As a convert, one of the things I appreciate most about the Catholic Church is the liturgical year. No faith parties like the Catholic church! Of course the feasting is always preceded by fasting. Today is New Year's Day, that is the first day of that liturgical year. The Roman Catholic liturgical year begins with Advent. We prepare for the coming of our Lord. Yes, advent before Christmas. A purple season for prayer, penance and preparation. . As Father Scalia told us today, the more you prepare for His coming, the more you can rejoice when he comes. So, how are you preparing?
In our home we put up our bare Christmas tree, upon which we will hang our Advent calendar items. They tell the story of Christmas one day at a time. We plan to decorate our tree on Christmas Eve before going to the Midnight Mass. We have lit the first candle of our advent wreath. And we have begun the Real Learning Tomie de Paula Advent and Christmas study. I, as a homemaker, have decided to prepare my home as well. I plan to clean one spot of my home thoroughly everyday. So by the time Christ arrives, my home will be ready for company. Some of my new year's resolutions are to read the Scriptures daily and to pray more regularly.
How are you preparing for the coming of our Lord?
Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Immanuel!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
One More Funny
As seen in my li'l town:
Okay. It's silly, but it had me giggling. I hear they're number one in a number two business! Hee-hee...
Okay. It's silly, but it had me giggling. I hear they're number one in a number two business! Hee-hee...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thankful Thursday
1. Tylenol
2. Antibiotics
3. Sleep - one day I'll get some
4. Health - I hope we all resume this soon.
5. Weekends - This one can't come soon enough.
6. Snow in the forecast for tomorrow!
7. Hot Cocoa
8. Baby giggles - breaks up the monotony of sick baby cries.
9. Jane Austen
10. My hubby - He's helping me so much so I can get through this forever sick time.
2. Antibiotics
3. Sleep - one day I'll get some
4. Health - I hope we all resume this soon.
5. Weekends - This one can't come soon enough.
6. Snow in the forecast for tomorrow!
7. Hot Cocoa
8. Baby giggles - breaks up the monotony of sick baby cries.
9. Jane Austen
10. My hubby - He's helping me so much so I can get through this forever sick time.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Swaps
What I made for the Hot Drinks for Hot Mamas Swap
The Really Cute Material
Recycle Swap
What I Made
What I Received
Friday, November 14, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Fulfilled Friday
1. I voted because "I'm glad to be an American where at least I know I'm free..." Well, at least for the next 72 days.
2. I read Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes by Theresa Tapp. It promises many great health benefits in only 15 minutes. I'm convinced, so:
3. I ordered an exercise DVD and have made a commitment to stick with this.
4. I raked all the leaves in the yard. All 13 huge bags worth!
5. I sent my kids over to play with the neighbors. Twice. I'm not social. We haven't many kids in the neighborhood. And I never want to impose on others, but we were outside and he was outside throwing the football to himself, so I sent the kids over to play football with him. Now we always want to see if Tony is home.
2. I read Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes by Theresa Tapp. It promises many great health benefits in only 15 minutes. I'm convinced, so:
3. I ordered an exercise DVD and have made a commitment to stick with this.
4. I raked all the leaves in the yard. All 13 huge bags worth!
5. I sent my kids over to play with the neighbors. Twice. I'm not social. We haven't many kids in the neighborhood. And I never want to impose on others, but we were outside and he was outside throwing the football to himself, so I sent the kids over to play football with him. Now we always want to see if Tony is home.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Thankful Thursday
1. John McCain - His lifetime of service to our country is... more than I can put into words. Thank you, Senator McCain.
2. Sarah Palin - She lives her beliefs. Thank you, Gov. Palin, for enduring the disgusting attacks you have in service of our country.
3. President George Bush - Thank you so much, Mr. President, for keeping us safe the past seven years, for making unpopular, yet necessary decisions, for sticking to your beliefs at the expensive our your approval rating. The history books will do you the honor that today's media will not.
4. Voting - I am thankful that I have a say in my country. I got up four hours before I normally would have to stand in line for 45 minutes to bubble in four bubbles. I stood up for my beliefs and my voice was heard. Little Ol' Me!
5. 4Real Forums - They are a wealth of knowledge on many subjects.
6. Four young, conservative Supreme Court Justices
7. Nov. 5 - The end of the election season.
8. Free money - That is what Obama promised , isn't it?
9. Political humor - Like this, or this.
10. Jan 20, 2012...
2. Sarah Palin - She lives her beliefs. Thank you, Gov. Palin, for enduring the disgusting attacks you have in service of our country.
3. President George Bush - Thank you so much, Mr. President, for keeping us safe the past seven years, for making unpopular, yet necessary decisions, for sticking to your beliefs at the expensive our your approval rating. The history books will do you the honor that today's media will not.
4. Voting - I am thankful that I have a say in my country. I got up four hours before I normally would have to stand in line for 45 minutes to bubble in four bubbles. I stood up for my beliefs and my voice was heard. Little Ol' Me!
5. 4Real Forums - They are a wealth of knowledge on many subjects.
6. Four young, conservative Supreme Court Justices
7. Nov. 5 - The end of the election season.
8. Free money - That is what Obama promised , isn't it?
9. Political humor - Like this, or this.
10. Jan 20, 2012...
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Fulfilled Friday
This week I:
1. Finished my Rosary for my Rosary swap and sent it.
2. Prayed fervently for the elections, found my registration card and identified my election place.
3. Met with my Little Flowers to work on our blankets which we are donating for charity. Adeline finished hers.
4. Got sick and got better.
5. Caught up on my Catechism readings.
What did you accomplish this week?
1. Finished my Rosary for my Rosary swap and sent it.
2. Prayed fervently for the elections, found my registration card and identified my election place.
3. Met with my Little Flowers to work on our blankets which we are donating for charity. Adeline finished hers.
4. Got sick and got better.
5. Caught up on my Catechism readings.
What did you accomplish this week?
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