I spent the last few weeks attending weddings, visiting with family on the Dill/Hammer side and catching up with old friends. A post shall be written on those adventures very soon. But while I was out and about, something very significant took place for my Oregon family that I feel I need to write about … Continue reading New Life
Author: Ashlie
An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. - GK Chesterton
Healing for Boston.
Yesterday people of all faiths came together to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to pray, to reflect. Last time I was in the Cathedral was to witness the beautiful beginning of a vocational journey for the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth. And I thought the Cathedral was full then! Yesterday, when I tuned in … Continue reading Healing for Boston.
Boston.
Yesterday afternoon my mom forwarded me a link that gave some initial information about the bomb explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I didn't really know what to do or think. Next thing I know I 'm getting texts from Josh, and remembering that we know people that run in the race. … Continue reading Boston.
Quick Takes
1. If you love weather watching like my Nana, you probably already know this. On Sunday, ND is predicted to get 7-14 inches more of snow. I'm really hoping it doesn't fall here, because I really am on the edge of losing my mind over this weather. I know this isn't "normal" weather, even for … Continue reading Quick Takes
He is Risen! Alleluia!
Ashlie, we're into the 2nd week of Easter already. Get with the Liturgical Times. In between addressing wedding envelopes for a dear friend and bake sales for third graders and making tator tots for my lonely self while Josh is out of town (I make myself sound a lot more miserable than I am. Don't … Continue reading He is Risen! Alleluia!
Holy Week.
Full Text of Pope Francis’ Inaugural Mass
Let us continue to pray for our new shepherd, Pope Francis, as he enters into the Petrine Ministry. God please bless him and hold him close! Holy Spirit, come! Saint Joseph, pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Click the photo to read Pope Francis' homily given at his inaugural Mass. Photo … Continue reading Full Text of Pope Francis’ Inaugural Mass
Awkward & Awesome – Because that’s kind of how my week went.
Well. I tend to try and embrace the awkward as awesome, so I'm not going to separate these out. I'll let you choose for yourself whether you think my little experiences to be awkward, awesome or a combination of the two. 1. HABEMUS PAPAM! We have a pope! Yesterday when the white smoke came out … Continue reading Awkward & Awesome – Because that’s kind of how my week went.
HABEMUS PAPAM!!!
We have a Pope, we have a Pope, we have a Pope! In about 45 minutes he will step out onto the balcony and we will find out who he is! We praise you, Father, Son and Spirit! In this Year of Faith, may our new shepherd receive an abundance of Your graces to guide … Continue reading HABEMUS PAPAM!!!
Live from Rome: All Things Conclave
Click here to go to The Telegraph website - hear the sounds of Italy and watch for the smoke to indicate whether a new Pope has been selected (black smoke, no Pope. White smoke, Viva il Papa!) Holy Spirit, come! Fill the hearts and souls of the Cardinals and in particular, Cardinal John Oneiyekan, my … Continue reading Live from Rome: All Things Conclave
a dillightful adventure 