception. He always made me feel welcomed and loved. I learned yesterday that he had passed away. He was a big,Continue reading “Goodbye, Uncle Chris!”
Apparitions – Our Lady of Guadalupe
I was prepared to write about a different apparition of Mary, but then I realized that I really wanted to start with the beginning of apparitions in the Americas. That would be Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico in December of 1531. Juan Diego, a former Aztec, and convertContinue reading “Apparitions – Our Lady of Guadalupe”
Acts of Service
During Lent, especially, some people try to do extra acts of service. One year, the children and I did the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Some modifying had to be done, but it was accomplished and turned out better than I’d hoped. This year we were not specifically trying to practice any of theContinue reading “Acts of Service”
Apparitions: Our Lady of Lourdes – The Immaculate Conception
When I think of the apparitions of the Blessed Mother of Jesus (otherwise known as Our Lady,) Lourdes comes to mind. What on earth is Lourdes? Lourdes is a small town in France where Our Lady appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous as she was out gathering firewood in 1858. She was a sickly shepherd girl.Continue reading “Apparitions: Our Lady of Lourdes – The Immaculate Conception”
Six Word Story #8
Where will this pain lead me?
A New Addition
I have been considering a new addition to my blog. It is something that I’ve been struggling with for a while. First, is it something that would be of interest to my readers? Is it too “Catholic?” Is this where God wants me to go? I have decided to take the leap. As my WordPressContinue reading “A New Addition”
Money Savers – Stretching Plants
I love plants! Flowering plants; green plants; even succulents. They help to purify the air and are aesthetically pleasing. One of my favorites is the African violet. Yes. I know they can be difficult to grow, but they’re so beautiful. I also have a weakness for amaryllis, as you might have guessed from my blogContinue reading “Money Savers – Stretching Plants”
Six Word Story #7
God calls. I answer. Where to?
Too Many Meetings!
Today was a very long day. I started meeting #1 at 1:15 p.m. at the high school for child #3. It went well and she was happy to see me during her school day. It was a good time. Meeting #2 started at 3:30 p.m. and was with child #3’s therapist over a Zoom-type link.Continue reading “Too Many Meetings!”
GF Recipes and Writings 