tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post4329383509757090178..comments2023-09-26T06:20:01.281-05:00Comments on Rosary Mom: Rosarymom Keep Love in Lentnoreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-34968794411731456882013-02-24T17:41:07.555-06:002013-02-24T17:41:07.555-06:00There is nothing like giving to those who can'...There is nothing like giving to those who can't give back to gain the right perspective. This is what Lent is all about, I think. To be Christ centered is to be others centered. You have a very pretty blog. The title says a lot about your servant attitude. God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517466515809977653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-624460433728629482013-02-24T16:55:55.980-06:002013-02-24T16:55:55.980-06:00Our visiting priest today was encouraging us to al...Our visiting priest today was encouraging us to all participate in the CRS Rice Bowl Campaign. He works with them and shared a powerful witness to it's result when he visited a small country called East Timor. CRS has been working in this relatively new independent country.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-20073865505329493042013-02-24T16:53:45.654-06:002013-02-24T16:53:45.654-06:00Janice, it does change our priorities when we have...Janice, it does change our priorities when we have young ones. Praying you can find an activity in your area to inspire them to serve others!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-88491024470434596632013-02-24T16:52:46.591-06:002013-02-24T16:52:46.591-06:00I'll have to see if we have a Squires group he...I'll have to see if we have a Squires group here in my area. I am a Minister of Care trainee who is partnered up with a Knight of Columbus. I will have to ask him about it tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-59837355801406448552013-02-24T10:20:50.480-06:002013-02-24T10:20:50.480-06:00Hi Noreen,
The Rice Bowl initiative sounds like a ...Hi Noreen,<br />The Rice Bowl initiative sounds like a great one. Up here in Canada, my 12 year old son is a member of the Squires group. They are like a mini version of the Knights of Columbus...for 10-18 year olds. They help out with Church functions, they led the Stations of the Cross on Friday night and they gave out little coin boxes to the congregation to collect change for our Pro-Life organization. Thanks for sharing what you do!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985386169429863305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-18722035809360987622013-02-24T08:43:24.882-06:002013-02-24T08:43:24.882-06:00How fantastic Kendra! What better way than it to ...How fantastic Kendra! What better way than it to be hands on for your children to see who will receive their items. God bless you!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-12887444847606556132013-02-24T08:42:29.870-06:002013-02-24T08:42:29.870-06:00Hi Anabelle, I know what you mean about alms-givin...Hi Anabelle, I know what you mean about alms-giving during Lent. The focus seems to be more about fasting than anything else. All three are connected and need to incorporated into our Lent to bear fruit in ourselves and our children.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-19339189617212136172013-02-24T08:41:21.664-06:002013-02-24T08:41:21.664-06:00Hi Cheryl, I agree about CRS. They're a wonde...Hi Cheryl, I agree about CRS. They're a wonderful organization with the majority of the money going directly to the poor. I still need to get over to Feed My Starving Children and see it first hand.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-22160250476320308782013-02-24T08:40:12.440-06:002013-02-24T08:40:12.440-06:00I'd be curious to know how your church structu...I'd be curious to know how your church structures the Gabriel Project. I'm thinking it's all based on volunteers from your parish?noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-43561884284093904212013-02-24T08:39:07.643-06:002013-02-24T08:39:07.643-06:00Congratulations Kim! I hope your adoption process...Congratulations Kim! I hope your adoption process goes quickly so you can bring home your new child! I think that teaching your boys how to be part of this process helps in so many ways for them to think of others as they grow up. You are good mom Kim!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-44847991336908313662013-02-24T08:37:33.949-06:002013-02-24T08:37:33.949-06:00Hi Tina, it is interesting how we focus on the cha...Hi Tina, it is interesting how we focus on the charity part and do a good job, then forget the justice end of it. We are called to do both.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-3338881069473564092013-02-24T08:36:36.750-06:002013-02-24T08:36:36.750-06:00Wow Kim, that is really great. How is it funded? ...Wow Kim, that is really great. How is it funded? Through the church and other private donations? Our church participates in PADS by donating clothing and food items to another Catholic Church in our city that has the overnight shelter.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-71120069942380218242013-02-24T00:09:39.063-06:002013-02-24T00:09:39.063-06:00I really need to get into volunteering with my chi...I really need to get into volunteering with my children. When I was in high school, I used to volunteer alot. But now, having kids and thinking it will be difficult to do so, prevents me from signing up with anything. I think I just need to try and look harder for something that will fit with my family and our schedules.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516571233579403525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-68234911739241356452013-02-23T19:47:16.843-06:002013-02-23T19:47:16.843-06:00I have been wanting to do the rice bowl with my ch...I have been wanting to do the rice bowl with my children, but have yet to begin it. You have prompted me to ensure that I pick one up this weekend... As for social justice, I used to be involved with things prior to marriage, but, with young children, I find it harder to stay involved. We try to do meaningful things that speak at our kiddoes level for praying, fasting and giving, but I suppose I could "up" the almsgiving with them.Martiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304352490207855367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-12773865047230275742013-02-23T02:44:31.831-06:002013-02-23T02:44:31.831-06:00We live close enough to Mexico that we are able to...We live close enough to Mexico that we are able to drive down to visit the Missionaries of Charity at their daycare. My kids were able to actually play with the children there and see who would be getting the things they had chosen to donate. It was an amazing experience.Kendra Tierneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212829372556908004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-43961240074785762362013-02-22T07:21:21.467-06:002013-02-22T07:21:21.467-06:00Alms-giving is so commonly forgotten during Lent, ...Alms-giving is so commonly forgotten during Lent, and I need to get to work on some more pro-life projects. I'm glad you reminded us of that. Anabelle Hazardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106609754311503527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-24387094399689298602013-02-21T22:21:51.893-06:002013-02-21T22:21:51.893-06:00Many of the blogs that are participating are new t...Many of the blogs that are participating are new to me so I'm excited to be inspired and motivated by these bloggers!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-76724876862924958482013-02-21T21:50:38.889-06:002013-02-21T21:50:38.889-06:00Yikes, I missed the deadline. I hadn't heard ...Yikes, I missed the deadline. I hadn't heard of it until you mentioned it. I don't follow any of those hosting it. Maybe next year? I will enjoy seeing your posts and those of the other participants. Thanks for letting me know! : )Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639677574669629348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-78855821598238369672013-02-21T21:09:23.040-06:002013-02-21T21:09:23.040-06:00Hopping over as part of the Keep Love in Lent link...Hopping over as part of the Keep Love in Lent link-up...<br /><br />We are participating in the Operation Rice Bowl project too. This year we're a bit more laid back about it (due to a busy schedule), but in the past I've incorporated country studies around the countries featured for that year, recipes from the selected countries, and the other educational suggestions provided by CRS. They really have some wonderful learning suggestions on their website! <br /><br />We have packed meals for Feed My Starving Children. It really affected my son (who was then in 4th grade), especially watching the film about the children who received the food. You've reminded me that it's been several years and we should do it again soon! <br /><br />Wishing you a meaningful Lent...<br /><br />Cheryl<br />http://www.diary-of-a-sower.blogspot.comCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13879501981487394073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-45524119208798658542013-02-21T14:48:52.381-06:002013-02-21T14:48:52.381-06:00Hi Noreen, It is so wonderful to see and learn ab...Hi Noreen, It is so wonderful to see and learn about the charitable works and organizations that are out there; it's inspiring to see how you answered God's call to this work! Our parish recently started 'The Gabriel Project' and it seems to be doing very well. <br />God's grace to you...Hand-Maid With Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391771730841208965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-7429978439149397072013-02-21T13:48:32.198-06:002013-02-21T13:48:32.198-06:00I agree with the other commenters . . . I love the...I agree with the other commenters . . . I love the look of your blog!<br /><br />For us, we are not doing much in this way right now. We are beginning the adoption process of a waiting child from China, and so most of our funds that are usually directed in that way, are going towards our adoption.. We talk a lot to our boys about saving money for the adoption and we discuss orphans around the world and God's call to help them. We also, try to help many organizations that work with orphans. Although our boys may not be adding to the fund directly, they offer to scrifice many things in order to contribute to the adoption.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571439982499787798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-73769133647613702692013-02-21T13:33:32.704-06:002013-02-21T13:33:32.704-06:00Hi Noreen! :)
Thanks for the reminder that Lent i...Hi Noreen! :)<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder that Lent is also about giving back and helping those in need. Social justice projects are something we ALL need to work on, and your post reminds me that we should do something with the kids this Lenten season. :) Thank you, too, for joining the link-up! God bless you and yours always! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480867421569198707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-63217293606797933422013-02-21T09:33:42.735-06:002013-02-21T09:33:42.735-06:00Something in my community that I love is a program...Something in my community that I love is a program for homeless families - churches get together and provide short-term places to live and provide childcare while the parents get assistance finding jobs. LOVE IT because it helps these families get back on their feet and keep them together (and out of the cold). My community has programs for homeless men and women but until recently nothing for families. <br /><br />Happy Lent!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687840610018476358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-49921679459130490752013-02-20T20:08:46.473-06:002013-02-20T20:08:46.473-06:00Hi Regina, I feel blessed to have "met" ...Hi Regina, I feel blessed to have "met" you too! I have not heard of the H2O Challenge but will look into it and bring it up at our next P&J meeting. Isn't humbling to think that some people in the world, God's beloved children, do not have access to clean water? How insane is that? We have so much here in the US and we need to do more for those who need our help! I will certainly be checking in with you at your blog and see how you're doing. I will add you to my sidebar of "blogs I love" so I won't miss any of your posts!<br /><br />Perhaps I will try it here and see about donating what we save. I too, will go through a major caffeine withdrawal! I'm witnoreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2975787531348798866.post-73128837385046331092013-02-20T20:02:46.841-06:002013-02-20T20:02:46.841-06:00That wonderful Stephanie that your 4th grader feel...That wonderful Stephanie that your 4th grader feels committed to helping the poor by tithing. He will grow up with this as his foundation and will remember to serve others. Beautiful. God Bless!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.com