O Lord, the helper of the helpless, the hope of those who are past hope, the savior of the tempest-tossed, the harbor of the voyagers, the physician of the sick. You know each soul and our prayer, each home and its need. Become to each one of us what we most dearly desire, receiving us all into your kingdom, making us children of the light. Pour on us your peace
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December 25th, 2011 When our pastor stopped at our pew a few minutes before the start of the Midnight Mass last night and asked, “Would your daughter like to carry Baby Jesus in the procession?” I did not hesitate. “Why yes, she certainly would!” I replied, and then turned to sweet Gabby who was doing her very best to be up to the moment in spite of her tendency toward shyness. I whispered October 31st, 2011 You can read my latest column, about celebrating a Catholic Halloween, at Crisis today: Don’t Trade Halloween for Reformation Sunday And in case you still aren’t convinced, I offer you my annual argument in favor of celebrating Halloween, from a slightly different approach: Captain America costume in size 3T Daniel 2009 October 30th, 2011 [I was browsing through some blog archives today and this bit of family history from 2006 made me smile. Some things never change.] You gotta love these All Saints Day parties. I like to think of them as a healthy reminder that the saints were human beings. Just like us. Just like our children. And that every one of us is called to be a saint too. On our way September 28th, 2011 Here’s my annual getting ready for Oktoberfest post. Even if you aren’t planning a fall party, you might enjoy treating your family to some of these seasonal recipes. Here’s what we’re making and baking these days: Pumpkin Bread Beer Rolls Pretzels Brown Sugar Cut-Outs with Royal Icing decoration Cheddar Cheese Ball Basic Pie Dough (for apple pies) Savory Beef Stew |
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