January: 'While women may not become priests, Archbishop Cordileone clarifies that women do not in any way occupy second place. Instead, he pinpoints why women should be shown the highest respect and says that chivalrous practices such as holding a door open for a woman ought to be the norm. “A woman should walk out, ahead of the man, because she is the life-giver and, in holding a door for a woman, the man is recognizing her special place as the one who gives life.” He says that mantillas, or chapel veils, are a way for a woman to veil their sacredness: “In Christian worship what is sacred is veiled, women are sacred because they are the life-givers.” ~Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
February: Christ, be our Light!
The new pope knows that his task is to make the light of Christ shine before men and women of the world - not his own light, but that of Christ. ~Pope Benedict XVI
March: Too many children? That's like saying there are too many flowers!
April: Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
May: “Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”
June: Nature in the garden, a constant source of fascination.
July: Each life is a unique creation of God. Picture the possibility of each one - they are endless!
August: The 'back 40' of our daylily garden in full summer splendor.
September: Mr. Oliver is kind enough to share his pony friends with us.
October: Keeping the Faith for All Hallows Eve - St. Michael the Archangel costume from things around the house. Make it for your child:
November: King, the Belgian, is being retrained to be a carriage horse. He has a bit of practice before the kids can come along for a ride.
December: Advent, an integral spiritual preparation—especially in prayer and fasting—for Christmas.
Bonus shot #13 - Fall fun in the leaves.
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