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Monthly Archives: April 2009
What If the Elders Are Wrong?
Following up on my post from yesterday: “I Have No Authority Except Jesus”. One possible objection to my earlier post would be something along the lines of: “Yes, obeying your church elders is all well and good when they teach … Continue reading
Girls’ World
I lived in a world filled with women. Our husbands spend at least nine hours away from us each day, and we find ourselves surrounded by other women–except for our children, who might happen to be male. It seems to … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Life, Faith and Reason, Family Life, Grapevines and Nature
Tagged farming, marriage, motherhood
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Why I Wish Ron Paul Were President
Sounds like basic common sense to me. Goodness, how sorely we need that. Check out Ron Paul’s response to the media-induced swine flu panic. (Though, I shouldn’t speak too loudly, since it was the swine flu scare that gave me … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Life, Faith and Reason, Grapevines and Nature
Tagged healthcare, Politics
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New Dairy Offering Raw Milk
Great news! Dyer Dairy recently opened its doors in Georgetown and is offering raw milk for $5/gallon. I encourage you to consider adding raw milk to your family’s diet, even if the cost is a little higher. I know the … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Life, Grapevines and Nature
Tagged farming, healthy food, motherhood, raw milk, sustainable living
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My Wife Is Famous
Featured on the 10 o’clock news last night, my coworker informed me today!
Posted in Catholic Life, Entertainment
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I Have No Authority Except Jesus
My friend John gave me a CD by a Christian man named Norm Wakefield focused on equipping men to be faithful and strong disciples of Christ. I found many encouraging and helpful ideas in Mr. Wakefield’s talks, which spanned many … Continue reading
Saints Everywhere
Apparently, we missed the celebration of St. Gianna Molla yesterday. Between the remembrance of St. Peter Chanel, martyr, and St. Luis de Montfort, we were swamped. Much love to you, posthumously, St. Gianna. Your courage and elegant combination of motherhood … Continue reading
A Gift From My Patroness
I think St. Catherine knows how much I long to defend the Church, as she did. I dream of speaking on television and wonder how I, I lowly housewife, will ever get my chance. So, today, on her feast when … Continue reading
St. Catherine of Siena
Today, we remember this little firebrand of a woman who was uneducated but corresponded with Popes. This woman who was so humbled by her twenty-five siblings but was wedded to Our Lord, bearing a red brand around her ring finger. … Continue reading
The Butterflies are Back
Last year, if you recall, we hosted three rounds of swallowtail butterly caterpillars on our dill plants. This year, I had seen no caterpillars, however, and was becoming worried. I walked outside yesterday, however, and there she was. Big beautiful … Continue reading
