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Now brethren, we urge you to praise God. That is what we are all telling each other when we say,
Alleluia.
—St Augustine
Linking with the ladies from Suscipio
Moments of Gratitude
:: a sunset rosary walk
:: hearing from my daughter-in law to be, about her pregnancy
:: trying to grasp the privilege of being a grandparent
:: imagining my oldest as a father–a joy I never thought I’d see
:: witnessing so much restoration by the Lord in my life
:: thanking Him every day for saving my life as a young woman–physically and spiritually
:: giving me a chance to live it to the full
Praying
:: for young families
:: babies in danger of abortion today
:: priests and religious
:: the one Holy Catholic Church
:: His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Memorizing
Around the House
I think I’m having a grandmother’s version of ‘the clean nest syndrome’. For the last two weeks I’ve been working on organizing the old schoolroom: closet, books, old papers, hard to part with memories. Somehow, I have to keep the old memories and make room for new ones yet to be made.
I couldn’t get over the fact that the room where my son learned his Bible verses, and math problems…will be the baby’s guest room.
In the Kitchen
My sister had a cleaning bout as well. She sifted through all her small kitchen appliances and gave me a Rice Cooker and Steamer she’s only used once. After a little ‘how to’ internet search, I was amazed what it can do, and now I’m looking to use it for preparing steamed vegetables, tofu, brown rice, polenta, pilafs, chili, soup and bean dishes.
And of course this will involve a new cookbook The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook
Pondering
How important the kitchen is in establishing a home and family and how foreign that is to so many young women I meet.
They say they’ve had role models for their career, but no idea how to guard the family hearth.
Then I share with them how I wasn’t born with that gene either and I had a mom who, at 88, still runs the ravioli show every Christmas.
With prayer…it can be a learned art.
Around the Web
:: Mulieris Dignitatem The Dignity and Vocation of Women,
Pope John Paul II, 1988
Captured
Mary was not only Jesus’ Mother, but also a housewife. Her utensils are earthly and heavenly symbols. The key represents the safety in the house and also the way into heaven. The kettle symbolizes nourishment for the body and soul. The broom represents cleanliness in the home and in our thoughts and deeds.
—via ~ EWTN Religious Catalogue
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February 4th, 2013 at 8:35 pm
Your moments of gratitude…I have read your story…and to think this is where you are now…Thanks be to God.
February 4th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
Congratulations on the new baby Caroline.
God bless you all.
February 4th, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Caroline, your moments of gratitude make me smile! What a lovely idea of a a sunset rosary walk. I wholeheartedly agree about the importance of the kitchen in establishing a home and family. I know in our home that is a focal point for our family.
February 5th, 2013 at 12:44 am
Ann-Marie…It wasn’t always easy for me to understand how important it was.. I had good mentors in my younger years who helped me recognize the way to make it a focal point. A very wise mom told me– that who I was in the kitchen….was who I was…: ) +
February 5th, 2013 at 12:45 am
Victor, A sweet little face …. soon to bless the world.
Blessings to you always +
February 5th, 2013 at 12:46 am
Jenny…It is nothing short of miraculous…in my humble lay opinion. : )
Blessings always +
February 5th, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Oh the beauty of sunset rosary walks. Thank God for simple joys in life. May God shower you with more blessings to be thankful for.
February 5th, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Thank you Erin for that beautiful blessing..And may He do the same for you and your family.
And thanks for stopping by +