Heavenly Housekeeping

The kids and I were having a discussion about Heaven the other day, and of course, my sweet child Isaac, chimed in with some interesting reflections....

Isaac: Mom, I don't think I want to go to Heaven.

Me: Really, Why?

Isaac: Well, see I have this cough... and well it is kind of dusty in Heaven, and I just don't want to go to Heaven because... well I am tired of this cough...and(very forcibly) well Heaven is just too dusty!

Well, apparently someone in Heaven needs to work on their housekeeping skills according to my son! Clearly, we need to keep working on our catechizing!

Ash Wednesday

May your Lenten fast and sacrifice be fruitful and draw you nearer to the heart of Christ.

" 'Yet even now,' declares the LORD,Return to Me with all your heart,And with fasting, weeping and mourning;And rend your heart and not your garments 'Now return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and compassionate,Slow to anger, abounding in loving kindness and relenting of evil. " ~Joel 2: 12-13

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Pray for Us!

Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Perpetua and Felicity. Saint Perperua was a noble who converted to to the faith, and Felicity was her slave who also converted. They were arrested for their beliefs, and at the time Felicity was with child. After the baby was born, Felicity and Perpetua were thrown into an arena with wild beasts, and then slain by the sword.

Ideas for Celebrating This Feast as a Family

• Pray for the grace of fortitude
• Pray for people separated from their families and for those persecuted for their beliefs.
• Pray for Christ-centered friendships for yourself and family members.
  

"The day of the martyrs‘ victory dawned. They marched from their cells into the amphitheater, as if into heaven, with cheerful looks and graceful bearing. If they trembled it was for joy and not for fear. Perpetua was the first to be thrown down, and she fell prostrate. She got up and, seeing that Felicity was prostrate, went over and reached out her hand to her and lifted her up. Both stood up together. Rousing herself as if from sleep (so deeply had she been in spiritual ecstasy), she began to look around. To everyone’s amazement she said, “When are we going to be led to the beasts?” When she heard that it had already happened she did not at first believe it until she saw the marks of violence on her body and her clothing. The people, however, had demanded that the martyrs be led to the middle of the amphitheater. They wanted to see the sword thrust into the bodies of the victims, so that their eyes might share in the slaughter. Without being asked they went where the people wanted them to go; but first they kissed one another, to complete their witness with the customary kiss of peace. Bravest and happiest martyrs! You were called and chosen for the glory and our Lord Jesus Christ."

-from a story of the death of the martyrs at Catrthage.

Weekly Meal Plan

Monday: Cowboy Supper

Tuesday: Jambalaya with sausage

Wednesday: Spaghetti with Vegetable Sauce

Thursday: Catholic Couple's

Friday: Fish Fry at Church

Saturday: Taco Salad

Sunday: Pork loin, Salad, bread

St. David, Pray for Us!

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint David of Wales. Saint David was a priest who engaged in missionary work and founded many monasteries. He is also the patron saint of Wales.

There is a legend that says that once while he was preaching a dove descended on his shoulder and the earth rose to lift him high above the people so that he could be heard.
Ideas for Celebrating this Feast Day

• Pray for the people of Wales.
• Pray for Missionaries
• Feast on Welsh food-tea cakes are a favorite!