Corpus et Sanguis Christi

"Holy Communion is the shortest, and surest way to Heaven. There are others, innocence for instance, but that is for little children; penance, but we are afraid of it; a generous endurance of the trails of life, but when they approach us we weep and pray to be delivered. Once for all, beloved children, the surest, easiest, shortest way is by the Holy Eucharist." ~ Pius X

LOL

I found this in the Catholic Digest, too funny!

New Year's Resolutions for Dogs and Cats

1) My head does not belong in the refrigerator.

2) I do not need to suddenly stand up when lying under the coffee table.

3) I will no longer be beholden to the sound of the can opener.

4) I will grow opposable thumbs, break into the pantry, and decide for myself how much food is too much.

5) I will not chase the toy until I see it leave my human's hand.

The Shortest Way

"Holy Communion is the shortest, and surest way to Heaven. There are others, innocence for instance, but that is for little childen; penance, but we are afraid of it; a generous endurance of the trails of life, but when they approach us we weep and pray to be delivered. Once for all, beloved childen, the surest,easiest, shortest way is by the Holy Eucharist."

Spring at my House

Since spring is almost over I thought I would post some pics of spring flowers I have taken over the past three months.

The Best of Intentions

When I stared this blog I didn't realize how much work it would be. I intended on posting every day(the best of intentions). Lately I have been trying to figure out how to post pics. Anyways I found this little story in the church paper a year ago and have had it hanging on my bulletin board. I thought I would share it with you.

"A man fell into a deep pit and couldn't get himself out.

A socially concerned person stood beside the pit and said "I feel for you down there".

A researcher ran experiments that proved it was logical that someone would fall down into the pit sometime.

A mathematician calculated how far the man fell into the pit.

An engineer designed a better, safer pit for future use.

A news reporter announced the tragedy on the evening news.

A psychologist offered therapy to help the man deal with the pit.

A government agency did a study on how future pits could be prevented.

A political activist group protested the existence of pits around the world.

A local church put the man on their prayer list.

A church committee collected blankets to keep the man warm while in the pit.

JESUS, seeing the man, took him by the hand and lifted him out of the pit."

My immediate reaction to this story was that it exemplified the hypocrisy of modern man but reading it again now I see something different. We can all try ,in our own little way, to help other people who are suffering. It is true that if our neighbor really did fall into a pit we should certainly get him out as soon as possible but I think this parable speaks of more then just the literal. It seems also to refer to the spiritual pits we fall into when we sin. We can pray for our brothers and sisters who are slaves to sin, we can consul and console them, we can try to prevent it from happening again but really only Jesus Christ thru the hands of His priests can reach down and lift the sinner out of the pit. Not to say that there isn't a hint of hypocrisy in this parable, (I mean seriously a group to protest the existence of pits. Sounds just like something the leftists would do.) I just saw this other meaning in it as I was typing it out.

I can't believe I am finally blogging. I have wanted to do this since before lent (which was the beginning of February).I'm so excited.

Allow me to properly introduce myself. I am half elvish-half hobbit if that is possible. I hope soon to discover my hobbit/elf name which I am sure will be very interesting. I am a soon to be homeschool high school graduate who is very glad to be saying good-bye to Algebra (at least until August). My life is empowered by the Holy Eucharist and Our Lady thru the holy rosary. I love Eucharistic adoration, Holy Mass, Pope Benedict XVI (VIVA IL PAPA), my family; my friends, my awesome parish, jogging, sound tracks, soccer and any game that makes me run like a maniac. Thru this blog I hope to share with you the amazing little things that God gives to each one of us everyday whether it be the smell of blooming lilacs, the awesome feeling of having run two miles in the rain, sunlight dancing in a puddle or just giggling with your little sis over a bedtime story. Life is full of these simple yet profoundly beautiful moments. O.K, maybe running in the rain isn't something you do everyday but if you have never done it it's a must try.

I dedicate this blog to the Immaculate Heart of Our Lady. I'm so glad to be starting this blog in her month when we especially honor her as the Mother of God and our mother.I have never blogged before (obvious fact I know) so please pardon any mistakes I make in the beginning (or after the beginning). I know I have a lot to learn.Until I post again God Bless and Happy Trails.Immaculate Heart of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, pray for us.