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the Red Sock Diaries: Called to Prayer
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Friday, February 24, 2012. I love this prayer. I pray it often, share it regularly, and pray, too, that the desires of my heart truly be conformed to the sentiments it expresses. Prayer for Ordering a Life Wisely. O, merciful God, grant that I may. And bring to perfect completion. Whatever is pleasing to You for the praise and glory of Your name. Put my life in good order, O my God. And that in my fai...
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the Red Sock Diaries: January 2012
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Tuesday, January 24, 2012. There is an appointed time for everything,. And a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to be silent, and a time to speak. I have been wary of government intervention in the private affairs of citizens, but never before have I felt myself (or a group with which I identify myself) singled out and targeted because of a moral conviction. To say that I am shaken is...
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the Red Sock Diaries: June 2011
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Monday, June 13, 2011. I watched these updates trickle out slowly against the backdrop of other friends' weddings, sports events, news commentary, work news, pregnancy updates.their lives. Their lives continued on while another family's came to a screeching halt. The sameness of their days was dizzying next to the picture of lives that are forever different. Then came the photos.
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the Red Sock Diaries: June 2012
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Thursday, June 14, 2012. What do YOU think of? Almost a year ago, I posted the following note to my Facebook page. I got some interesting and compelling responses, but I feel the time has come for a broader forum. Would you please leave me a comment below? The more responses, the better! Thank you so much! What do you think of when you hear or say. I'm tagging some friends whose opinions I know are ve...
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the Red Sock Diaries: November 2011
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Sunday, November 27, 2011. Familliar Path, New Perspective. Yeah, I know. But it's the first week of Advent, which marks the beginning of the Liturgical Year. This year, we Catholics began using a new translation of the Mass.a bit of an adventure to be sure. It is a beautiful translation, though, and I'm looking forward to growing comfortable with it in the coming months. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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the Red Sock Diaries: Reconsidering Martha: On Musicians at Mass
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Monday, September 1, 2014. Reconsidering Martha: On Musicians at Mass. Mary and Martha. We're all familiar with the story in Mark's gospel. Martha is rushing about, serving guests, while Mary sits at Jesus' feet. Martha says to Jesus, "tell her (Mary) to help me! Jesus says no, she has "chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her." The end. Right? Diction, pronunciation, how many verses?
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the Red Sock Diaries: Basics
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Sunday, February 5, 2012. It’s been a challenging couple of weeks for my brain. The political world has squarely taken aim at some of my fundamental beliefs about human life, and has declared null and void the right of Catholic institutions to adhere to those beliefs as a matter of conscience. It’s gotten personal. And how does faith have any relevance in secular politics? Be still, my aching spirit.
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the Red Sock Diaries: August 2011
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Tuesday, August 16, 2011. We were just getting ready to send the boys up to bed Sunday night, and DH was flipping through the Classical Channel on the Roku and found a recording of Beethoven's 9th symphony with Kurt Masur conducting the French National Orchestra. He told the boys that if they would sit still, he'd let them watch it. (! Joy, beautiful spark of divinity. Daughter of Elysium,. Glad, as H...
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the Red Sock Diaries: October 2011
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Sunday, October 30, 2011. No Storm Can Shake My Inmost Calm. In God's hands, as was I. In the stillness, gratitude became my strength. I am so grateful. I am so grateful. I am so grateful. For kind words from sincere hearts. I am so grateful. That medically, this loss was a simple one: early, uncomplicated, and without cause to fear future complications. I am so grateful. I am so grateful. Truth remai...
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the Red Sock Diaries: April 2011
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The Red Sock Diaries. What went right when things went wrong: a journal of God's grace in a mom's world. Friday, April 22, 2011. What Wondrous Love is This. O Sacred Head Surrounded. Tuesday, April 5, 2011. If I were suddenly anonymous, what would I do? How would I be different than I am every day of my life now? And perhaps more importantly, if there would be some significant difference, what's holding me back now? Next up, I’d like to think I’d hold my tongue more if I were anonymous. I...The New Litur...