Ok, so it’s not that big and it’s definitely not in the ballpark of comprehensive (would that even be possible?). But, in response to a reader’s request for resources on Catholic teaching, Catholic motherhood, Catholic blogs, and books that influenced our decision to convert, here’s…well, something. It's off the top of my head with a couple suggestions and notes from Daniel. I would LOVE your … [Read more...]
All Things Michaelmas!
I LOVE the Feast of the Archangels. We've got a feast planned, but, I'm 38 weeks pregnant today on Michaelmas, so you never know if we'll be having a Michaelmas Baby instead of a Michaelmas Feast. Just in case I go into labor and Michaelmas feasting gets skipped over this year, I thought I would compile some of the previous Michaelmas posts and some good resources I've found. What is … [Read more...]
September 2011 Reads
I'm trying to put my feet up and read and relax whenever I get the chance these days. I can tell that my body is already gearing up for Baby Lucy's arrival. On Thursday, after a 45 min. drive to GA, three hours of back-to-back teaching little ballerinas, and a 45 min. drive home, I started having TONS of Braxton-Hicks. I didn't get out a watch to time them but we estimated that they were lasting … [Read more...]
Week 34 Pregnancy Update
Great appointment with my midwife on Wednesday! Lucy seems to already be head down in the right position which is wonderful and her heartbeat sounds beautifully strong. I'm staying healthy as well and I can't believe that we will be meeting her in 6ish weeks! The only negative news is that I tested positive for Group B strep and so will need to show up to the hospital earlier than I had hoped to … [Read more...]
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
I love Botticelli. His images of Our Lady are probably my favorite. This one is titled "Madonna of the Magnificat" but I thought of it today on the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary because the angels in the upper section are crowning her Queen of Heaven. In the image, she is writing down the beautiful poetry, the Magnificat, from the Gospel of Luke when she tells Elizabeth: My soul doth … [Read more...]
Life Update: Housemates, Date Nights, Friends, and a Question
Well, we found them: the world's greatest housemates. Our dear friends, Brian and Lois, moved into our third bedroom/library a couple of weeks ago and will be with us as they raise support for doing long-term missions in Nepal. It is so fun to have them around to share meals with and they could not be more helpful and great. This is our fourth endeavor into communal living and we feel like we are … [Read more...]
Feast of St. Dominic Post at Feast!
Read our new post on Spanish Orange Chicken for the Feast of St. Dominic! … [Read more...]
St. Anne, Mussels, and Grandparents
Check out our new post about today's feast, St. Anne and St. Joachim's Day, at Feast! Moules Marinieres, Gateau Sainte-Anne, Sliced Baguette, Roasted Potatoes, and Garden Tomato and Arugula Salad. Yum. We invited my folks over since St. Anne and St. Joachim, grandparents of Our Lord, are the patron saints of grandparents. Also of note, I overheard Benjamin whilst falling asleep and … [Read more...]
A Book for the Feast of St. Benedict of Nursia
Today is the Feast of St. Benedict of Nursia, 5th century saint, the father of western monasticism, and author of The Rule of St. Benedict. To celebrate this special saint, Benjamin and I read The Holy Twins: Benedict and Scholastica, illustrated by one of our favorites, Tomie de Paola. I ordered it last year but it was a little too wordy for him at that point and didn't keep his attention … [Read more...]
St. Anthony’s Pasta
At long last, I finally posted a new recipe on Feast! And hey, I noted how to make it Gluten-Free and it includes these delicious amazing tomatoes from Daniel's garden: … [Read more...]
