Tag Archives: Catholic

Jesus Said This Would Happen

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Valarie

I really struggled with whether or not to give any publicity to the whole “Judgment Day” thing that’s been going on for the past week or so, but finally decided that I should. First, since these “prophets” always claim they … Continue reading →

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Quote For Today

Posted on 23 March 2011 by Valarie

Everyone knows that I love quotes! Well, here is one that I think is exceptional, and it is from Archibishop of New York, Timothy Dolan. When interviewed by 60 Minutes, and asked about the Catholic Church’s refusal to ordain women … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Child

Posted on 24 October 2010 by Valarie

Abby got to attend her very first Masquerade Ball on Friday night, hosted by the Christian Choral Society of Austin.  She is not a member, but our homeschool group was invited. She had been working on a costume for All … Continue reading →

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Counting Our Blessings

Posted on 11 October 2010 by Valarie

I cannot believe that we have been living in Texas for almost two full months!  I am happy to report that, all things considered, we are doing very well, and are very happy in our new home. Which is not … Continue reading →

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Obamination at Notre Dame

Posted on 30 March 2009 by Valarie

“A person is a person, no matter how small.” ~Dr. Seuss~ There is nothing in this world that can make me believe it is okay to kill a baby, even if said baby hasn’t been born yet.  I am a … Continue reading →

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I’m Still Here

Posted on 28 March 2009 by Valarie

Yes, in more ways than one, I am still here!  I still have a blog, even though I’ve not updated it in a couple of weeks.  Things have been really busy since we got back from Texas.  Alex started right … Continue reading →

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Remember, man. . .

Posted on 25 February 2009 by Valarie

“Remember, man, you are dust and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) It is difficult for many people to understand why Catholics wear ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday.  After all, Jesus died on the cross and rose … Continue reading →

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Vote Your Conscience

Posted on 16 September 2008 by Valarie

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Thoughts on Liturgy

Posted on 4 June 2008 by Valarie

“The beginning of the Gospel stands for the whole; uttering it, one is as it were sending out the breath of the Holy Spirit to engage the four winds, pervading them and turning them to good. The world is thus … Continue reading →

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Blogging For Benedict

Posted on 16 April 2008 by Valarie

I really do like WordPress, and apparently, I’m not alone. The USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) has a blog covering Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic journey to the United States. How cool is that?? Lots of helpful info there, … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Offering

Posted on 21 March 2008 by Valarie

What can I give You? You bought my life and soul With your raw and tattered flesh That dripped blood Into my chalice For my communion. You paid in hideous gaping wounds For my peace of mind. With Your silent … Continue reading →

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Chrism Mass

Posted on 18 March 2008 by Valarie

Alex and I drove over to Charlotte this morning for the Chrism Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral officiated by Bishop Peter Jugis. Priests from all over the diocese were there, to renew their vocations, along with all of the Seminarians … Continue reading →

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Colored Eggs

Posted on 18 March 2008 by Valarie

I confess to having a very deep-seated disdain for easter egg hunts. When I was a child, my parents took me to an easter egg hunt at our local country club. My mother made a beautiful blue egg, just for … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick

Posted on 17 March 2008 by Valarie

Most of us would never even consider helping someone who had been mean to us.  We would probably never want to see or speak to them again, let alone go live with them!  Yet that is exactly what St. Patrick … Continue reading →

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Mercy and Forgiveness

Posted on 5 March 2008 by Valarie

Lent is a season of great reflection for me. In fact, Lent is my favorite of all the Liturgical seasons.  I think it is because the daily readings and meditations put me so much more in touch with not just … Continue reading →

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