The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
St. Tarcisius
Early Saturday morning I was going to pop in some pictures and post this post — but the site was down. And down it remained all weekend! I wasn't going to try to deal with it on a Sunday (or ask anyone else to). I tried not to think about it.
That was not a good feeling. The blog is backed up… somewhere… somewhere secure. But not to be able to get to it is another thing entirely, and suddenly the idea that there is a place, LMLD, that exists… on the internet… made me realize that if it just disappeared there would be no good way to replace it or even to explain to someone what it is and what it means to us and to many of our readers. I'm still torn up about all the comments that we lost when we switched over to this platform (not all, but many). By this morning I was in full offering-up mode — offering up ten years of something dear to me — trying not to get upset.
So I'm pretty relieved that we are indeed here, wherever here is — that the hosting company took the time to figure out what was going on (I guess; it sort of seems like they don't exactly know but they fixed it anyway). Thank you for being here too!
Phew!
So please forgive a Saturday's {bits & pieces} here on a Monday!
Blessed Imelda
We have another wonderful giveaway for you from Sue Dow, In the Loft — again, just in time for First Holy Communion season and all those other younger child gift-giving needs — or for your own little ones. How about Mother's Day?
When we first had a giveaway for Sue's sweet little wooden saint figures, she sent me two “review copies” — a Madonna and Child and a Blessed Imelda (so really apt, as she is the patron of the “Little Oratory“!).
After a couple of years, I can definitively say that they are small but sturdy, just right for little hands and minds to play with (in that serious play that encourages the child's inner life).
Mother Mary
Sue has graciously offered our readers a Mother Mary, Blessed Imelda, or St. Tarcisius. The value of each figure is $40. Sue encourages custom orders (prices in her shop range from $8 to $290) — find her designs in her Etsy shop and on Instagram and Facebook.
To win a saint figure, go FOLLOW Sue's Instagram account and leave a comment HERE on the blog telling us that you have done so!
On to our links!
- As regular readers here know, sacred music is a topic we're always thinking about.* Does it matter? Dr. Peter Kwasniewski gives examples and explanations: Part I and Part II.
- A baseball play for the ages: Chris Coughlin front-flips his way to a run. Like, does a tumble worthy of a gymnast, while scoring a point at home plate! A must-see!!
- My friend Bo Bonner, whom I met when I spoke at Newman University in Wichita, writes a winsome piece here on the fittingness of the sacraments.
In the Liturgical Year:
- Happy feast, today, of St. Joseph the Worker: “In every type of labor we are obeying the command of God given in Genesis 2:15 and repeated in the responsory for the Office of Readings. The responsory for the Canticle of Zechariah says that “St. Joseph faithfully practiced the carpenter's trade. He is a shining example for all workers.” In particular let us pray for St. Joseph's intercession for husbands and fathers!
- I can't let go of this one, even though it was Saturday: Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church! “Unbelievable were her austerities, her miracles, her ecstasies… The priests associated with her, having received extraordinary faculties of absolution, were unable to accommodate the crowds of penitents… She weaned Italy away from an anti-pope, and made cardinals and princes promise allegiance to the rightful pontiff. She journeyed to Avignon and persuaded Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome.” And she was the youngest of twenty-five children! (I feel like her mom deserves a shout-out!)
From the archives:
- *There's so much to say about music in the liturgy, so much to think about. Here is my take on what Cardinal Ratzinger (later Benedict XVI) said about it (part of my Spirit of the Liturgy series).
- About once a week I see someone posting on Facebook to ask if their young child should read a book the theme or tone of which is more suited to a mature person. Yet, as C. S. Lewis remarked, a book for a child ought to be enjoyable to an adult as well. So how to navigate these waters? First, know that I have some stellar book lists for you. And then, there's this post about whether it's wise to give your child free rein when choosing what to read.
- And of course, the recent birth announcements! Baby Sebastian and Baby Josephine! (You can see why we haven't been posting a ton lately!)
To win a saint figure, go FOLLOW Sue's Instagram account and leave a comment HERE on the blog telling us that you have done so!
We will pick a winner on Friday!
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Michele Chronister says
I followed Sue’s Instagram!!
Beth says
I followed Sue’s Instagram!!
Emily says
Oh, these are just darling! I went to Sue’s instagram account and am following her!
Anna Bloomfield says
Just came back from Sue’s instagram. This is beautiful and I love Saint Imelda.
Samantha Mccarty says
Followed sue on Instagram! Love this blog ❤️
Kristi says
I followed her account! Lovely little figures. Thanks for holding the giveaway!
mandamum says
SOOO glad you’re back! I was hoping it was just my browser, but I got on this weekend to try to read your “reasonably clean” posts alongside the “showing a house with small children and homeschooling” post, and was reduced to reading through Google search’s cache feature.
Corina says
I’m glad that your site is up again, but I agree with you that this internet thing seems very much not in our control…We just don’t stop to think much about it, as it is so convenient from so many points of view. That said, I do hope you will write THE book we (I, at least – but I guess I’m not the only one) are all waiting for 🙂
BridgetAnn says
Yes! I think I mentioned it here before as well. Cut and paste all of your posts, print them, bind them together and sell it! The LMLD book 🙂
Kate S says
I followed her account! These are just lovely-looking forward to perusing 🙂
Sue Klejeski says
Following In The Loft’s Instagram. Look at all that beautiful CGS stuff!
jennifer brown says
Done. I love Sue’s work. Such high quality products.
Cassidy says
I followed her account. What a fun giveaway!
CMerie says
I follow Sue on Instagram. Thank you for this opportunity! I’ve loved these for awhile, but they are never in the budget! I also wanted to tell you that the videos you posted last week will come in handy this week for us, as we are battling colds, and daddy leaves for a month Thursday. Perfect timing for us! A spare a prayer for my traveling husband and for success in his work please?
PS, I’m glad the site is back up. I was almost panicked also. So much left to read! So many things to go back and read! It can’t be lost!
Amy Saisbury says
I followed her, I LOVE her work and would love to win some and donate them to our CGS Atrium
Katy says
I followed her account 🙂 her paintings are beautiful
Amy says
I already follow her on Instagram! Her work is so beautiful — true artistry. Thank you for the chance to win!!
And I’m glad your blog is back up! Technology is such a stressful blessing, at times.
Kelsey says
Following Sue! I’m glad you guys are back.
Christy says
I followed Sue on Instagram. The figures are beautiful!
Anjanette Barr says
Beautiful! I followed her (I’m @anjanettebarr on IG). We are working toward making a little oratory in our home!
Sara says
Followed! Beautiful figures !
Monica K says
Following her (@materfortis) Such beautiful art!
Dominika Ramos says
Followed Sue’s instagram! My 18mo old loves little wooden figurines and I’ve been meaning to get some saint ones but I’m not a huge fan of the peg doll look. Sue’s are lovely!
Adele says
I’ll be honest the only reason I didn’t panic when the site wasn’t there was because I’ve printed out the articles I love the most (I might have a whole binder full). I’m so glad its back.
Alexia says
Following Sue!
Amelia says
Ooh, definitely following her now. I think the forms strike a great balance between being simple vs. being oversimplified.
Raquel says
I looked at Sue’s instagram account but I didn’t follow it because I don’t have any social media accounts myself (I just lurk, LoL). So many giveaways these days exclude those of us who don’t do Facebook, Twitter etc :(. Please give us Luddites a chance!
Cami says
I’m with you, Raquel! It stinks to miss giveaways due to intentionally avoiding social media. Sad face.
Mary says
agree!
Nicole says
Followed on Instagram. I’m sooo glad the site is safe! I’ve told multiple moms they NEED to comb the archives and follow the blog in the last few months!
Laura says
Following Sue. Thanks
elizabeth mary says
I follow Sue’s Instagram account (I followed under “hungeringforbeauty”). Thanks so much for hosting such a beautiful giveaway 🙂
Peace and joy!
Hannah Jasmine Hilgendorf says
Following Sue. I would love to win Blessed Imelda for my daughter – she’s just two and a half and already yearns for the day when she can “‘ceive Jesus” on her tongue at Mass. Such a beautiful desire and one to encourage!
Katie says
Love Sue’s work- I follow her on Instagram 🙂
Kathleen says
Following Sue’s Instagram.
Cara says
Been following her Etsy shop but I am now following Sue on Instagram! <3
Susanna Cover says
Following sue on Instagram! Such lovely pieces!
Jessica says
Saw the giveaway on Instagram and followed Sue’s shop. Very pretty figures!
Rachel Kratz says
I followed Sue’s Instagram
Maddy says
Followed!
Ann says
Followed. Beautiful works. St Joseph, pray for us.
Kimberlee says
Wonderful article about de Gaulle and his daughter, thank you. I know well how these special ones give ‘heart and inspiration’ like no other.
Cathy says
The statues are lovely! I am now following the Instagram and look forward to browsing.
Chelsea Clarkson says
Followed! I adore her work AND your blog!
Chelsea Clarkson says
Followed! Love her work and your delightful blog!
Claire Rebecca says
I followed Sue on Instagram
Kathy says
I followed Sue! I just got a little May altar set up yesterday, and I would love to have a Mary that is accessible to the kids.
Faith says
Dear Leila,
You had me worried. I am so glad you’re back. I read your blog almost every day and find it has become a big part of my norm to have my tea with LMLD. It sets my pace with the world most days. Happy all is well!
Faith
Laurel says
Following Sue and love her work!
Deb H says
I followed! I’ve seen her name and her work pop up all over the others I follow on IG, so following her is probably long overdue. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway.
Anamaria says
I favorited her etsy shop and sent it to my sister-in-law, who is in charge of CGS at our parish… but I didn’t follow her on instagram because I’m in the semi-luddite camp, too. (Certainly no where near true luddite. I am hosting a an afternoon tea for a friend who is having a baby, and I sent paper invites because she wasn’t sure all her sisters had email addresses. One of the sisters called to accept the invitation and… asked my how to get to my house. That hasn’t happened in years, even at our old house where google was wrong.)
Glad you didn’t lose everything and I hope you have it on a computer somewhere in case that happens… “take a shower” needs to be re-read about two months and maybe again at a year after a baby. That post alone is worth gold.
Christine G. says
I followed Sue too! I’m so glad you are back. I’m making my way through Dinner Every Day with a notebook this time, and was dismayed that it didn’t work on Saturday. Thank you!
Mary Beth says
I followed her account. Beautiful!
Jana says
I followed Sue! Such pretty little figures. My kids would love them.
Anne says
I followed In the Loft in Instagram!
Jennifer G. Miller says
I love Susan Dow’s work! They are some of my favorite atrium pieces! I’d love to win another one.
Stephanie says
Following Sue! Yes to good, inner growth kind of play!
Rachel says
I followed on instagram!
Colleen says
Hope I’m not too late! Just followed Sue on Instagram. Beautiful.
Emily says
Followed! I love CGS and her figures are stunning.
Emily F says
Followed!!! My children attend CGS and her figures are stunning!
Mary Ann Van Atta says
I followed the talented Sue Dow’s instagram!
Janice says
I follow Sue on Instagram! Thank you!
Evelyn says
Following her! Now I need to do some research on Saint Tarcisius and Blessed Imelda!
Maureen says
I followed too. Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Christine Kielhorn says
Following Sue on IG! (@2cmk) Thank you!!