My life right now:
Minding these seedlings, needing desperately to clean this room (the parts not pictured, and the part pictured too, just doesn't look like it online).
Almost done with final edits of volume 3 of The Summa Domestica.
New slip for family baptismal gown cut out; just needs to be sewn and embellished. (More on that later, I hope; it's for Deirdre's baby, due after Easter!)
Holy Week and Easter food plans yet unmade.
So… on to our links!
bits & pieces
- Were you aware of a huge tanker that is stuck across the Suez Canal, blocking it completely? Some photos from space showing the embarrassing and inconvenient (to say the least) problem. Reminds me of how moms of big families feel when they have to drive a Suburban down a narrow lane…
- Short article on the legacy of John Senior, a teacher who I venture to say, based on the fact that you are reading here on this blog, has influenced you, whether you know it or not.
- In the course of the discussion about C. S. Lewis in last week's post, I came across this article that I have linked to in the past, but it's worth reading again (the title alone is inspiring!): The Greatness of Insignificant Service
- An overview of the rites of the pre-reformed Holy Week — how this liturgical season used to be celebrated.
- If you want to have a resource of statements and informative articles, go to this post on Happy Despite Them
from the archives
liturgical living
St. John Damascene, Doctor of the Church (old calendar)
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Mary says
I did not know the happy news that Deirdre is once again expecting a baby! (Did I miss that announcement somewhere along the line?!) Is this her fifth child, or am I thinking of Rosie who has four beautiful children?
Leila says
She announced it on IG I think! And yes, this is her fifth! We are so excited!
Jennifer says
That basket!! What if it was the basket Moses was in! Whoa!
Lisa G. says
Oh my. An interesting thought.
Mary Eileen says
Another great essay re CS Lewis.
I can’t stop telling people that we are living through That Hideous Strength at this very moment in almost every particular.
While they may not look like those of the Old Testament, we actually do have prophets of the modern era!
Leila says
That Hideous Strength is basically a documentary.
Genevieve says
My Saturday morning reading, every Saturday. Thank you, Leila!
Leila says
Thank you, Genevieve, for coming by!
Kelsey says
We have the pre-1955 holy week 🙂 🙂 🙂
Darinka says
So do we 🥰 we are very blessed here in Albury, Australia.
Lisa G. says
I guess I need to read That Hideous Strength.