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I am a Catholic SAHM to two kids and three babies in Heaven. I like to write about Catholicism, homemaking, being a Mom, living with three mental disorders, and the like. (more?)

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My Patron Saints


St. Bernadette of Lourdes


St. Benedict of Nursia


Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Weddings and Funerals

Last night I as thinking about life. How awesome a responsibility it is for parents to have kids, because these souls are given to parents by God so that the souls may be with Him forever. That’s our goal, and we’re the only creature who has that instinct. Kids are gifts indeed, and I [...]

Some links for you all

I’m feeling much better. Restored comments that needed to be restored, and gathered up some links! Although I felt quite weird when I woke up around midnight to shut the shades — I kind of felt like I was intoxicated (even though I wasn’t). I did get a lot of sleep, but I still [...]

St. Benedict

Today is the solemnity of one of my patrons, St. Benedict.

St. Benedict lived in the 5th and 6th centuries and is regarded as the “Father of Western Monasticism”. He studied at a university, became dismayed and fed up with the secular culture of the time, so he retreated to the desert. People began [...]

Reflections on the Monastery Visit

One of the things that I wanted to write about was the Monastery experience. I had an amazing time there. Spiritually, it was most fulfilling. The holiness, the love, the hospitality never ceases to amaze me. I reckon that I had received a taste of “careful what you pray for” type things. When I [...]

Am I living in an oven?

I am impressed and wanting to cry at the same time. Stay cool, everyone!

St. Maria Goretti

On July 6th, 1902; an eleven year old girl died due to 14 stab wounds she suffered during an attack by a neighbor. Her neighbor attempted to sexually abuse her. Her name is Maria Goretti — she was born October 16, 1890 in Italy. She was extremely pious and helpful, even as a child. [...]

Life strikes again

I will have to postpone some posts about the Monastery for a little while. Ran into some Family Problems that are needing my assistance. :/ God will take care of it all, but still; support is needed.

In the interim, I’ll post some links:

* The Pope’s letter to the Church in China * [...]

A few Monastery pictures

Praise the Lord!

G and I are officially done with Wedding Prep! And, we’ve been recommended to serve as one of the host couples for the parish’s next Pre-Cana weekend in the Spring. Hurrah!! We’re both quite excited by the recommend, since we both feel called to help other couples in their marriages … [...]