tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206749612008-08-12T05:29:31.972-05:00Maryellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-52971872792255050802020-08-12T19:10:00.002-05:002008-04-01T21:19:54.532-05:00

Thank you for visiting my blog(s). There is no major theme to Grandma's Musings, but you'll find that I view life from the Roman Catholic perspective, and all events are observed through that lens. It's definitely a blog by an elderly Great Grandmother, but written with the young in mind, wanting to give you a snapshot view of life in the slow lane, what motherhood was like in my day, and prove

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I've been away for over a month. Won't bother you with the details. I've returned also to visiting blogs, but haven't left any comments. I just popped in briefly to alert my readers to a wonderful post on Mostly Prayers inviting us to join together in prayers for the unemployed. Please stop by and leave a comment to Easter

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Son, Jim and his wife, Barb hosted the family party to help us celebrate my milestone Birthday. I took my camera, but forgot to take photos, so I downloaded these from Barb's album. She is a photographer, and she took the awesome photo of 32 family members at the 60th Wedding Anniversary party. I got very special treatment from daughters. Kathy & Peggy. They made sure there was plenty of

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I have to give up for tonight on posting photos of the party. I've just spent 2 and a half hours on the project. I admit to frustration and wondering if I'm not supposed to post them because of all the problems I ran into. Maybe somebody can help me with this. I've posted photos before, but not a page full. It seems you have to start with the last photo of the series (if it's chronological)

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I must say, I was very surprised at the response to my 80th birthday announcement. My family delighted me with presence, presents, and a happy party day. I haven't posted much since Lent, and was seriously thinking that blogging might not be in God's Will for my life right now. It's a tough decision to make because I'm so attached to my blogging friends. I have over 30 Catholic blogs in my

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It's the Big EIGHT-O! When I was in my 50's I knew for sure I didn't want to live that long, but an elderly friend said "just wait, you'll change your mind about that". She was right and I take joy in announcing to the world that I'm now 80 years old. (and feeling every year of it.

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May your lenten prayers and sacrifices be rewarded with holy insights and spiritual growth that will bring you to a Victorious Easter. This has been my best Lent ever. I'm grateful to God for His many lessons and life renewing conversions in areas that were sorely in need of his illuminating Light. May all my blogging friends and Christians across the World rise on Easter morning with a

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This Lenten mealtime prayer comes from our Church Bulletin. I just noticed today that this "Mealtime Prayer through the Lenten Gospels" has this copyright _ ©J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. The Woman at the Well Every thirsting soul is quenched by your Living Water, Lord Jesus. Call you Church, born of water and Spirit to a renewed life in You alone ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Oh Lord,

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This mealtime prayer for Week Two of Lent, comes from our Church Bulletin. The Transfiguration Transform your Church, Lord of everlasting glory. Lead us from the mountaintop so others may see You in our lives. They'll know we are Christians by our love. Have a blessed Lent.

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Even in Obedience Jesus trusted in HIM and HE was comforted. Trust the past to divine mercy, the present to divine love and the future to divine providence St. Augustine To view and use a beautiful collection of holy cards, visit Holy Cards For Your Inspiration. There is a link to it in my sidebar also. Today's post on Micki's blog struck a chord in me as it is a lesson God is trying to show

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The source for these Mealtime Lenten prayers is the Sunday bulletin from my Parish, St. Catherine of Sienna: Ash Wednesday 2/6 to 2/9/08 The rules about fasting Make your people mindful, Lord, of those who go hungry. Give your Church a new heart, humble and strong for your service. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Week One (2/10 to 2/16) The temptation in the Desert You knew our human

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A Priest-friend sent an email today in which he says: "Check out this Lenten program of readings from the church fathers. There is the regular and a lite version. Takes about 10 minutes a day and you get a good smattering of the Fathers. " http://www.churchyear.net/lentfathers.html I have read very little of the Church Fathers. I simply haven't the patience to wade through them, but this

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I just found out this evening that I could post my slideshow to Blogger , so I chose photos from a 10 year period from 1952 when the firstborn was age one to 1962, when the

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I've been honored by Lisa at Unexpected Journey who nominated my blog for the Excellent Award. This really surprised me because I think this is a very special award. Thank you Lisa for this great gift. I hope I can deserve it, but I really don't feel worthy. The rules: By accepting this Excellent Blog Award, you have to award it to 10 more people whose blogs you find Excellent Award worthy

Maryellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-30198042192961651472008-01-18T21:02:00.002-06:002008-02-16T19:33:40.175-06:00

Lisa, over at Unexpected Journey, has spread God's love to me. (Thank you, Lisa) In the Spirit of Love I find in my friends in this blogging community, I pass this award on to: Teresa_anawin2 at To Love and Pray Rosemary at A Catholic Mother's Thoughts Eleanor at Inner Elder Adrienne at Adrienne's Catholic Corner Heide at Seward's Folly These ladies love Jesus and their blogs reflect

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I found a wonderful blog quite recently. I recommend you give her a visit. She has a beautiful spirit of prayer and love for our Lord. It's called "To Love and to Pray..." This link will send you to her 3 posts from 2007. After reading those, click on 'home' and read the recent posts. You won't be disappointed

Maryellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-27209867911558528502008-01-14T20:11:00.001-06:002008-02-16T19:51:45.069-06:00

I found this question and answer on the Apologetics site http://www.askacatholic.com/ This site has been reviewed by Catholic Culture, and given the green rating for orthodoxy. I found the answer fascinating from the standpoint of Church History. I'll copy and paste it here but the actual question is HERE. (The links aren't alive in the copy/paste, but are live on the actual page) Anonymous

Maryellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-72867099978605132682008-01-05T19:46:00.001-06:002008-02-16T19:23:31.485-06:00

A must-read in the news today at WorldNetDaily. The attack on Christians by Hindu extremists began on Christmas Eve and still continues. Let's remember the persecuted Christians in our daily prayers. Those of us who live in Free Countries, can be thankful every day for the freedom to worship when and where we choose. There are many enemies of the cross living in your Country and mine, and the

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For a long time, I didn't understand the connection between Love and Forgiveness. As a child I was taught that God is Love and that He forgives our sins when we confess and repent, but I only knew those things as facts. They were not a reality to me until much later in life. I'll never forget the flood of feelings that rushed through me when I first realized that God really loved me as an

Maryellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-69444016099604678272008-01-01T12:30:00.000-06:002008-01-01T12:08:16.723-06:00

I woke up this morning with a feeling of well-being, after a couple of funky months. Immediately I began thanking God for that and telling Him how much I loved Him. They were the same words I had spoken when I was feeling lethargic, but today I spoke them with enthusiasm and fervor. That began a whole new train of thought. I questioned: 'Do I love God more when I'm feeling well than when I'm not

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Today is World Peace Day. Let us storm the Throne of Mercy and ask that each and every heart will be moved toward Peace, and that each of us may do our part in bringing that about - starting in our own family, our Community and our Nation. Let's continue to pray for our National Leaders and World leaders. I don't know what the answer is, but I know the One who does. May

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I'm breaking my self-imposed December blog silence to tell exciting news. Sometime in August 2008, we will have another great-grandchild! We learned this by phone earlier, but I'd rather you'd read the story HERE . The pregnant Mamma tells the story with full emotional impact on her blog. This will be the 2nd child for our Grandson Davey and Corin. We just met their daughter, Dakota, for

Maryellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-56397842683471789142007-11-29T21:50:00.000-06:002007-11-29T22:06:37.569-06:00

I'm experiencing a lot of anxiety these days. Hubby and I have both been sick since the 1st week of November - nothing serious - not to worry. We just are excessively tired day after day, and our brains are not working very well. At the end of the day, nothing much has been accomplished except the basic necessities, with little time for anything else. I'm facing the yearly task of sending

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I signed up at God Tube this evening, and while browsing, found this interview of Henry Hyde from 1999. The video was posted just today - on the day of his passing. I was never a fan of Henry Hyde, but after watching the video, I see I should have been cheering him on. I wasn't able to download the Video, but here is the link. I think you'll enjoy it.

Maryellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20674961.post-38105931888886069262007-11-29T19:30:00.001-06:002008-02-16T19:25:24.988-06:00

I found this Patriotic Holy Card at Holy Cards for Your Inspiration and decided it would make a great Prayer for Peace. "Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just." Thomas Jefferson Let us never stop praying for peace. But more importantly, let us never stop thanking God for what we have.

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