March 31st, 2009

Why yes, my brother is an amazing genius

And he and Fr. Thomas Berg did co-author a wonderful article about religious liberty and the recent attacks on the Catholic Church in Connecticut which has been published at National Review Online.

Thank you for noticing.

March 31st, 2009

Gratitude Overheard

Gabby: Man! I am so glad I didn’t give up mustard for Lent.

March 29th, 2009

We’re All Works in Progress

This morning, I got up early and attended Mass by myself. As much as I like going to Mass en masse, I also like to go alone now and then — a distraction-free 60 minutes with Jesus can be a very good thing for a mom.

When I told Dan I would be going to a parish that is 30 minutes away, he said, “Are you sure you wouldn’t rather

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March 28th, 2009

Celiac Disease and First Communion?

UPDATE: Annamarie now has enough sources — thanks for your input!

Does your child — or a child you know — have Celiac Disease and is celebrating his or her First Communion this season? Annamarie Adkins, a correspondent for the National Catholic Register, is writing a story on Celiac Disease and Catholics, and would like to speak with you. Please email me if you’re interested in helping out.

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March 26th, 2009

Brilliant!

Check out this bit of British intelligence from MEP Daniel Hannan. Straight talk, with a British accent — Jolly well done!

HT: Creative Minority Report

March 26th, 2009

Inequality

The big girls are going away for the weekend.

As big girls do, they are taking their responsibilities seriously, packing, and preparing the house in advance for their absence.

Kateri, for example, has a younger brother lined up to take over daily care of the chickens. She’s paying him in cash and use of her iPod.

I watch the dealings and wonder …

How long till she questions why

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March 26th, 2009

What did you get right this week?

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March 22nd, 2009

Rites of Spring

After dark stick ball in the still-snow-covered field: