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Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family - a domestic church. ~Pope John Paul II
Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Mt.18:3
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. Ovid
Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil. C.S. Lewis
where seeds are planted, roots take hold, friends and family gather, and stories are told
"It is a poverty that a child must die so that you may live as you wish."~Mother Teresa
Today's Readings
On This Day
Mend a quarrel.
Search out a forgotten friend.
Dismiss a suspicion with trust.
Write a letter to someone who misses you.
Encourage a youth who has lost faith.
Keep a promise.
Forget an old grudge.
Examine your demands on others and vow to reduce them.
Fight for a principle.
Express your gratitude.
Overcome an old fear.
Take two minutes to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Tell someone who love him.
Tell him again.
And again.
And again.
Search out a forgotten friend.
Dismiss a suspicion with trust.
Write a letter to someone who misses you.
Encourage a youth who has lost faith.
Keep a promise.
Forget an old grudge.
Examine your demands on others and vow to reduce them.
Fight for a principle.
Express your gratitude.
Overcome an old fear.
Take two minutes to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Tell someone who love him.
Tell him again.
And again.
And again.
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Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family - a domestic church. ~Pope John Paul II
Faith
Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Mt.18:3
Maddy's and Pita's Hope Chest
Relaxation
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. Ovid
Education
Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil. C.S. Lewis
Our Christmas Book Basket
Our Thanksgiving/Fall Book Basket
Keeping Perspective and Rejoicing in the Little Things
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I’d finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less, and know to care more.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.
I’d stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I’d do more hugging and less tugging.
I’d build self-esteem first, and the new house later.
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I’d teach less about the love of power, and more about the power of love.
Openness
Oh, the comfort —
the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person —
having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words,
but pouring them all right out,
just as they are,
chaff and grain together;
certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them,
keep what is worth keeping,
and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.
~Dinah Craik
the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person —
having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words,
but pouring them all right out,
just as they are,
chaff and grain together;
certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them,
keep what is worth keeping,
and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.
~Dinah Craik
We Pray For
- all children
- an increase in respect for the dignity of every human person
- all that we have received
- an increase in faith, humility, and love
- the souls of all the departed, those in our families, among our friends
- fathers throughout the world
- Gram Dolan's soul, especially on her death anniversary: May 15
- the unemployed and homeless
- an openness to life and its protection at every moment of its existence
- dating, engaged, married couples
- mothers around the world
- those suffering physical and spiritual anguish
- troubled relationships
- women enduring difficult pregnancies
Good reading to inspire your love for God through the littlest moments in our day
I Read C Jane
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Worthy Reads
When There Is Some Quiet Time
I pick up a book. The moments I have to browse a book as Maddy or Pita naps, or our newest beautiful girl nurses, or she rests in my arms, are much-enjoyed. However, my stack of "finished" books looks like a hill compared to Caleb's Himalayan mound. To read through a chapter during lulls (that are purposely made) is an accomplishment. Chapter-by-chapter, they all add up, and they are: The Five Love Languages, Woman Power, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage, The Attachment Parenting Book, Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood, Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective?, Mother Teresa: In My Own Words, A Charlotte Mason Education, The Four Loves, Full of Grace,
Birth Order Blues, Audrey, St. Therese of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul, A Year With The Saints
Birth Order Blues, Audrey, St. Therese of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul, A Year With The Saints
Caleb's Recent Reading
November 2007
Here are some recent notables reads. (I need to do better about updating my list: too many titles fall through the memory cracks.) In no particular order:
- The Death of the Grown-Up - The End of Education - Technopoly - Building a Bridge to the 18th Century - Playing for Pizza - Truth and Tolerance - Dark Materials (a nice commentary)
May 2007
After 4 years of graduate school, reading can lose its luster. Over Easter break, I picked up a couple books from the library only to remember that reading can be thrilling! Since then, I have become addicted. Here are some of my recent reads:
- Strong Father, Strong Daughers: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know - Fear Nothing - Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of New China - Brother Odd - Mirrors of the Unseen - Door to December - The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism - Dawn of Empire
Here are some recent notables reads. (I need to do better about updating my list: too many titles fall through the memory cracks.) In no particular order:
- The Death of the Grown-Up - The End of Education - Technopoly - Building a Bridge to the 18th Century - Playing for Pizza - Truth and Tolerance - Dark Materials (a nice commentary)
May 2007
After 4 years of graduate school, reading can lose its luster. Over Easter break, I picked up a couple books from the library only to remember that reading can be thrilling! Since then, I have become addicted. Here are some of my recent reads:
- Strong Father, Strong Daughers: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know - Fear Nothing - Chinese Lessons: Five Classmates and the Story of New China - Brother Odd - Mirrors of the Unseen - Door to December - The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism - Dawn of Empire
9 comments:
Very scary.
well, I am definetly not an "expert" on any of this or very good at putting my thoughts into words...but first I have to say "strike one" for my homeland. I don't think Belgium is making it's point very well by enforcing prison sentences and taking away parents rights to decide what is best for their children. But, I do totally sympathize and understand Belgium's concerns since polio is a disease that wiped out a lot of people and since the vaccination was created has pretty much disappeared. However, there are still cases of it and with international travel and immigrants in this country, makes me a little worried, although I think the percentage of people getting the vaccine does protect a lot of the others who don't like the article mentioned. I feel that there are some vaccines which are very important and some that aren't as much, like HPV. I am however, totally in agreement for the scientists to continue researching, improving and cleaning up the vaccines...whish a lot of people spend their medical career doing. I think it is interesting that the Poling interview on Larry king stated that even though they think the vaccines their child got might have caused or "triggered" her autism that they are both "PRO" vaccine. For interesting info on that case, go here: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/03/07/lkl.autism.vaccine.long.cnn
Anyways...interesting debates out there...
The polio epidemic was on its way out in the 1940s before vaccines came into being. After the vaccine, polio cases increased. Here are some interesting notes about vaccines.
http://www.kidchiropractic.com/index.php?file=vaccines.htm
I agree it's very scary. The government, nor anyone else, has no business telling me what I can or can not do as a parent. I am open to advice and suggestions, but only I am the parent that God chose for this child. I believe too firmly in the instincts He gave us to ignore them.
I have also heard that many of the diseases claimed to be wiped out by vaccines were, in fact, diminishing before the actual vaccines came into play. Funny how the medical field strives to make us believe otherwise.
well, I am in total agreement for respecting every parent's right to decide what is best for their children. I also though think that the media likes to put a spin on things and totally buys into the scare tactic sometimes, as well as a lot of sites on the internet. I think it is important to research in depth where the information is coming from, the statistics being used, the studies, the sources etc. I looked into that kidchiropractic place and it is a very sketchy LA establishment that doesn't give a lot of credit to their sources and statements like make. They also are primarily trying to support and encourage chiropractic care to boost immune systems instead of vaccines. With that said, I think there is a lot of controversy over this issue and everyone is trying to assimilate the information and make the best decisions based on that. I do put trust into a lot (not all) of our healthcare and medical society provided you choose good doctors etc. Anyways, here was an interesting series of statistics and articles from the public health department: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/immunization/newsstories.htm
Here's a good and reputable website about vaccines:
www.avn.org.au
In the past few years I have realized the natural way of living is always the best--for example not putting unnecessary drugs into one's body, vaccines which contain lethal ingredients, processed food, preservatives, additives..the list goes on. Research (and much reading)into these subjects is vital and one must always keep searching and be open. These days I am the one who is telling the doctors what's wrong with my kids because they have no clue and they are the "good" doctors. My faith in doctors isn't great b/c of all the mistakes they have made with my children especially. They are human and do not know everything. Also, doctors and the government never tell you how much money they receive as a kickback for pushing the vaccines. It's all about money in the end. No matter what one's views are on this subjct, our rights as parents should never be taken away. Thanks for the article, Mesh.
last comment becuase obviously it is a controversial and debatable matter where people are going to agree to disagree...I gues I don't think vaccines are "unnecessary" and if you want to look at horrible ingredients, all we have to do today is even look at our drinking water. Here in America, it is so bad right now with all kinds of hormones and drugs that aren't able to get filtered out. I also guess I have been lucky with great well respected and knowledgeable doctors who know their field very well and are very thorough and cautious in their medical care. I do think parents should always be an "expert" though when it ocmes to their children and voice their concerns and have the final say. I just wonder then too where people are going to draw the line....if you look at the medicines and treatments for cancers and illnesses, they also contain things that you would not "want" in your body...but they end up curing the cancer and ailment. Where do you draw the anto-medicine line? I also believe everything in this commercial world is backed by money, that is how things operate and vaccinations and the sale/use of them is only one part of it. It is also very interesting that if you do research on autism, that 90% of children in the autism spectrum are male and no gene or Y chromosome has been linked to deficient response or direct dysfunction vis a vis any of the preservative agents in vaccinations. But so goes on the research and debates....
I agree with Erin that each family has to make its own decision and have that decision (based on research and prayer) respected. There are good arguments for both and while I have not educated myself as I should, I do think that we all can offer each other information and then leave it at that.
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