The Advent Wreath

FROM CHAPTER 47 OF THE BOOK OF BLESSINGS 1509. The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. The blessing may be celebrated during Mass, a celebration of the Word of God, or Evening Prayer. 1510. Customarily the Advent...

More cold feet

Little Miss M is attending a spa slumber party this evening and the invitation said to bring her slippers. Since she didn’t have any that fit I whipped these up for her this afternoon. They are of the same fabric as Tiny Miss M’s recent  slippers (flannel inside and out with soft leather soles), but a different pattern.    These are from Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion Sole-ful Slippers...

Thanksgiving Day Proclamation

WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the...

Liturgical Wheel update

I fixed a few mistakes on the liturgical calendar wheel so you may want to go back and download it again. I also made an alternative one that has all the feast days and memorials marked (except for optional ones). I used the online Catholic calendar as my guide so I cannot guarantee its accuracy —though in my experience that calendar is usually quite accurate. I’ve  only uploaded one large size so...

Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ Nov.24, 2008

For Today . . . Outside my window. . . it’s cold!  There’s still snow on the ground from several days ago.  Not enough to play in, just enough to be annoying.  At 26 degrees this morning it feels more like February than November. I am thinking. . . about how fortunate and blessed we are.  Life isn’t easy but it surely is sweet. I am thankful for. . . an uneventful weekend.  No sick children,...

Just in time for Advent

Advent begins next Sunday (yes, already —I know)  and the purl bee is offering this lovely Advent calendar tutorial. Theirs is embroidered but you really could do this several different ways.  It’s a cute idea — very straightforward and highly adaptable to whatever other ideas you can come up with. Check it out at:...

7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 1)

I’m jumping on the 7 Quick Takes Friday that Jennifer over at Conversion Diary has started.  I’m pretty sure my sisters will like it.  You know, the ones that never call or visit but regularly read my blog.   Love ya! — 1 — Snow.  We have snow this morning and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet.  The children are excited but my 16 yr. old son Kevin said “it’s too early for...

Diabetes –how you live

As part of my ongoing effort to educate my friends and family about type 1 diabetes I am offering yet another installment. How exactly do you live with this disease? For my children life means a diet that is monitored and 4 shots of insulin a day plus 8 – 10 finger sticks for blood glucose checks. By a monitored diet I mean that they cannot simply eat whatever they want, whenever they want.  Unless that is,...

It’s comin’ down!

This one’s for you Amy.  I see your $2.09 and LOWER you to $1.99 ($1.96 cash!). As seen this morning driving dh to work.  Whoo Hoo!! Apologies for the poor picture it was taken with my cell phone while driving....

Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ Nov.17, 2008

For Today… Outside my window. . . roses!  We had two beautiful pink roses this morning.  We cut them right away because it’s so cold. Roses always make me think of Our Lady —especially these roses which are in fact, named for her. I am thinking. . . about the rather big to do list I have to get through today.  It’s Monday again –is it just me or does Monday seem to come around too...