Category Archives: 7 Quick Takes

— 1 — Advent is nearly over and it has been a wonderful time of reflection for our family. However, (there’s always a however, isn’t there?) since this was our first Catholic Advent and we were kind of low-key, there are … Continue reading →

— 1 — It’s so exciting to start the Advent season. We’ve been lighting our wreath (almost) every night and I think we’ve finally managed to successfully convey to the kids that they are not allowed to light the candles. We … Continue reading →

— 1 — I will continue to harp on the wonderfulness of Fr. Barron’s Catholicism series, which is in its 3rd production of DVD’s due to high demand. Even my non-Catholic dad has given up his routine Thursday night NBC … Continue reading →

— 1 — Waiting for my mom of the year award to be revoked after waiting too long to buy pumpkins and now the grocery is picked clean. Hoping we find some at the garden center down the street tomorrow…IN THE … Continue reading →

— 1 — Soooo…the baptism of our 2 year old last week…Well, she got baptized, and the church is still standing, and it was sweet and wonderful. As Father Leo of Grace Before Meals once said, there is nothing more … Continue reading →

— 1 — Cuteness of the week: When our older daughter put her 2 year old sister to bed the other night and prayed with her the little one told her, “I love church.” Awwwwwwww…. — 2 — That’s right, … Continue reading →

1. Mass has been going much better the past couple of weeks with the “Two-rranysaurous Rex.”  Aside from yelling, “QUIET!!!” whenever we walk into the church or “PRAY!!!” or “JESUS!!!” while she points at the stained glass windows, she’s pretty … Continue reading →

1. It’s Friday! Which for us now means meatless Friday! We figure hey, if we’re going to be Catholic let’s do it right. Last week we had Thai Veggie Pizza. Tonight’s menu will be a little less time consuming since various … Continue reading →