The Chicks like to travel, take in Catholic sights, and hear great speakers. Really, we like to attend any event to deepen our faith, grow closer to Christ, and learn more about His Church. There is a big Catholic world out there, and we love to explore it! 2009 was full of great Catholic experiences. [...]
January 5, 2010
Once I invited a bunch of my children’s school friends over for lunch at our home. It was the end of the school year, and we soon would be going our separate ways on summer vacation. One of the mothers wondered if there would be enough food, offering to go and pick up something for [...]
December 23, 2009
Some people dream of a white Christmas. Me, I dream of a “Martha Stewart” Christmas. All southern chicks know what I am talking about - a beautifully decorated tree adorned with perfectly wrapped and color coordinated packages; timely Christmas cards with smiling, happy children and a neatly groomed dog; creative handmade gifts for teachers and [...]
December 15, 2009
Because I am told to I go Regardless of the weather I go When I am tired I go For relief and restoration I go Desiring more of Christ I go And I am thankful… For the freedom that resides under authority For the wisdom of those who came before me For fewer mental gymnastics For a family gathering For communion with my Lord and Savior Chick “B”
December 7, 2009
I once read a suggestion (probably from the publication Magnificat) that we each, some time, write our own Magnificat. (Mary’s is recorded in the gospel of Luke 1: 46-55, at the time she was visiting her cousin Elizabeth). Here is mine for today: I pray that my soul will magnify you Lord, because I often rejoice [...]
November 30, 2009
The strangest thing happened to me one night when I was listening to my daughter describe details of a trip with her grandmother (my mother) to New York City. As she talked about their stroll through Little Italy, a flood of tsunami proportion hit me. Suddenly, I was transported back to a time in [...]
November 24, 2009
As Thanksgiving approaches, we have been counting our blessings. Like any good Southern Catholic Chicks, at the top of our list are always faith, family and friends. But there are a host of other things for which we are grateful. Here are just a few that we thought we would share. Feel free to add [...]
November 19, 2009
Dear Friends of the Chicks: While sippin’ some sweet tea on the front porch, we were reflecting on all the wonderful people that God has brought into our lives during our journey into the Church and since our confirmation. We are grateful for the acquaintances and friends that have encouraged us in our [...]
November 16, 2009
There is something comforting about standing with your family in the universal Church and professing the creed in Mass. Looking back on my Christian upbringing, I wouldn’t have put reciting the creed as high on my list of memorable religious experiences. However, upon reflecting on those foundational years of my faith, I [...]
November 8, 2009
Need a great recipe to take to the parish dinner? Why not pie? Need a dessert to take to your small group bible study? Why not pie? Need to welcome a new neighbor? Why not pie? If you want to bring back a great Southern tradition, why not bake a pie? Pies are easy to make and are [...]
January 9, 2010
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