tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86972926229463599442012-02-16T22:07:17.370-06:00Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-91142767774501445512010-12-06T19:45:00.000-06:002010-12-06T19:45:35.375-06:00

I must say that I really did not know what oplatki was when I agreed to review it for Aquinas and More. I was excited when I received the package to see what they looked like. They were thin wafers that were cream or rose colored. With them came envelopes and little cards explaining the history and tradition of oplatki. I shared these with my friends and family to get their views on oplatki as

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-60966003430299939132010-09-11T09:46:00.001-05:002010-09-11T09:46:48.116-05:00

Nine years ago today I was sitting in a fifth grade classroom at the beginning of the day. We did not know what was going on when the principle ran into the room to talk with our teacher who happened to be the vice-principal. They turned on the TV in the room to the news. We watched a replay of the first plane hit the first tower. We saw it live as the second plane hit the second tower. We

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-56981894300648276762010-09-01T13:28:00.000-05:002010-09-01T13:28:02.449-05:00

I originally purchased The Truth of Catholicism by George Weigel as a textbook for an introductory course in Catholicism while in my freshman year of college. This book was very informative. It addresses ten of the most common questions that will be asked about Catholicism in the book’s ten chapters: -    Is Jesus the Only Savior?: Christ and the Conquest of Our Fears -    Does Belief in God

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-33933875955893244102010-09-01T13:25:00.002-05:002010-09-01T13:25:35.980-05:00

This book, Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed, was a supplementary book for a Theology course I took in my freshman year of college. Looking at the title, ‘Theology for Beginners,’ I thought this book would be a quick, easy read. I was wrong. The book is a hard read because it is addressing topics that are hard for the mind to grasp.The chapters devoted to the Trinity were the hardest for me

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-86546855774263455422010-09-01T13:23:00.002-05:002010-09-01T13:23:46.241-05:00

I picked up Time for God by Jacques Philippe at a local Catholic bookstore the day before I would be flying. It was a nice, short book that I figured I could read on the eight-hour flight cross-country. This book became more than just a “plane” book for me; it changed my prayer life. The subtitle on the title page is ‘A Guide to Mental Prayer.’ Philippe explains mental prayer simply for “a world

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-53305682432264973592010-09-01T13:19:00.001-05:002010-09-01T13:23:05.283-05:00

Heaven’s Song: Sexual Love as it was Meant to Be by Christopher West was actually the first book on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body that I picked up. This book is based on talks that John Paul II never gave. These talks were on the Song of Songs. After reading this book I went back to the Bible and reread the Song of Songs. On my own, I never would have pulled out all that Christopher West

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-12869424000009487882010-09-01T06:56:00.000-05:002010-09-01T06:56:37.072-05:00

I have been trying for the past two days to respond to a comment left on my blog but for some reason blogger is being crazy and not letting me. Thanks so much for reading, Grace. I actually made my background using pictures I took at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I used Photoshop Elements and just played around until I got it to look like I wanted it.

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-25905550735103168862010-08-23T11:06:00.000-05:002010-08-23T11:06:21.093-05:00

I have been a subscriber of the Magnificat magazine for a little over a year. I really love this little magazine that comes every month. It is one of the best purchases I made for myself. Originally, I had thought to use this only for the daily Mass readings. I have now found that I also read the short editorials and the explanation on a piece of art. I find that even if I am not able to attend

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-45863801682293260072010-06-29T08:20:00.000-05:002010-06-29T08:20:04.968-05:00

This is an exact copy of what I have in my sidebar. I'm just putting it in a post for those of you who read my blog in a reader. If you have any questions/comments (or want to tell me your Tumblr account if you have one), please leave me a comment.  There is a link in the body of the text but I don't know if you will see it in a reader.  Have a great Tuesday all! So, I've been feeling like when

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-40060319724895280502010-06-24T11:40:00.000-05:002010-06-24T11:40:03.666-05:00

Today is just one of those days when I'm really happy that I only work part of the day. It is absolutely beautiful outside and I'm stuck in here...

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-49300644514364871142010-06-22T18:04:00.000-05:002010-06-22T18:04:06.626-05:00

 First I want to apologize for not posting in a while. My life has gotten very hectic, especially for a summer. I'll try my hardest to post at least once a week. Don't hold me to it though because when life happens it happens and takes my attention way before this blog. Read More Daybooks here! Outside my window... I can see the sky! It is sunny and clear today for the first day in a

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-68510869407429207632010-05-23T08:17:00.000-05:002010-05-23T08:17:28.258-05:00

The girl I asked for prayers for a week or so ago had her 6th birthday today. It is also the day that she has gone to be with Jesus and Mary in heaven. I ask for prayers for the repose of her soul and for her whole family.  

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-3643042010536672122010-05-18T19:49:00.000-05:002010-05-18T19:49:27.252-05:00

Read More Daybooks here! Outside my window... flowers at last!! I am thinking... about what I want to do this summer... and I still don't know! I am thankful for... the beautiful weather we've had the last few days... it has been AMAZING! From the kitchen... my mom is chopping up rhubarb... we have a ton of it. I am wearing... my work polo and a gray skirt. I am creating... an assortment of

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-58543798608318742482010-05-11T21:43:00.000-05:002010-05-11T21:43:38.698-05:00

Wow, the past week has really flown by. I find it hard to believe that I have been home for a whole week! It seems like I just left campus. I started my summer job this week. I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. I requested the Wednesday off because then I only have to survive two 8-hour days in a row and that is a relief just thinking about it. Tomorrow I am planning on spending the day

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-36772454154970284292010-04-29T11:06:00.000-05:002010-04-29T11:06:05.461-05:00

 I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while. School was getting very hectic as finals approached with papers, projects, and other such fun school stuff. Today is my day to breathe… it is Reading Day. I don’t understand why it is “reading” instead of “study”… Finals start tomorrow, but not for me. My first final (I have five!) is 8am on Saturday. I also don’t understand why there are finals on a

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-58461691476653071162010-04-11T10:33:00.002-05:002010-04-11T10:33:20.943-05:00

I just want to take a few moments to wish you all a very blessed Divine Mercy Sunday!  And since it is still the Easter Season... Happy Easter!

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-19071773042798928802010-04-06T19:30:00.000-05:002010-04-06T19:30:15.318-05:00

Read More Daybooks here! Outside my window... I can hear the birds and let me tell you they are quite annoying when they wake you up with their chatter because you forgot to close the window! I am thinking... about how much I am going to miss this campus when I am home for the summer in one month.  It is very hard to believe that this semester has gone by so very fast! I am thankful for... all

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-63448120600066103772010-04-02T17:23:00.000-05:002010-04-02T17:23:10.554-05:00

I am going to link to something I think everyone should read. I really, really liked this and it deserves re-posting on this blog.Enjoy, my friends and have a blessed Triduum!The Thin Veil: As I clench my spear...As I clench my spear, I look at him. I don’t know what to think.It is quiet now. All is still.An hour ago, the dust was stirred up, hovering above the feet of many people.They were

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-68596618834229329582010-03-23T15:28:00.000-05:002010-03-23T15:28:40.371-05:00

Read More Daybooks here! Outside my window... it has been raining all day.  There was a pretty cool thunderstorm last night that included hail though. I am thinking... how much I miss Spring Break and my family. I am thankful for... all of my friends here that are some of the most amazing people ever! I am wearing... a grey skirt and red top along with a black cardigan. I am going... to be

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-10521393594780967192010-03-11T19:36:00.000-06:002010-03-11T19:36:04.908-06:00

Yippee!  I found time to write this post!  Enjoy!  :-D As you may have read in my last daybook, Immaculée Ilibagiza came to talk at my school.  She is an amazing woman and very inspiring.  After all she went through, she can still smile.  It makes me realize that what I think are bad times aren’t anywhere near as bad as they could be. The talk started with a video about Immaculée.  It recapped

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-51778708438274217802010-03-09T13:28:00.001-06:002010-03-10T19:14:30.165-06:00

Read More Daybooks here! Outside my window... the beautiful sun is melting the trees and there are birds! I am thinking... how grateful I am that next week is Spring Break and how much I have accomplished in the first half of the semester... it gives me hope for the second half. I am thankful for... life and most importantly that we are all alive to feel and to see when there are little babies

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-90132911298647868962010-03-08T09:16:00.001-06:002010-03-08T09:17:06.269-06:00

It is such a beautiful day today.  It is forecasted to get into the 50s!  I can hear birds and it is sunny.  This already sounds/looks like a beautiful beginning for a beautiful week. Thank You, Jesus, for the beautiful day! Have a great week everyone!

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-14018381487369450912010-03-02T09:19:00.000-06:002010-03-02T09:19:47.736-06:00

Read More Daybooks here! Outside my window... it is sunny!  That seems to be almost a first here in a few weeks with all the snow we've gotten. I am thinking... about Spring Break in less than two weeks!  I am really getting excited to go home. I am thankful for... having half of my mid-terms done.  It gives me less to stress out about and more time to study for the remaining two on Friday. I

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-17854692784467864042010-02-25T08:53:00.000-06:002010-02-25T08:53:02.394-06:00

I want to get this out to as many people as I can, and this includes all you blogger friends.  I received an email last night that a little girl needs lots of prayers.  I invite all of you to go to the following site and read her story... this girl needs a miracle at this point, either the miracle or the grace for her family and friends to keep strong. Please pray for Lydia!

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-86264280360062905542010-02-23T17:13:00.000-06:002010-02-23T17:13:03.888-06:00

I finished a hat today... I think it turned out really good considering I wasn't sure how the yarn would look.  I have decided it is my new favorite color: Sandy Print by Red Heart. This is the view from the top... And this is a side view.

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-65446857039138873692010-02-23T10:38:00.000-06:002010-02-23T10:38:25.662-06:00

 Read More Daybooks at http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/ Outside my window... I see some snow and then the back of one of the guy's dorms. I am thinking... about my midterm in Theology today. I am thankful for... great friends and the opportunities I have. I am wearing... jeans and a sweatshirt... going for comfort here, not style. I am creating... a crocheted hat... this one is

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-17142122978194771072010-02-20T18:47:00.000-06:002010-02-20T18:47:55.168-06:00

I can't say much but a friend's little sister needs lots of prayers today.  All prayers would be greatly appreciated.  She is a 4 or 5 year old girl who had cancer.  She was in remission and today her right leg started to bother her and she can't walk.  Please say prayers!

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-43124114980241550512010-02-20T08:17:00.000-06:002010-02-20T08:17:56.116-06:00

I realize that I should probably have posted this before Ash Wednesday, but I seem to have forgotten.  I just want to give a few links to some resources: Our Sunday Visitor: A Catholic Lent Our Sunday Visitor: Origins of the Stations of the Cross EWTN: Stations of the Cross New Advent: Lent Catholic Online: Lent Well, that's all I can pull off the top of my head.  I wish you all a very

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-74401943469256803342010-02-17T09:44:00.000-06:002010-02-17T09:44:38.833-06:00

I know this song isn't liked by everyone, but it is one of my favorite Ash Wednesday hymns.  I just wanted to share it because there might be someone out there who just needs to hear it.  On the sad note, I couldn't find a video of it, so I just have the lyrics.    :( We rise again from ashes, from the good we've failed to do. We rise again from ashes, to create ourselves anew. If all our

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-3017528025823962602010-02-16T08:21:00.000-06:002010-02-16T08:21:58.027-06:00

Wow... I just realized that I called my last post "Crazy Week" and then talked only about what was happening yesterday! So, for this week I should probably tell you what's up.  I have a midterm this week, yep, a midterm already.  The rest of mine are in a week or two, but this one is Thursday. On top of that, well, there's just a lot of other small stuff that really isn't important but a lot of

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-4227208018329958012010-02-15T18:17:00.000-06:002010-02-15T18:17:13.107-06:00

This past week has been VERY crazy.  First of all, I'm having a hard time believing Lent starts on Wednesday.  On top of my 4 classes on Ash Wednesday, I want to wake up early to get morning Mass to start my Lent out with it.  I know I am going to have ashes on my head all day, but I'm not doing that to be prideful.  I am going to wear my ashes all day because I'm not ashamed of my faith.  I

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-80173537504424628942010-02-04T14:01:00.000-06:002010-02-04T14:01:33.511-06:00

Wow, I just looked at my calendar and realized that Ash Wednesday is in two weeks!In a week and a half days it is St. Valentine's Day on February 14th.From ChurchYear.Net, "St. Valentine's Day, named after an actual Christian saint (or, possibly, up to three persons), is no longer celebrated on the Catholic general calendar, although the day is celebrated popularly in many Western countries on

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-11037441411605152352010-02-04T08:25:00.001-06:002010-02-04T08:32:48.667-06:00

All I can say is THIS IS HORRIBLE!! Here is a post from Modern Catholic Mom: Modern Catholic Mom: Hasbro markets oujia board to children Come on. Marketing oujia boards to young girls? Can this be more ridiculous? I first read about this at 'A Blessed Life.' The full article can be found here at Johnnette Benkovic's Blog. He found an ad for the toy on the Toys R Us website which

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-75728414333664387312010-01-28T07:38:00.000-06:002010-01-28T07:38:58.361-06:00

Wow, the first two and a half weeks of my college career have been going amazing.  It is so nice to be somewhere where people can relate to you.  Here I'm not laughed at for being Catholic and I don't have to defend doctrine.  Here I can wear my Miraculous Medal and no one asks me what it is.  Here I'm not afraid to tell a nervous friend to say a Hail Mary or an Our Father.  Here I can simply be

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-34602866416066005402010-01-03T12:54:00.000-06:002010-01-03T12:54:39.868-06:00

Personally, I like Epiphany a lot.  For me, it is the first day my Nativity set is complete, the first day the Three Kings make it to Bethlehem.  In most of America, Christmas is over: trees are gone from homes, decorations are down, and the Nativity set is already packed up for next year.  This is the time of year when even Catholics forget that it is the Christmas Season until the Baptism of

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-51203024948186927792009-12-31T15:37:00.000-06:002009-12-31T15:37:40.284-06:00

Well, tomorrow is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Theotokos.  After Christmas and Easter, this is one of my favorite days in the Church calendar.  As to why, I'm not really sure.  I think because I love Our Lady so much and this day is about the love the people of Ephesus were able to show when Our Lady was declared the Theotokos after the Council of Ephesus in 431. "The Solemnity of

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-20616784511627512882009-12-29T21:23:00.000-06:002009-12-29T21:23:31.772-06:00

The beginning is always the hardest, or so I’ve been told.  I’ll find out next week when I start college.  It’s kind of a long story about why I wasn’t enrolled last semester, so I won’t get into it now.  Anyway, it’s kind of stressful preparing and packing and all.  I’ve been relying a lot on prayer to help me get through.  I’ve also been listening to Dr. Brant Pitre’s Sacramental Theology

Amanda Marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697292622946359944.post-48802515426986970632009-11-30T19:30:00.002-06:002010-01-03T19:30:55.961-06:00

"The future starts today, not tomorrow." --Pope John Paul II "To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; To seek Him, the greatest adventure; To find Him, the greatest human achievement." --St. Augustine "One of the most perfectly constructed lines in English poetry is, 'To err is human, to forgive, divine.' How perfect is the balance of those words. They enshrine two of the

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