Meditating on the Rosary

http://amaidenswreath.blogspot.com/2007/10/meditating-on-rosary.html

Country Encounters — Part Four: A Change of Heart

The nearby sound of a cock’s crow suddenly brought both men back to reality, as they realized with a start that it must be close to suppertime already. Samuel Cartwright rose from his chair. “You must pardon me for taking up so much of your time, Jacobs. I was so caught up in your interesting [...]

Thanksgiving recipe: Crustless Cranberry Pie

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp almond extract

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cranberries and [...]

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I say, oh Lord, I want to please you!
I beg, oh Lord, for you to hear me!
I feel so lonely, so painfully
Conspicuous—
If only you didn’t trust me so!

Why, oh Lord, did you give me free will?
I would be content with your will!
I feel forlorn, as if I was
Forgotten—
If only I could see the prize!

I [...]

On True Repentance

Christ began His preaching ministry, saying “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)
For us to repent, we first have to understand what repentance really is; misunderstanding what it is is also a hindrance in itself, because it keeps us from [...]

Sanctifying Grace

From the beginning, God destined man to share everlasting life with Him in Heaven. God lifted him up beyond this life to a higher level, the supernatural life, in order to assure him of this destiny. He had no obligation to do this; rather, it was due entirely to His own Will to show such [...]

Picture Books for All Ages at Christmas

It is the Christmas season.  A family is filled with the cheer and joy about which many songs are written.  Decorations are in place and delicious smells float through their home.  Grandma and grandpa are visiting to help prepare for Christmas.  While working in the kitchen, little sister gets under foot and big brother volunteers [...]

Christmas Picture Book List

“My family put this booklist together a couple years ago, compiling all the Advent and Christmas books we own.  Some of the books on this list are phenomenal books that everyone should read, some are books that may not be of the same caliber but have found their way into my family’s Christmas tradition.  If [...]

Christmas recipe: Mascarpone Creams

http://gukkhser.wordpress.com/2006/12/19/mascarpone-creams/