New Blog Roll Members - June 17, 2009
>> Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Please Help Support Catholic Mothers Online
>> Friday, June 12, 2009
One of the things that I pay for to keep the blogroll running smoothly (the form that people submit their information on) is about to expire. I have always paid for the license for this out of my own pocket, just as I have paid for the hosting of the blog roll (which could have been free, but it included that ads would pop up every single time anyone clicked on any of the links).
I was hoping that today, I might be able to come to you and see if even just a few of you might be willing to donate just a few dollars (even a dollar!) through Paypal so that running the blogroll doesn't continue to cost me money. It doesn't horribly expensive, but I am easily spending $40 - $60/year on it, as well as all of the time involved. The blogroll is not something that I want to make money on, but it's hard to know that it costs me money.
If you feel called to donate just a couple of dollars, please visit the Catholic Mothers Online blog and click on the Paypal button on the right sidebar.
If you would rather not donate, but you have a family friendly business and would like to talk about buying an ad near the top of the sidebar here at the blog, I would love to discuss that as well.
Thank you, and please know that I will not make a practice of these kinds of posts.
Review of new book: Praying Scripture for a Change
>> Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Today's Guest Article is from Tara from Modern Catholic Mom.
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"If we want to hear God in our prayer the first step is reading well." p. 43I had the opportunity to review ''Praying Scripture for Change' as a part of the review program the Catholic Company provides. 'Praying Scripture for Change' can be viewed and purchased here.
'Praying Scripture for change- An Introduction to Lectio Divina' by Dr. Gray is a phenomenal read about how to use Scripture to pray. Unfortunately my cradle Catholic tendencies have rendered my Bible reading pretty sad. It's not that I don't know the absolute importance of God's written Word, I do. It's more that I have never made the firm commitment to use Scripture as a means of prayer. (Making the commitment now!)
Besides all the amazing quotes placed throughout the book, Dr. Gray provides specific instructions about HOW to use Scripture as prayer. And Dr. Gray.... we need the HOW!
His instruction includes:
Lectio: Read well, slow down, ask who, what, where, and when
Meditatio: Meditate- digging below the surface, ask why
Oratio: Dialogue (inner), bringing the passage to God in prayer, how does it apply to our lives?
Contemplatio: Contemplation, 'a restful gaze upon the author of all beauty and wonder
Operatio: living out our faith with virtue
This book requires careful reading and processing. It requires the reader to take their time and to really understand what direction is being provided (kind of what Dr. Gray is telling the reader to do when reading Scripture). But the best part is it truly is written for the common lay person. I have picked up many a book that was WAY over my head. This book truly meets the reader at a realistic place. The book provides concrete examples of how to utilize the steps Dr. Gray provides. I love that Dr. Gray reminds the reader that Jesus is the one who teaches us to pray through the written Word. Christ had to teach his disciples 'how' to pray!
'Praying Scripture for a Change' is not just a book. It is an opportunity to spiritually mature in a way that incorporates Scripture. Other faiths really have a wonderful grasp on the importance and wonder of the Bible. Dr. Gray provides the Catholic with an opportunity to embrace Scripture and take it to heart. I highly recommend this book.
A few of my favorite lines:
"The reason anyone anywhere at anytime has ever been moved to prayer is because God, by His Spirit, was drawing him toward him." p. 7
" In short, God doesn't just teach us how to pray; His Spirit empowers us to pray". p. 8
"We must always keep in mind that prayer is God's invitation to enter into an intimate relationship of love and life with him. If we forget that this is what is happening when we pray, we start treating prayer as a simply an obligation, as a hoop that must be jumped through in order to avoid offending God and provoking His displeasure." p. 8
"Scripture is living and active, and so it ever remains God's Word spoken to whomever has the courage to pick it up and receive it". p. 16
"Scripture is a love letter from our Divine Bridegroom, and, like the saints, we too should eagerly and often read the Scriptures and hear there the voice our Beloved speaking to us". p. 17
Make sure to check out other amazing books and products at http://www.catholiccompany.com/
Tara makes the magic happen over at http://moderncatholimoms.blogspot.com. Read more...
Catholic Business Spotlight: Hair Bows 4 Life
>> Sunday, June 7, 2009
Have you ever try to find something cute for your girl's hair but had no luck?
That was my story, with 3 girls with lots of hair, I needed to come up with something! So I started to make hair bows for the girls, and then I was inspired to sell these bows to friends and family.
But I just did not want a new business, I wanted to do something more with these bows. That is when Hair Bows 4 Life was started.
Hair Bows 4 Life aims to raise awareness and support for the unborn and sanctity of human life by giving back 10% of each sale into the Pro-Life Community. We have raised about $50, so far, towards the Pro-life in one month of operation. We have sent money to Birthright.
We have all types of bows, but one that seems to be a big hit are the Religious Bows, where we place a religious medal (of your choice) on the bow. In the past, we had done the Blessed Mother, St.Elizabeth Anne Seton, and Mother Teresa, just to name a few.
We also started a program called "A Bow for A Girl." For a donation of $5, we make and send a nice Princess Pink Bow to orphanage girls who live in orphanages run by the Missionaries of Charity, a Mother Teresa Order. These girls will have a sense of beauty not because of a bow but more because they are God's Little princess!
So, check us out at Hairbows4life.com. Thank you and God bless, Cecilia Escobedo
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New Blog Roll Members - June 4, 2009
>> Thursday, June 4, 2009
Welcome to all of our newest members! If you have a minute today, go greet one of the new members and let them know that you saw their link on our blog today!
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I'm a Bit Behind in Updates
>> Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Just wanted to let everyone know that things have been extra busy around here lately, and I'm behind in processing requests to join. Not horribly behind, mind you, but a bit farther behind than I want to be.
It's on my to do list for this weekend -- promise!
So, while you wait for me, why not take a minute to answer a fun question --
If you have one, what is your confirmation name?
(Mine is Martha.)
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