Now You are Six. (via The Wonderwheel)

I’d like another chance at being six but hopefully old age won’t be it. Here’s a mom’s view of the wonder of six and most of all her Lyle.

Now You are Six. Dear Lyle, Once upon a time, you were a little baby. An extremely cute one, at that. See over there to the left? There's some proof. But sweetheart, that was a long time ago. Because today you are six. Six is an age that sounds old. That's because it is. Yes, you're starting first grade soon and maybe someday when you're all grown up and reading this you'll laugh about your silly mama thinking first grade was old and mature. In order to think so, … Read More

via The Wonderwheel

“I Came to Carmel to Save Souls and to Pray for Priests.” (via Carmelite Sisters’s Blog)

I posted this some time ago, but the Holy Spirit gives it the breath of eternity and Pentecost.

These words from St. Therese really do encapsulate what is at the heart of every Carmelite. Our Holy Mother, St. Teresa of Jesus (from Avila) wanted her daughters to be at the spiritual service of those who are at the front lines: priests. I am reminded of this daily in many ways. It was, in fact, the most attractive aspect of Carmel for me when I was looking into religious life and now it is my greatest joy to pray and sacrifice for priests. A f … Read More

via Carmelite Sisters’s Blog