Today Is The Feast Day Of..

Sts. Simon & Jude..

On the home front we're almost done with our 1st 9wks..I can't believe time has flown by so fast.. All the kids are doing well in most subjects..The girls are just having a little trouble with Pre-Algebra & Algebra..But I wasn't very good at math come to think of it..We're trying to plan a field trip to the museum or some kind of History place..Ari & Trev are learning about the French & Indian War right now..

We've also been trying to keep up on current events..The health care crisis, and other important topics that we are interested in..The whole family watches Glenn Beck now too!!

Bob is almost done with his first semester of school..He's doing great!! We're so proud of him..

Recently we've had a few sick ones here..Trev & Jen are sick right now..Not the swine flu, H1N1 or whatever you want to call it..Just fevers & coughs..

I'll post some pics later of our recent activities..Which haven't been doing that much with Bob working & going to school..I still have to write some reviews (I'm behind on alot of things lately :) )

Here's to a Happy Halloween & A Blessed All Saints/All Souls Day!!

Today Is The Feast Day Of...

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque...You can find more information about St. Margaret Mary here..

And also today is the feast day of..

St. Gerard Majella..Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers..You can find more information about St. Gerard here..

St. Margaret Mary & St. Gerard...Pray for Us...

Today Is The Feast Day Of..

St. Teresa of Avila...

1 of the 3 Women Doctors of the Church..& Patroness of Headache Sufferers..

St. Teresa of Avila..Pray for Us

My Review Of..Crossing The Goal Playbook on the Virtues

I know what you're thinking.."Carmela, How can you review a book that is geard towards guys!!"..Well I figured that I watch "Crossing The Goal" with Bob, so why not read the book too..So when I saw the book on the review list I wanted to check it out..

"Crossing The Goal Playbook on the Virtures" is by Danny Abramowicz, Peter Herbeck, Brian Patrick, & Curtis Martin..The hosts of the show (of the same name)..It's an easy read (only about 97 pages long) but it's full of information for men (and might I say women)..It's mostly geared toward the men in our lives, but I found it easy to read and very interesting & faith filled..

The book starts out with the page called "Starting Formation" which offers men a quick prayer to the Lord to help them out..

Then there is the "How To Use This Playbook" page..It explains how each chapter is divided into 4 parts..Kickoff, Game Plan, The Red Zone, & The End Zone (which are also on the show)..It gives little discriptions of each..How it breaks down is that they show the problem with men today(Kickoff), Define & Learn the Facts of the problem (Game Plan), Get good advice from the team players or other men (The Red Zone) & A few practical & spiritual words from each of the guys that the men can apply to their lives (The End Zone)

The beginning of the chapter starts off with a "Pre-game" which is written by Brian Patrick..Then you go into the Kickoff, etc..

The book also has scripture verses to read, how to talk about the chapter (if you're in a group), and a "Game Plan Summary" & "Half Time" section (which is about some male Saint or person that showed that virtue)..

At the end of the chapters is a "Coaching Tip" by Danny Abramowicz..Which he offers a quick tip to use in the men's daily life..I especially like the tip of spending 15 mins in prayer & ask God to change you inwardly for 30 days..

For a men's book, I really got alot out of it..I found this book to be a good resource also to use in conjunction with the show (which I think it's meant to be used as)..These 4 men are all very good examples of what Catholic men, should & can be..I highly recommend this book for the man/men in your life..

This review was written as part of the Catholic book Reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on Crossing the Goal - Playbook on the Virtues

Today Is The Feast Of...

Our Lady Of Good Remedy..

You can find more information about her here..

Today Is The Feast Day Of..

Our Lady Of The Rosary...

I love the Rosary..We've been saying the Rosary as a family for awhile now..It's so wonderful to know that SO many people are coming back to this..Today we'll pray the Rosary, and pray for all the wonderful family, & friends in our lives..And also all the people on our Rosary intentions box..

Our Lady Of The Rosary..Pray for Us!!

Today is the Feast Day of...

St. Faustina Kowalska

Wow..Almost 3 days in a row & all of my all time favorite Saints are celebrating their Feast days!! How lucky are we!! I think we're very lucky to be able to celebrate & honor all of these Saints..St. Faustina ~ Pray for us!! Jesus I Trust In Thee!!

Today is the Feast Day of..

St. Francis of Assisi...

Along with St. Therese, St. Francis is another one of my favorite saints..I just love how he was with people, and with animals..On this day we usually sprinkle our pets with Holy water..There are some parishes around here that have a Blessing of the animals, but I think our pets would not be able to stay still for that..

Today is the Feast Day Of...

The Guardian Angels

Angel of God, my guardian dear to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule & guide..

And it's also my Mother-in-Law's Birthday..I don't have a picture of her, because she doesn't like having her picture taken..Happy Birthday Mom E! Hope you have a great day!

Today Is The Feast Day Of..

St. Therese of Lisieux..

St. Therese is one of my FAVORITE saints of all time..I have a certain fondness for her..I don't know why..The picture above is one of my faves of her..But this one below is by far the best in my opinion..

I had a better picture like this saved, but I don't know what happened to it..But that's St. Therese always at the foot of her beloved..Her life was so brief, but she made such an impact on the whole world..

St. Therese of Lisieux..Pray For Us..