In the comments to this post Pentimento remarked on how most images of the Divine Mercy are so saccharine and in response I wondered why it is that Christians are so willing to settle for mediocrity in art. Why do so many people enshrine in their...
This morning in his homily Father M gave a beautiful explication of the Divine Mercy image. He explained it to the children, as we go to the “family Mass” but really it was for all of us. It was nothing knew to me and yet I had tears in...
In the comments at The Philosopher Mom’s blog, a kind reader left a link to this beautiful Easter homily by St. John Chrysostom, pointing out his wise words about those who arrive at the eleventh hour and the negligent and those who have...
There are so many recent pictures I’ve been meaning to upload… Here’s a start on that. Holy Saturday was beautiful. We all spent some time in the back yard soaking up rays, swinging in the warm breeze. Bella made sand pies…...
Thanks to everyone for all the prayers. I have had so many beautiful consolations poured out upon me yesterday and today. I can’t even tell you haw full of joy I am right now. I know they are the result of all the love you have been...
I’m terrible at remembering novenas. I’ve really wanted to pray the Divine Mercy novena but of late I’ve been sound asleep at the hour of mercy. God knows I probably need the nap more than the prayer. (I know you can say it at...
First, thank you to everyone who commented on my last post or emailed me. Your words of encouragement have meant so much to me and I definitely have felt your prayers. Last night I got a really good night’s sleep. Ben woke at 12 and Dom put...
I keep forgetting that it’s Easter and have been praying the Angelus at noon and six instead of the Regina Coeli. This small forgetfulness seems to me emblematic of my mood since last week. I can’t quite wrap my mind around the fact that...
Because Pentimento has me on a Dar Williams kick this afternoon.
