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A Just Man

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Tuesday's gospel reading went as follows: Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took hi

Stuff a 40 year old Catholic Girl says...

I came across this video on YouTube yesterday;  Stuff Catholic Girls say! If I were to make a "Stuff 40 Year-Old Catholic Girls Say" video, it would likely be quite different.  I'm actually rather tempted to try it out.  In the meanwhile, here are a few things 40 year-old Catholic girls might say: "I really want to hug the monks who invented Leffe." "Have you ordered your Mystic Monk coffee yet?" "My kids are all Heathens!" "I've given up looking for a husband.  I think I may just throw in the towel and become a nun." "My kids are heathen slobs who think the whole house is one huge trash can.  Why can they NEVER use a garbage can?" "I wish I had time to pray." "NO you are NOT bringing the light and sound Jedi Master light saber to mass!" "Tommy, stop trying to choke your little brother with the rosary!" "Please pray for me, I think I'm going crazy."