Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
My Baby Joshy turns 18 today!!!
My Dearest Joshua,
Happy 18th birthday!!! We are so proud of you and the sacrifices you are making to seek the will of God. We miss you so much and can't wait to see you in nine days!!! (hey, whose counting?)
Your 16 year old brother wants to remind you that you can date now that you are 18...Dad says ok on the tattoo and buying cigarettes...I on the other hand say keep on praying for your momma!!!
Even thou you cried for the first two years of your life...you turned out to be a wonderful son and brother!!!
We know God has great plans for you and know we are praying for you!!!
Please lift up a prayer for my son as he discerns his vocation and seeks the wisdom from above!!!
Say it with me: "I LOVE YOU FOREVER, I LIKE YOU FOR ALWAYS, AS LONG AS I'M LIVING MY JOSHY YOU'LL BE!!!"
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Our Easter Celebration...
Our Holy Week went a little like this...We added a bit of this and that...Holy Thursday was more amazing than I ever dreamed!!!
Two of my teenagers in the Youth Group Stations...a weeping woman and a soldier...We did our eggs Friday after naps and before dinner, each year the kids get more into it!!! This year some left their eggs to soak up the dye (can't be good for you!!!) till Sat morning!!!
A "new" neighbor called and offered me some baskets she had...I said sure (because I try to never say no to generosity!!!)...and the thought of trying to find all the baskets in the house and attic wasn't my favorite thing. Little did I know that they were stuffed to the max!!! What kindness and attention to detail!!! She had each kids name and age on a card and I didn't need to do a thing. The kids were so surprised to see all the goodies in the basket...I never do a big thing...usually just candy, eggs, and maybe a little toy. It was so thoughtful.
The donated baskets...Holy Saturday: We did go to the Knights, which is always a fun time (especially since it was a rainy day) and the kids had a blast with friends and "our pretend" cousins...(my brother in Love's family). Sat night we did have company, my daughter's boyfriends family. The food was great and it was a nice relaxing time...till, I gave the little guys a bath and my baby E fell in the tub and practically needed stitches...thank God for neighbors who had liquid bandage!!! That ended our nice evening with a bang!!!
My daughter and her boyfriend...
THE EYE!!!
Easter Sunday went great. We went to 8am mass with my mother in love and headed to see my family for breakfast, egg hunt and left after lunch...then off to my hubby's family about an hour away for another egg hunt and dinner. Then hung out there till late. We also switched some kids... my sister in love took my 14 year old to Florida with her 14 year old, and I got her 7,3,and one year old sons!!! What an unfair trade!!! She took a helper/sitter and I got the little guys!!! They are actually being great and I will get her back in May when she gets four of mine!!!
So we are enjoying a house full of little boys this week with lots of legos, starwars, outside time, and Wii.
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
My daughter and her boyfriend...
THE EYE!!!
Easter Sunday went great. We went to 8am mass with my mother in love and headed to see my family for breakfast, egg hunt and left after lunch...then off to my hubby's family about an hour away for another egg hunt and dinner. Then hung out there till late. We also switched some kids... my sister in love took my 14 year old to Florida with her 14 year old, and I got her 7,3,and one year old sons!!! What an unfair trade!!! She took a helper/sitter and I got the little guys!!! They are actually being great and I will get her back in May when she gets four of mine!!!
So we are enjoying a house full of little boys this week with lots of legos, starwars, outside time, and Wii.
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
Monday, April 13, 2009
A new tradition???
I have never heard of the Stations of Light till tonight...when I was reading this...maybe we will give them a try.
Via Lucis
1. Jesus Rises From the Dead (Matthew 28:1-7)
2. The Disciples Find the Tomb Empty (John 20:1-9)
3. The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
4. The Risen Lord Appears to Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-27)
5. The Risen Lord Is Recognized at the Breaking of Bread (Luke 24:28-35)
6. The Risen Lord Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:36-43)
7. The Lord Gives the Power to Forgive Sins (John 20:19-23)
8. The Lord Confirms the Faith of Thomas (John 20:24-29)
9. The Risen Lord Meets His Disciples on the Shore of Lake Tiberias (John 21:1-13)
10. The Risen Lord Confers the Primacy on Peter (John 21:15-17)
11. The Risen Lord Entrusts to His Disciples the Mission to the World (Matthew 28:16-20)
12. The Risen Lord Ascends to the Father (Acts 1:6-11)
13. Waiting for the Holy Spirit With Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Acts 1:12-14)
14. The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit Promised to the Disciples (Acts 2:1-13)
Via Lucis
1. Jesus Rises From the Dead (Matthew 28:1-7)
2. The Disciples Find the Tomb Empty (John 20:1-9)
3. The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
4. The Risen Lord Appears to Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-27)
5. The Risen Lord Is Recognized at the Breaking of Bread (Luke 24:28-35)
6. The Risen Lord Appears to His Disciples (Luke 24:36-43)
7. The Lord Gives the Power to Forgive Sins (John 20:19-23)
8. The Lord Confirms the Faith of Thomas (John 20:24-29)
9. The Risen Lord Meets His Disciples on the Shore of Lake Tiberias (John 21:1-13)
10. The Risen Lord Confers the Primacy on Peter (John 21:15-17)
11. The Risen Lord Entrusts to His Disciples the Mission to the World (Matthew 28:16-20)
12. The Risen Lord Ascends to the Father (Acts 1:6-11)
13. Waiting for the Holy Spirit With Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Acts 1:12-14)
14. The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit Promised to the Disciples (Acts 2:1-13)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
WOW!!! What a night...
HOLY THURSDAY has to be my favorite mass of the year!!! This year it was the best ever!!! My 16 year old was on the high mass team on the alter, my 11 year old was dressed with his fellow alter servers in front, and best of all was my 9 year old who became an alter boy tonight with 12 others!!! Making our Parish now have 98 alter boys!!! Ages 4Th grade to college!!! I was a crying mess!!!
Then to watch our pastor wash the feet of 12 of the alter boys...as he kissed their feet, I was in shock...it was amazing!!!
Thank you dear Jesus for this evening and for my parish, as well as my wonderful husband and family!!!
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
Then to watch our pastor wash the feet of 12 of the alter boys...as he kissed their feet, I was in shock...it was amazing!!!
Thank you dear Jesus for this evening and for my parish, as well as my wonderful husband and family!!!
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
Holy Thursday...
Gospel
Jn 13:1-15
Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come
to pass from this world to the Father.
He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end.
The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over.
So, during supper,
fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power
and that he had come from God and was returning to God,
he rose from supper and took off his outer garments.
He took a towel and tied it around his waist.
Then he poured water into a basin
and began to wash the disciples feet
and dry them with the towel around his waist.
He came to Simon Peter, who said to him,
"Master, are you going to wash my feet?"
Jesus answered and said to him,
"What I am doing, you do not understand now,
but you will understand later."
Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet."
Jesus answered him,
"Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me."
Simon Peter said to him,
"Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well."
Jesus said to him,
"Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed,
for he is clean all over;
so you are clean, but not all."
For he knew who would betray him;
for this reason, he said, "Not all of you are clean."
So when he had washed their feet
and put his garments back on and reclined at table again,
he said to them, "Do you realize what I have done for you?
You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am.
If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet,
you ought to wash one another's feet.
I have given you a model to follow,
so that as I have done for you, you should also do."
Lord help me learn from your example to serve others. Help this Triduum be the best ever...bringing me closer to you!!!
I am so much like St. Peter...loyal, proud, first to speak...Help me be like ST.JOHN-full of pure love, not self seeking, and compassionate!!!
Thank you for my parish and for my son to have the opportunity to become an alter server tonight. Help him to grow too in his love for you and service to others!!!
Tomorrow we begin the Holy Triduum, the heart of the entire liturgical year: a time when we immerse ourselves in the central events of our Redemption. The Chrism Mass serves as a prelude to these three days, as priests renew their promises to the Bishop, who then blesses the holy oils and consecrates the chrism signifying the gift of the Holy Spirit. At the Mass of the Lord's Supper, we recall the institution of the Eucharist, the supreme sign of Christ's love for us. As we venerate his Cross on Good Friday, we contemplate the full meaning of his words: "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many" (Mk 14:24). Holy Saturday finds us waiting in silent hope for the Easter Vigil, when every church will break forth in a song of joy at the Lord's Resurrection. The celebration of the Paschal mystery recalls the depth of Christ's love: he did not wish to exercise his divinity as an exclusive possession, a means of domination, or a sign of distance between him and us. Rather, "he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant" (Phil 2:7) by sharing fully in our human condition, even to the point of death: not a death imposed by blind chance or fate, but one freely chosen in obedience to the Father's will for the salvation for all. May our fervent celebration of the Triduum draw us ever more deeply into Christ's Paschal mystery!
To read more from Our Holy Father try this...
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
Jn 13:1-15
Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come
to pass from this world to the Father.
He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end.
The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over.
So, during supper,
fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power
and that he had come from God and was returning to God,
he rose from supper and took off his outer garments.
He took a towel and tied it around his waist.
Then he poured water into a basin
and began to wash the disciples feet
and dry them with the towel around his waist.
He came to Simon Peter, who said to him,
"Master, are you going to wash my feet?"
Jesus answered and said to him,
"What I am doing, you do not understand now,
but you will understand later."
Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet."
Jesus answered him,
"Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me."
Simon Peter said to him,
"Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well."
Jesus said to him,
"Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed,
for he is clean all over;
so you are clean, but not all."
For he knew who would betray him;
for this reason, he said, "Not all of you are clean."
So when he had washed their feet
and put his garments back on and reclined at table again,
he said to them, "Do you realize what I have done for you?
You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am.
If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet,
you ought to wash one another's feet.
I have given you a model to follow,
so that as I have done for you, you should also do."
Lord help me learn from your example to serve others. Help this Triduum be the best ever...bringing me closer to you!!!
I am so much like St. Peter...loyal, proud, first to speak...Help me be like ST.JOHN-full of pure love, not self seeking, and compassionate!!!
Thank you for my parish and for my son to have the opportunity to become an alter server tonight. Help him to grow too in his love for you and service to others!!!
When I talked to the Pope yesterday he said this,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,Tomorrow we begin the Holy Triduum, the heart of the entire liturgical year: a time when we immerse ourselves in the central events of our Redemption. The Chrism Mass serves as a prelude to these three days, as priests renew their promises to the Bishop, who then blesses the holy oils and consecrates the chrism signifying the gift of the Holy Spirit. At the Mass of the Lord's Supper, we recall the institution of the Eucharist, the supreme sign of Christ's love for us. As we venerate his Cross on Good Friday, we contemplate the full meaning of his words: "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many" (Mk 14:24). Holy Saturday finds us waiting in silent hope for the Easter Vigil, when every church will break forth in a song of joy at the Lord's Resurrection. The celebration of the Paschal mystery recalls the depth of Christ's love: he did not wish to exercise his divinity as an exclusive possession, a means of domination, or a sign of distance between him and us. Rather, "he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant" (Phil 2:7) by sharing fully in our human condition, even to the point of death: not a death imposed by blind chance or fate, but one freely chosen in obedience to the Father's will for the salvation for all. May our fervent celebration of the Triduum draw us ever more deeply into Christ's Paschal mystery!
To read more from Our Holy Father try this...
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR CHILDREN:
Thought I would share some resorces I have found:
http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/child/stations/
To copy: http://www.catholicmom.com/stations_kids.htm
http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DCC/20040101/FRIDGE/program_stations.htm
To buy: http://search.catholiccompany.com/catholic/Stations%20Of%20The%20Cross%20For%20Children
Beautiful color pictures: http://www.catholictradition.org/Children/stations.htm
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/child/stations/
To copy: http://www.catholicmom.com/stations_kids.htm
http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DCC/20040101/FRIDGE/program_stations.htm
To buy: http://search.catholiccompany.com/catholic/Stations%20Of%20The%20Cross%20For%20Children
Beautiful color pictures: http://www.catholictradition.org/Children/stations.htm
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+
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