Ange's Blog The musings of a Catholic, Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, working on each every day

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit [...]

“My Father, – if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” Right before a big life change, I whine. Yeah, there is no other way to put it. I give a big old, I don’t wanna. There is no “This cross rocks! Let me [...]

Some days I would love and sit all day and read. But, I have responsibilities and so I put the book away and go about my duties. Some days I get on such a role with school and I tell the boys “Let’s do MORE! COME ON!” And they look at me like I am [...]

I hate voting. I hate picking the least offensive on the most important points instead of getting to the heart of what we really need. The problem is always being, the world of politics likes to focus on hot buttons that in my mind are not priority. They talk about things that, quite honestly, shoul...

Here Comes the Catholic ChurchI am so proud of the Founder of The Church. I have learned so much from Jesus on how to live, how to treat people, how to practice my faith honestly, and not trample someone else. I have learned about subsidiarity, which is really the solution. And I work to get us towa...

I love living my vocation. God finds ways all day to remind me of the lessons he wants me to learn. Just this week I had to learn a lesson about work. I have gotten a nice rhythm for my Rule and have been able to keep our routine, even when we leave the house [...]

Probably for the first time ever, I am beginning lent not having to start from the beginning. I am beginning with the cumulative effect of some awesome habits. I am beginning without the house totally trashed. I am beginning with having a good prayer habit. I am beginning without feeling as if the I...

Psalm 71:20-21 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. Today a baby was lost. Not by choice. Just happens sometimes. It snowed here today. [.....

I got a shower every single day. I even got to do those little extra grooming things like lotion. I set up personal Valentines for my 3 oldest boys and worked with each individually and got them done without staying up til midnight. We still did school every day. The laundry is caught up, fresh [......

9 years ago I sat next to a hospital bed. I begged you to wake up and tell me what to do. I was 6 months pregnant. I wanted you to meet your first grandson so bad. I asked them to reduce your pain medication in hopes you would wake up. I was afraid you [...]