When I was growing up, my family did not have an Advent wreath, since my grandparents (who raised me) were barely practicing Protestants. I went to the Catholic church, so I saw the Advent wreath there, and learned what Advent was through religious education at my parish. But I don’t think I realized until college … Continue reading »
Posted in November 2009 …
Finally!
I have been listening to Christmas music since Friday morning; I love it! My new favorite album for this Advent is Sarah McLachlan’s Wintersong. She really has such a beautiful voice. Happy Liturgical New Year, and First Sunday of Advent! Do you have your wreath out yet?
Happy (early) Thanksgiving
Hello Friends! As we are having a guest arrive tonight (my grandparents next door neighbor who has been like a mom to me — she knew me before I was born! She met my mom for the first time when she was pregnant with me, how cool is that?) and she will be here for … Continue reading »
Chapel Veil – Part 2 (of 2)
Just when you thought the chapel veil was tired and went to bed, I decided to wake her up. Just kidding, sort of. I wanted to give an update and also respond to some of the wonderful comments that people left about the first chapel veil post. After praying more after that post was written, … Continue reading »
Thanksgving Recipe — Sweet Potatoes
I found this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens November 2009 issue. Prep: 45 minutes Bake: 36 minutes Oven: 350 degrees 4 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. salt 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup whipping cream or half and half 2 tbsp. maple syrup (sugar free please) 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 … Continue reading »
7 Quick-Takes Friday
** 1 ** This weekend is the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at parishes around the country. CCHD gives grants to community based organizations which seek to help the poor help themselves. In recent months, CCHD has come under attack by some people who claim that the grants have, in the past, … Continue reading »
Books Galore!
In the last week or so, I’ve looked around me and realized that I’m under a deluge of books. And I love it! I keep stumbling upon books that look so very delicious to me. Some of them are being re-read in order to work on a blog post, some are new, and blog related, … Continue reading »
100th Post Giveaway!
Hello Friends! I’m very excited to say that this is the 100th post of this little blog. I know that it’s God’s grace that I have been able to string two interesting sentences together, let alone write 100 posts! It’s always been my goal in having this blog to write about my Catholic faith, which … Continue reading »
Epic is right…
I LOVE this short video from Catholics Come Home, which is titled Epic. The first time I saw it, it gave me goosebumps and I teared up a little bit. Check it out! Whenever I count my blessings, which to be honest is not often enough, my Catholic faith is always at the top … Continue reading »
To Veil or Not to Veil…
Chapel veil, that is. For the past year and a half or so, I have been having an internal discussion with God. It revolves around the wearing of the mantilla, or chapel veil. In a bout of pious-ness two summers ago, I bought one, very similar to the one pictured above. Since that time, I’ve … Continue reading »
