A Teen's Prayer
Dear Holly (and other moms),
My teenage son is wonderful - generous to a fault, and with an ability to forgive easily and genuinely that leaves me breathless. However, he hates reading and the bulk of his Christian formation comes from attending Mass and listening to me read and teach. His own prayer life is non-existent. Whilst I can have him pray a family Rosary with us, once again it is *with* others....any ideas (starting small would be best) to develop good personal prayer and devotional habits for him??Labels: 4th P Parent
posted by Holly at 8:22 PM
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Our On-line Monastery
Dear Holly,
How providential it was that I came across your book a few weeks ago! I am a relatively new mother; my son is now fourteen months old. I am adjusting to the reality of motherhood, with all its challenges and joys, and have repeatedly determined to embrace it whole-heartedly. Oddly enough, it was on retreat at a monastery that the Lord impressed upon me the importance of a willingness to embrace the vocation of motherhood. Since then, he has been gently and persistently growing me in this.
Recently, I thought how helpful it would be to have some sort of community of women to share a "rule" with as the brothers at the monastery I often visit do. Behold the wonder of the internet! How happy I was to search for monasticism and motherhood and come across your website. I have just finished your book and am deeply thankful for your willingness to share your journey and thoughts with us. Thank you very much. May the Lord continue to grow you in His grace as you receive His presence this new year,Labels: 1st P Prayer
posted by Holly at 6:34 PM
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How do I Find "Think Time" ?
Dear Holly (and other moms),
I first joined the MROL discussion group about a year or so ago when I was trying to start my Rule after moving to a new town. Lo and behold, God decided that I was instead to spend my time battling horrible morning sickness! After that my attention was focused on caring for a newborn and preparing for the holidays. Now that my daughter is 5 months old and we've started a new year, I am really wanting to get a good Rule in place. My biggest problem seems to be finding the time to actually sit down and create one! Between homeschooling, dental/doctor appointments, sports/music lessons, and the endless amount of housework and laundry that 6 children and 2 adults generate.I feel like all I'm ever doing is trying to catch up with myself. How can I "force" myself to create a good working Rule of Life? Any ideas or suggestions -especially prayers!-would be greatly appreciated.Labels: About a Rule of Life
posted by Holly at 6:07 PM
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Teens & Dating
Dear Holly,
I am a first time poster on your site. I love your book, God is really speaking to me through you! My question is: What do you think of 16/17 year olds and dating? My children do not "date". However, my daughter has an interest in a God-fearing, Catholic young man and admits she probably loves him too. They have known each other all their lives and she is totaly serious about choosing a future spouse. She is really responsable and is looking for a man (like this fellow) who has high standerds, loves the Lord with all his heart and of course, is Catholic. I would like to hear your thoughts on this. God bless you, Holly!Labels: 4th P Parent
posted by Holly at 11:17 AM
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Fussy Eaters
Dear Holly,
Help! Family meal time is driving me crazy. I have a 5 year old boy who turns his nose up at just about everything unless he has missed lunch or breakfast. He will throw a fit about eating even the things he helps prepare. His sister who is 3 will either follow his lead or tell me how good it is and about three bites later tell me she if full or ask if she can be done. If she does eat it takes double the time anyone else at the table takes which makes her brother mad that he has to sit at the table while she finishes (we do end of meal prayer). Does anyone have any thoughts to make family meal time more peaceful.Labels: 4th P Parent
posted by Holly at 2:21 PM
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Help
With Your Rule
