FranciscanMom: They're Kids, Not Kitchen Designers--and that's a Good Thing

Saturday, March 31, 2007

They're Kids, Not Kitchen Designers--and that's a Good Thing

After we finished dinner, TheDad went to put his plate in the dishwasher. Since we had rice with our dinner, I asked him to rinse the plate.

"Dishwashers and rice just don't get along," I observed. "The only dishwasher we ever had that could take care of rice was that ancient Kenmore in our first home. I didn't even have to rinse out OATMEAL BOWLS with that dishwasher."

Big Brother commented, "You know what's cool? I saw this dishwasher in The Big Orange Home-Improvement Store that had a transparent front so when you turn it on you see the water swishing all around."

"Ewwwww! Who wants to see that?!" I answered.

All three kids, all at once, yelled, "I DO!"

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What is the SFO?

The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis, is an official Order within the Catholic Church, and was established by St. Francis of Assisi early in the thirteenth century. Members do not live in community, but live their everyday lives in the world. However, members gather together in fraternity on a regular basis. By profession, they promise to follow a Rule of Life approved and confirmed by Pope Paul VI in June of 1978.

In these fraternities the brothers and sisters, led by the Spirit, strive for perfect charity in their own secular state.

“The rule and life of the Secular Franciscan is this: to observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following Saint Francis of Assisi, who made Christ the inspiration and the center of his life with God and people.” (from the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order)

Prayer for a Prolife Nation

Father in Heaven, bless the leaders of our nation with wisdom, humility, and upright moral character. May our leaders know that justice can only be achieved when we uphold the principal priority of the Right to Life. Give to our public servants the grace to make decisions that are appropriate to their office. Allow them to be humble before all people, by serving the needs of the citizens, not just with words, but most importantly with actions. Lord, as nations experience division due to political fighting, give to citizens the grace to be peacemakers, to take responsibility for their own lives, and to try and work together for the good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. --Father Leo Patalinghug at Grace Before Meals

Saturday, March 31, 2007

They're Kids, Not Kitchen Designers--and that's a Good Thing

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