http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty Thoughts and writings from a wife, new mother, and Catholic high school theology teacher who's strength can only come from heaven. Thu, 01 May 2008 20:40:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fr. Winslow! I am participating in the CSS (Catholic Scripture Study) series covering Acts of the Apostles.  Not only do we read the chapters of Acts, complete questions for futher reflection (Shout Out to Steve Ray too), but we also watch 30 minute talks given by Fr. Winslow.  These talks have ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/05/01/and-the-shout-out-goes-to/ Here we go! 1. The rules of the game get posted on the beginning. 2. Each player answers the rules about himself. 3. At the end of the post, the player tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they’ve ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/05/01/tagged-by-my-husband/ If you didn't get to hear the Pope's homily today, then here it is. http://www.ewtn.com/USPapalVisit08/words/index.asp I highly suggest ALL people to read it.  Our Holy Father has clearly stated our mission, and we must act or continue to act in the way of Truth.   There's so much I could say about this, but ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/04/17/the-popes-homily-today/ Welcome to the U.S. Papa!!!  We love you...the people of our country need your message of Truth!  May your trip here be fruitful and blessed! Happy Birthday! On a completely different note...congratulations Andy!!  You did an AMAZING job on EWTN the other night.  We are so proud of you!! http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/04/16/welcome-papa/ I have now taught at a Catholic high school for five years and have learned so much about our society, esp. the youth.  Sometimes students come to me for advice on various issues, and other times comments are made in the classroom.  So...parents...here's some advice coming from someone who talks to the ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/04/14/top-ten-ways-for-parents-to-help-their-teens/ As you know, the Tigers lost the National Championship.  My family and I are HUGE fans, so we were greatly affected by the loss.  That's right the loss...it literally felt like we lost a loved one.  I know I went through a bout of depression Monday! :) I was not only upset because we were so ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/04/10/i-still-love-you/ I can't believe it's Holy Week!!!  I love Holy Week, but haven't really been feelin' it here lately.  Have you??  Let me tell you what's been going on.  My aunt has been ill with liver problems for over a year.  This illness escalated and on Saturday she received a phone call for ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/03/20/observing-holy-week/ My son is 8 months old and he does some of the funniest things.  His new thing is to stop whatever he's doing when we pray before meals.  He sees and hears the sign of the cross and stops!!  When we're finished, he continues on. Families, I encourage you to teach ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/03/11/youre-never-too-young-to-pray/ In case you haven't seen my profile, I'm a freshman theology teacher at a Catholic high school.  There are some days that I love my job, esp. when the students behave and understand Truth, but then there are those days!  If you are a teacher, you know what I mean ... http://catholicdestination.com/community/khirarotty/2008/03/07/god-give-me-strength/