The cogs of my mind.

Obviously the cogs of my mind aren’t as large as the one’s pictured here…so I thought the best thing to do was ask for help from you blog-savvy folk out there in dealing with my ‘dilemma’.
Here’s the deal.
1. I’m sick and tired of the template I have but the last two times I changed it [...]

DECLARATION ON PROCURED ABORTION

Rome has spoken!
SACRED CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH~
DECLARATION ON PROCURED ABORTION
(excerpt)
14. Divine law and natural reason, therefore, exclude all right to the direct killing of an innocent man. However, if the reasons given to justify an abortion were always manifestly evil and valueless the problem would not be [...]

When Giving Birth is an Act of Selflessness

Lately there has been much discussion about the ending of life, I would like us to turn our attention amidst our interesting, though at times distressing discourse, to the gift of life.
Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla died at the age of 39 on April 28 1962, one week after giving birth to her daughter, Gianna Emanuela, [...]

If this is what it’s like now…

…what is it going to feel like when she leaves home!
My daughter left home this morning. No, she’s not a teen rebel (yet. I’m praying she doesn’t turn out like I did as a teenager) and I haven’t nagged her into deserting me at the age of 13…she’s just gone on holiday with her grandparents [...]

3rd Tuesday of the Novena to St. Martha

It isn’t too late to join in with our Novena to St. Martha. Remember, light a candle and pray this prayer for 9 consecutive Tuesdays, remember also to ask St. Martha to intercede for the prayer of your heart. This may be the third Tuesday since we began the Novena here, but anyone anywhere can [...]

On a Lighter Note.

And now for a little lighter viewing. Donna Boucher asked me if I would show off some of my stationary. As much as I would like to do so, time doesn’t permit me to do more than show a few pics of my favourite things.
As Audrey mentioned in the comments box of the other [...]

Catholic Teaching on Abortion

It would seem necessary at this point to ensure that all non-catholics are made aware of the CC teaching on abortion.
Canon Law ~
Can. 1329 §1 Where a number of persons conspire together to commit an offence, and accomplices are not expressly mentioned in the law or precept, if ferendae sententiae penalties were [...]

Pro Choice? You mean NO Choice..not for the baby at least!

***Warning*** Offensive*** Images*** alternative title ~ Live and let Die
Live and let die may well be the name of a Bond movie, but it’s also the situation of mother’s who opt for life while their babies are forcefully taken from their wombs and culled.
I wasn’t intending to blog about this this evening, I was hoping [...]

My Funny Fetish

Other girls have a thing about shoes and handbags, I have a thing about stationary.

It’s hereditary, both my mum and myself have worked in stationary sales…I also used to be a wickedly uncool secretary. Nothing at all like Miss Moneypenny, or if I was, there certainly wasn’t a Shaun Connery in sight…though I do have [...]

So i’m a tough old dame!

Julie posted this test on her blog and I couldn’t resist finding out what Dame I would be likened to…try it yourself to discover your inner damsel in a dress.

Barbara Stanwyck You scored 33% grit, 14% wit, 47% flair, and 21% class!

You’re a tough dame, a bit of a spitfire, and you [...]

The Papal Joker!

I may have missed this on other blogs, but I haven’t seen it anywhere. I just thought this was hilarious when I came across it on Zenit! and I couldn’t resist posting it here.
“Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Permit me to remain seated after such a strenuous day. This does not mean I wish to [...]

Feast Day of St. Monica, and I could use her intercession

I’m delighted to announce the Feast Day of St. Monica. What a lady she was in her lifetime. Both her son, St Augustine of Hipppo, and her husband converted to Catholicism as a result of her prayers on their behalf.
Prayer to St. Monica
Exemplary Mother of the great Augustine, you perseveringly pursued [...]

Can I take the pressure?

Deborah studying …like i’m going to look that cheery!Originally uploaded by ukok.

I’m not having second thoughts, really I’m not. But I’m wondering, do I have what it takes to train for 2 years to be a Diocesan Catechist?
In just one week I shall be sitting in front of theologians discussing the finer points of Catechesis…it [...]

Saints of the Day

According to my Liturgical Calendar, we (at least this side of the pond) are celebrating the feast of 3 saints today.
Let me introduce you to ~St Ninian ~ you can read more about him here

and then there’s Blessed Dominic,

more about him here.
And finally, St David Lewis

God Bless.

Under the weather.

I don’t know how a person can be ‘under the weather’ sometimes. Surely we’re either under the weather all the time, or in the weather all the time, but not just ‘under the weather’, sometimes. Weather, after all, is all around us. I would say it starts at floor level, if I was going [...]

Feast Day of St. Louis of France

Interesting things about St. Louis, King of France;
Born in 1226, Louis was crowned King at the ripe old age of 12. (some sources say 11)Seven years later he married a girl of 12 years of age.Their marriage produced 10 children. (some sources say 11)Louis fought in the Crusades.His Patron Saint was St. Francis.Louis was [...]

Feast Day of the Apostle St. Bartholomew

Michaelangelo’s glorious work depicts the flayed skin of St. Bartholomew . It’s all a bit gross, but if you look beyond that, you can appreciate that death by flaying is believed by many to have been the manner of his death. Others believe him to have been crucified or beheaded.
St. Bartholomew is [...]

2nd Tuesday of Novena to St. Martha

It isn’t too late to join in with our Novena to St. Martha. Remember, light a candle and pray this prayer for 9 consecutive Tuesdays, remember also to ask St. Martha to intercede for the prayer of your heart.
If you like, you can drop me a comment to let me know if you’re joining in [...]

Feast Day of St. Rose of Lima

Today is the feast day of St. Rose of Lima, read the interesting story of this great Saint.
Pray for us St. Rose!

Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary

I must admit that despite being a Brit, I’ve never been a royalist. At Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee, children throughout the country in primary school education received a momento of this occassion, a ‘mug‘ that had a lithographed image of Her Majesty on it’s side.
Getting anything from school that wasn’t a bad report, was a [...]

Who Do You Say I Am?

In today’s Gospel reading we hear of how it takes faith to make a believer, but that we have to be more than mere ‘believers’ in Christ. We have to acknowledge that Jesus was more than just a great 1st Century Rabbi with an amazing following.
Non Christians believe that much. Atheists can believe that Jesus [...]

A Female Priesthood?

Came across this, here
So we’re an archaic church in need of change. This get’s really old, really quick!
When will these women learn?
God Bless.

Feast Day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Today is the Feast Day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Doctor of the Church.
“Love is sufficient of itself; it gives pleasure by itself and because of itself. It is its own merit, its own reward. Love looks for no cause outside itself, no effect beyond itself. Its profit lies in the practice. Of all the [...]

I just need to say a few words..

I’ve noticed that more and more visitors are checking out my blog and some are even becoming regulars. GREAT!
I just wanted to let you to know that I really appreciate you stopping by. Please, let me know if you have enjoyed your visit, and even if you haven’t, let me know anyway and [...]

Everybody hurt’s sometimes

This looks to be an interesting journey in the making. A blog about an abused Catholic…but not the usual story. This has nothing to do with the Priesthood, compensation or slating the Holy Catholic Church!
God Bless