Prayer to the Holy Family O most loving Jesus, Who by Thy sublime and beautiful virtues of humility, obedience, poverty, modesty, charity, patience and gentleness, and by the example of Thy domestic life, didst bless with peace and happiness the family Thou didst choose on earth, in Thy clemency look down upon this household, humbly prostrate before Thee and imploring Thy mercy. Remember that this family belongs to Thee;

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Tulle twirls. Satin spins. Dolly dances.

That’s right. Snails. Kateri’s sluggish little friends all mysteriously awoke from their winter sleep on Christmas Eve to charm us with their telescoping eyes. It’s not gross, I told myself. It’s a Christmas miracle.

I am coming up for air here just long enough to announce the winners of this year’s Christmas gift guessing contests:

In the first contest, the winner is Elizabeth who left no email address. Dan did indeed buy me the Vintage Rooster apron. It’s my first apron ever, but I’ve been wanting one and I love it. Many of you guessed correctly, but Elizabeth was the first, so if you

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