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Custom List: Modesty Quotes

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:13:01 GMT

Modesty Quotes

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH #2521-22
Purity requires modesty...Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden. It is ordered to chastity...Modesty protects the mystery of persons & their love...Modesty is decency...
1 TIMOTHY 2:9-10
"Women must adorn themselves properly. They should dress with modesty & sobriety...as it becomes women professing godliness, with good deeds as their adornment."
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
You carry your snare everywhere & spread your nets in all places. You allege that you never invited others to sin. You did not...by your words, but you have done so by your dress...When you have made another sin in his heart, how can you be innocent?...
ST. BERNARD
How beautiful then is modesty and what a gem among virtues it is.
POPE PIUS XII, JULY 17, 1954 "O Christian mothers, if only you knew the future of distress & peril, of shame ill-restrained,
that you prepare for your sons & daughters in imprudently accustoming them to live hardly clothed & in making them lose the sense of modesty, you should be ashamed of yourselves & of the harm done the little ones whom Heaven entrusted to your care..."
POPE PIUS XII "It is often said almost with passive resignation that fashions reflect the customs of a people. But it would be
more exact & much more useful to say that they express the decision & moral direction that a nation intends to take: either to be shipwrecked in licentiousness or maintain itself at the level to which it has been raised by religion & civilization."
FR. WILLIAM C. BREDA, OSA "Our clothes are first & most of all the symbols of our state of life & of our social dignity. In the
manner in which we dress & present ourselves, we express our masulinity & femininity...we manifest our beliefs & convictions & we also proclaim our designs & intentions & denote our tastes & tendencies..."
1 COR 6:19-20 "Surely you know that your bodies are the shrines of the Holy Spirit, Who dwells in you. And He is God's gift to
you, so that you are no longer your own masters. A great price was paid to ransom you; glorify God by making your bodies shrines of His presence."
PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR THE FAMILY, DEC. 8, 1995 "Even if they are socially acceptable, some habits of speech & dress are not
morally correct & represent a way of trivializing sexuality, reducing it to a consumer object. Parents should therefore teach their children the value of Christian modesty, moderate dress & when it cmes to trends, the necessary autonomy."
1930 LETTER OF SACRED CONGREGATION OF THE COUNCIL
"...Let parents never permit their daughters to don immodest garb."
OUR LADY OF GOOD SUCCESS, 17th C. "...in these unhappy times, there will be unbridled luxury which, acting thus to snare the
rest into sin, will conquer innumerable frivolous souls who will be lost. Innocence will almost no longer be found in children, nor modesty in women, and in this supreme moment of need of the Church, those who should speak will fall silent."
BLESSED JACINTA OF FATIMA "...the sins that bring most souls to Hell are the sins of the flesh. Certain fashions are going to be
introduced which will offend Our Lord very much. Those who serve God should not follow these fashions. The Church has no fashions; Our Lord is always the same. The sins of the world are too great..."

Custom List: Praying for...

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:52:45 GMT

Praying for...

FAMILIES IN CRISIS
GODLY OUTCOME TO ELECTIONS
YOUNG FAMILY
father alcoholic & other family problems, pray for healing & recovery & for children involved
8 MONTH OLD JACK
babysitter dropped him on his head, needed emergency surgery to relieve pressure & remove part of skull, please pray for complete recovery & for his family
SAFE TRAVEL
for all those traveling for business and pleasure
RITA
a friend of mine who passed away May 13 after battling cancer for several years; and for her husband, Jeff that he will know God's comfort & peace
MEL
who lost his leg in a boating accident
WENDY
my 6 month old niece, her soft spot seems to be closing too soon

Book List: Mama's Reading

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:23:50 GMT

Mama's Reading

Michael O'Brien: A Landscape With Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind
Valuable resource for guiding your children (and you) to books they should be reading...and away from books that can undermine their Christian faith. Incredible insights and information!
Ann Shields: Deeper Conversion: Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
If we choose to be disciples of the Lord, not bystanders but true followers, then we have to be conformed to His Word. Ponder the Word of God! Readings & meditations from Ordinary Time, Year A, but GREAT for ANYTIME!
Fulton J. Sheen: Life of Christ
Great book about the life of Christ including Sheen's own incredible insights. Lots of Bible references. Great for Rosary meditations! You just can't beat Fulton Sheen!
Janel Rodriguez: Meet Fulton Sheen: Beloved Preacher and Teacher of the Word
Wonderful book about Archbishop Fulton Sheen. I didn't grow up with him on radio...I'm not THAT old, but have listened to some of his recorded talks. He is humorous & insightful! Hard book to put down!
Fr. Robert J. Fox: Only Heroic Catholic Families will Survive
Fr. Fox, the Fatima priest, who now lives near Mother Angelica's shrine in Alabama, is hard to beat! He tells it like it is & gives great advice on how to help our families survive amidst the crisis of faith and morals in the world today.
Passion: Photography from the Movie the Passion of the Christ
Photos from the movie "The Passion." Make great Rosary meditations for Lent...very moving!
Faustyna: Revelations of Divine Mercy: Daily Readings from the Diary of Blessed Faustina Kowalska
Daily readings from the diary of St. Faustina. Learn more about Divine Mercy!
The Apostolate of Holy Motherhood
Absolutely WONDERFUL book about motherhood! A MUST read for mothers...and priests! Introduction by Mark I. Miravalle of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Can be ordered from: The Apostolate of Holy Motherhood, PO Box 227, Geneva OH 44041
Catholic Biblical Association of Great Britain: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: Revised Standard Version/Catholic Edition
An excellent translation of the Holy Bible! God's Word preserved for us to read & put into practice.
Louis De Monfort: True Devotion to Mary
Considered to be the greatest single book on the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written. There is no better way to advance quickly in holiness, no better way to please God, and no better way to guarantee one's eternal salvation than True Devotion to Mary.

Custom List: The Word of God

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:22:07 GMT

The Word of God

"Now if you invoke as Father Him who judges impartially according to each one's works, conduct yourselves with reverence during
this time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb." (1 Peter 1:17-20)

Book List: My Girls Like...

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:50:40 GMT

My Girls Like...

Karen Santorum: Everyday Graces: Child's Book Of Good Manners (Foundations)
A wonderful collection of stories and poems! Chapters include: Good Manners at Home, Using Words Wisely, Appreciating People with Disabilities, Getting Along with Others, Good Sportsmanship, Respecting our Country, and more!
David Previtali: Helen Special Picture
Delightful reading for the young at heart. The special life of Sr. Faustina is captured here in warm, charming illustrations and text. Easy to read. Tells the powerful story of Jesus & His Divine Mercy as revealed to St. Faustina.
Joan Stromberg: Kat Finds a Friend, a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Story (Glory of America, Catholic girls of the U.S.A)
Noisy brothers, crying babies & an endless list of chores-that's what Kat Waltar thinks life is all about...until she meets Mother Seton & her daughter, Kitty. Fun to read, exciting adventures, faith filled journeys!
Lawrence G. Lovasik: Our Heavenly Mother
Signs of Our Blessed Mother's love when the Queen of Heaven appeared on earth. The story of the apparitions at Guadalupe, Lourdes and Fatima.
Jennie Bishop: Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity
Beautiful! A loving king & queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he & how will she ever find him?
C. S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia Movie Tie-in Edition (adult) (Narnia)
We read this entire book...all 766 pages...last winter as a family. My daughters (then ages 8 & 5) - and husband - loved it! C.S. Lewis is a great author! The parallels to the Bible & are amazing!
Jennie Bishop: The Garden Wall: A Story of Love Based on I Corinthians 13
Lovely book incorporating 1 Corinthians 13. Petra wants to build a garden with the help of her friend Seth, but its not as easy as they imagine it will be. Will they give up? Will the flowers ever bloom? Can their friendship last when disaster strikes?
Golden Books: The Golden Children's Bible
We are reading a portion of this Bible each night before bed. The stories are easy for my children to understand and the illustrations are lovely.
Angela Elwell Hunt: The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale
One of my all time favorite stories! Tells about 3 trees with lofty dreams & how those dreams are fulfilled in unexpected ways. Great story for Lent & Easter.
Claire Jordan Mohan: The Young Life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Tells the young life of Mother Teresa as a child in Yugoslavia. This account of her childhood & young womanhood is filled with joyful experieces & the people & events in her life which led her to be known throughout the world as a 'living saint.'
Claire Jordan Mohan: The Young Life of St. Faustina
Great book about the life of St. Faustina! This author has several other saint stories published as well.
Neal Lozano: Will You Bless Me?
An innocent sneeze from young Anna & her father's casual 'bless you' response lead to a memorable discovery about true blessing. On the way to their discovery, father & daughter read a story about the boyhood life of Jesus...

Book List: Favorite Books

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:05:32 GMT

Favorite Books

Liguori Publications: Catechism of the Catholic Church/English
Learn the truth! A terrific resource for Catholic beliefs! A sure norm for teaching the faith...
Colleen Hammond: Dressing with Dignity
Challenges today's indecent, demeaning fashions & provides you with the information you need to protect yourself & those you love. There is a difference between dressing attractively & dressing to attract! Modesty doesn't have to mean frumpy!!!
Patrick Peyton: Father Peyton's Rosary Prayer Book: The Family That Prays Together Stays Together
Wonderful Rosary meditations on many different topics: Loving God, Suffering, Hope, Sacraments, Eucharist, Loneliness, St. Joseph & many more! Includes the Luminous Mysteries. From the Rosary Priest...a world at prayer is a world at peace!
Marilyn Shannon: Fertility, Cycles & Nutrition
How your diet affects your menstrual cycles and fertility including self help strategies for: PMS, infertility, painful periods, premenopause, repeated miscarriage, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, pregnancy and male infertility. Fantastic information!
Catherine Scherrer: The Joyful Mysteries of Life
A MUST for all parents! Written by Catholic parents for their own young family, this book offers a way of introducing the 'facts of life' to pre-teenage children. Absolutely beautiful & awesome book! Read & discuss with your children, questions included.
Benedict J. Groeschel: The Virtue Driven Life
Wonderful book to help develop the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance, faith, hope, and charity. Includes questions for meditation for each virtue. Can't beat Fr. Groeschel!
Andrew Apostoli: Walk Humbly With Your God: Simple Steps to a Virtuous Life
Simple steps to a virtuous life...an inspirational guide to conquering our faults, growing in prayer & acquiring the virtues that enable us to walk with God and live for others.

Custom List: Ponderings

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:39:07 GMT

Ponderings

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
"We must pray literally without ceasing, I mean that prayer of the heart which is independent of time and place, which is rather a habit of lifting up the heart to God, as in a constant communication with Him."

Custom List: Website Favs

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:12:56 GMT

Website Favs

Paperback Swap
Do you love to read??? Post books to swap with others and earn credits to 'purchase' books you want from others. All you ever pay is postage to mail out books. Use me as a reference if you sign up :o)
Go Fish Guys
Great Christian music for kids...and adults! Our favorite group at the moment! Be sure to check out their songs on u-tube (linked at their site).
Jason Jenicke Religious Artwork
Absolutely beautiful relgious artwork! I met Jason, his fiance & his parents this summer at the Catholic Family Conference in Wichita. I traded candleholders for artwork :o) Thanks Jason!
One More Soul
Wonderful resources and information about God's plan for chastity, love, marriage, and children!
K9 Web Protection
This filter works GREAT! Unfortunately it may block my blog bc of the ads & other things you can access from Windows Live. You can use your password to allow access to the sites you still want to visit though. Protect your family from inappropriate sites!
Fertility Care & Natural Family Planning
Find out more about the Creighton Model of Natural Family Planning/Fertility Care. This is the system that I teach. It is based on solid scientific & educational research & is easy to learn. Feel free to contact me for more information as well!
Support our Troops
This website gives you addresses to send cards, letters, and gifts to members of our military. Also has great ideas of what to include in care packages. Be sure to input your email address so you receive updates and information from Aunt Nancy!
Rosa Mystica Modesty Movement
Wonderful website & blog by a lovely young woman who inspires women of all ages to be feminine.
Universal Living Rosary Association
Join today & promise to say one decade of the Rosary for the Living Rosary Association intentions and benefit from the graces received by millions of members worldwide! "Through the Rosary and the Scapular my Immaculate Heart will Triumph." (Mary)
Catholic Heritage Curriculum
Awesome resource for educating your children in the Catholic faith! Also provides a wonderful curriculum for homeschooling. There is a free area on the site that has great stories, coloring pages, and more!
EWTN
Authentic Catholic website in union with Rome. Prayers, Church documents, store, and lots more! You can even listen live to EWTN television or radio.
Pro Life Internet Search
Make this your homepage...you can search with it just like you would any other search engine. They donate all of the proceeds to pro life causes. What an easy way to help support pro life activities!
Ladybug Lights
This is the website where I sell the stained glass candleholders and cord Rosaries that I make.
One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies
On Saturday, May 3 our nation is uniting to say One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies! Sign up at this site to participate & then mark your calendar! Some demons can only be cast out by prayer & fasting! Let's save as many babies as we can from abortion!
Beautiful Catholic wallpaper!
Beautiful Catholic wallpaper for your computer! Other resources for coping with chronic illness.
First Century Christian Ministries
Help evangelize Catholics in prison and help the prison missionaries in their work of conversions. Find out how at this website. And please pray for those in prison...this is one of the works of Mercy!
BEAUTIFUL Catholic Stationery
Some of the most beautiful Catholic stationery I've seen! Postcards, stickers, wrapping paper, cards & more...worth checking out!
Pius Media Movie Rentals
NetFlicks with a Catholic twist! You decide how many movies you want at a time...great FAMILY movies to choose from!
Prayerful Pillow Cases
Cool pillowcases with sacraments, favorite prayers, saints & more!
Fatima Family Apostolate & Immaculate Heart Messenger Magazine
Home of Fr. Robert J. Fox, the Immaculate Heart Messenger magazine and a wealth of WONDERFUL Roman Catholic resources!

Blog list: Favorite Blogs

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:21:51 GMT

Favorite Blogs

BOYS, GIRL, STAMPS & OUR HOME
My friend, Angela's blog...focus on adoption, rubber stamping & more :o)
KASTLEKIDZ4
One of my best friends' blogs...AA, Catholic faith, photography, computers, pro-life & lots more!
LILY MAIDEN
A wonderful young lady who inspires modesty and Catholic Christian living among women of all ages who are striving to be the ladies God would have them be.

Custom List: Rosary Quotes

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:47:22 GMT

Rosary Quotes

POPE PIUS X
"Give me one million families reciting the Rosary every day, and the world is saved."
POPE PIUS IX: "We do not wish here to pass over in silence the fact that the Blessed Virgin Herself, even in our times,
has solicitously recommended this manner of prayer (the Rosary), when She appeared and taught it to the innocent girl in the Grotto of Lourdes. If you desire peace in your heart, in your home, and in your country, then each evening pray the Rosary together

Custom List: Great Tips!

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:50:35 GMT

Great Tips!

WHITE VINEGAR is great to add to every load of laundry. It is a mild disinfectant & it also helps to keep towels & washcloths
from being so smelly...especially when you have yucky water like I do! You can also put 2 Tbls in a spray bottle, add water & use to clean windows, mirrors, countertops, shower walls, etc.
EASY DEVILED EGGS
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag & seal. Mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing till mixed thoroughly. Cut the tip of the bag, squeeze mixture into egg. Easy clean up - throw the bag away!
STICKY MEASURING CUPS
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out hot water but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes out!
DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS???
If you have any cleaning tips or favorite products, email me or add comments on my blog about them and I will post them in this column. Thank you!

Custom List: Daily Mass

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:56:23 GMT

Daily Mass

Today's Readings
Click on "Today's Readings" for the Mass readings for today as well as a reflection from EWTN. You can also listen to the homily from the morning Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel.

Custom List: Catholic Almanac

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:48:30 GMT

Catholic Almanac

Get the Facts!
Click on "Get the Facts" and find out a new factual tidbit about the Catholic Church and the Liturgy everyday!