Transitus Tiber

Life as a Catholic wife and mother

Carrying the Cross

Friends, I could use any extra prayers that could be spared. Tonight was an attack of the legs that hurt so bad I could not walk. I basically stayed on my bed for almost 2 hours. I have even heavier pain killers and they hardly put a dent in the pain at the time. I [...]

Catholic Carnival #94

Friends, Before I head out to the Monastery (:D ), I’d like to direct your attention to the 94th Catholic Carnival, over at Luminous Miseries. This is the first time that I’ve submitted a post to the C.C. I doubt I’ll be posting while at the Monastery. I’ll have my laptop for homework related things, [...]

He wants me there

Friends, I had the “brilliant” idea of going to the Monastery for Thanksgiving. Or perhaps someone Else did. At any rate, I maintained that if God wanted me at the Monastery for Thanksgiving, He’ll get me there. The monks are on board – the Guesthouse is nearly empty. The biggest hurdle thus far has been [...]

Spine MRI results

Friends, This morning, I was at the hospital having my spine MRI’d. Apparently word has gotten around town that I don’t tolerate being given the “run around” because I already know the results of them. My doctor remarked that it’s the fastest that she’s ever had an MRI result – within 12 hours of the [...]

Some things that I’ve learned

Friends, Today was the first day of anti-depressants. Obviously I have no clue if they’re helping me, since a-d’s usually take a few weeks to “kick in”. I’ve been reflecting on all the carp that’s gone down and continues to go down regarding every aspect of my life. It’s not like God shook me up [...]

The Results of the MRI

Friends, Today I went to my doctor to discuss my need for anti-depressants (which is VERY YES, given the state of Sunday, all the stuff that’s going on, etc). While the nurse was taking my blood pressure, she inquired about the MRI I had (goes to show the level I’m on with the people at [...]

From Bad to Worse

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with with confidence, I fly to you, O virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother [...]

Consolations for my soul and conversations

I found the book Consolations For My Soul at Hastings last night in the Capital City. The Catholic section here is mind-blowing. I found a Benedictine breviary (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) for $50 that I made myself NOT get. I also found How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave Your Day Job: An Invitation to Oblate Life [...]

Change of plans

Friends, So no one will be alarmed, I am going to be with my aunt and uncle this weekend in the state Capital. Today has been very overwhelming and I just need some family love, you know. I will get a chance though, to go to the Cathedral; and perhaps that’s something I need more [...]

Back from the MRI

Friends, This song is kind of my unofficial theme song of the nights, with this one being my daytime one. I am still coping with everything as best I can, which includes using my standby of using music to express emotions. Once a musician, always a musician, I guess. This morning was the MRI, which [...]

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