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Saturday, October 31, 2009

All Hallow's Eve...

It's quite the perfect weather and mood for Halloween.
Tomorrow we celebrate All Saint's Day! So happy All Saint's to all of you!

Here's a little bit about St Genevieve, the Saint that my name comes from.

If you want to find out about your patron, you can probably find them here:

Patron Saints Index

When she was seven years old, Genevieve met Saint Germanus of Auxerre on his way to England. Germain befriended her because of her insistence on wanting to live her life for God, and prophesied her future sanctity. She took the veil at age 15. Prophesied invasions and disasters for Paris. Could read consciences and calm the possessed. When Paris was besieged by the Franks, she encouraged its defense, organized prayers for God’s protection of the city, and led an expedition for food to relieve the siege. Caused a church to be built on the tomb of Saint Denis. In 1129, the procession of her relics through Paris is believed to have ended an epidemic.

Born

422 at Nanterre near Paris, France

Died

500 at Paris, France
interred in the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Paris
relics destroyed in 1871

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Patronage

Friday, October 30, 2009

The Vampire Craze Explained...

H/T Creative Minority Report

Old Navy? Who's Doing Your Buying?

I am very curious about this. I found it on American Papist this morning.

I can't quite figure out why The Sacred Heart is showing up on a T-Shirt from Old Navy, a secular clothing outlet. I'm not complaining. I just wonder why? Is this to appeal to a certain culture?
The description reads like they just stumbled onto the design and thought it looked cool.
Well, I do love the Sacred Heart and I know that Our Lord uses every opportunity to gather souls to His Heart.
Hmmm...The medium might not understand the message, but that won't stop The Word, it never has.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

This Week We are Studying....

Epidemiological patterns of the H1N1 Virus within the domestic purview.

Yeah, we had a week off of school to enjoy the natural wonders of the human immune system:

Fever- Burns up those nasty little bugs

Sinus Congestion- This is how the upper respiratory system tries to flush out those nasty little buggies, and one reason we need to drink LOTS of water!

Sore Throat-This is where the sinus congestion hits the delicate nasal membranes, oh and the Lymph system hits back.

Coughing- This is how those precious lungs keep the very nasty bugs from setting up housekeeping.

Body Aches- What happens to your muscles and joints when your body is busy using all it's resources to kill nasty bugs. Literally, the war your body is fighting against them (boys love this image). And what happens when you don't drink enough water.

Exhaustion- The condition your body ends up in when it is using up all the ammo on nasty bugs. And what happens when you don't drink enough water.

We have had some very interesting discussions this week, and given the fact that I have three boys, these conversations are not really dinner table topics.
There is just nothing like the "hands-on" approach to education. This week we have gotten up close and personal with one of the most infamous critters in modern times.

We had a very interesting experience with some Holy Oil that I had been given for anointing. Thanks Jeannie! So this was also a week for Spiritual Growth as well.

We'll get back to Math, English, and Spelling next week, but I think we have learned enough about biology over the last few days to last the rest of the year....Thanks.

Pray HARD For Stellan!

Little Stellan turns one today, and he is lying in the hospital.
His little heart is not cooperating at all.
Please go to McMama's blog, read about this sweet little guy, this special family, and then pray, pray, pray!!!
This year has been so hard for them, and yet they are so upbeat and positive, and Stellan has done so well, despite his prognosis.
Many Blessings and Prayers on your Birthday, Sweet Stellan.