NOVEMBER 2013

NOVEMBER 2013

Book of the month



The Three Ages of the Interior Life

The Rhine Flows into the Tiber (Wiltgen)*Still reading through this one**



Sacrifice of the Month



I don’t know if this is a sacrifice, but I am trying to wake up at 5:00 a.m. each morning to pray my Rosary (instead of praying in the car on the way to work)

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy



Pro-Life Work and driving someone to church.

Home Project



If we finish the home remodel and get everything off our front porch- then I will finish painting our rails.



October 2013 *late as well*

Book of the month

It should be The Three Ages of the Interior Life, Vol. I (Garrigou-Lagrange), but it isn't. I have slacked off and I am still reading the two books from September. I may add December's book, but will let you know in the end.

Sacrifice of the Month

I am still in a mess with this remodel

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work and be more consistent with praying and spiritual reading, and church cleaning.

Home Project

I was actually able to work on the air conditioner project and will continue on this month while incorporating some kind of work on the front gardens.

September 2013 Update...Better Late Than Never!

September 2013 ** A Little Late**

Book of the month

 Mary Barton (Gaskell)** I finished this book**

The Rhine Flows into the Tiber (Wiltgen)*Still reading through this one**
I am also reading Work of Human Hands (Cekada)** Still reading through

Sacrifice of the Month

No clue this month... the remodel is stressing me out.**exactly**

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Pro-Life Work. I don't think I can do anything else for the month of September. ** I also managed one church cleaning**

Home Project

Just working through the remodel

September 2013 ** A Little Late**

Book of the month

 Mary Barton (Gaskell)

The Rhine Flows into the Tiber (Wiltgen)*Still reading through this one**
I am also reading Work of Human Hands (Cekada)

Sacrifice of the Month

No clue this month... the remodel is stressing me out.

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Pro-Life Work. I don't think I can do anything else for the month of September. October looks more promising,

Home Project

I may actually work on the backyard again- we will see.

August 2013 Update

Book of the month

The Rhine Flows into the Tiber (Wiltgen) **working on this one in tandem with another book**

Finish Catholic Controversies ** finished**
I also finished "The Nature, Dignity, and Mission of Woman" by Karl Stehlin

Sacrifice of the Month

One night a week of no computer/electronic entertainment **totally forgot about this**

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work  and take care of one additional project at the church.** I was able to clean the church three times in August and completed pro life work as well**

Home Project

I think the yard will take a back burner until it cools down and I can actually breathe outside. 

August 2013

Book of the month

The Rhine Flows into the Tiber (Wiltgen) 

Finish Catholic Controversies

Sacrifice of the Month

One night a week of no computer/electronic entertainment

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work  and take care of one additional project at the church.

Home Project

I think the yard will take a back burner until it cools down and I can actually breathe outside. 

July 2013 Update

Book of the month

The Catholic Controversy (de Sales)***Update: I am behind on my reading and it is my fault. I will need to carry some of this book into August.**

Sacrifice of the Month

Not buying frivolous things (this will be hard). I am still thinking of how I will remind myself on this one... I am such an online shopper.....ugh.. **Update: I wasn't too bad on this one. I think my truly frivolous purchase was the make-up. I don't think I purchased anything else that wasn't needed or could be put to good use.***

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work and add additional prayers for special intentions.***Update: I wasn't the greatest with this....I never can get it right****

Home Project

The entire yard is my project!***Update: Too hot and wet and I don't want to be outside! On the bright side, I think we have a bathroom remodel coming up!****

July 2013

Book of the month

The Catholic Controversy (de Sales)

Sacrifice of the Month

Not buying frivolous things (this will be hard). I am still thinking of how I will remind myself on this one... I am such an online shopper.....ugh..

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work and add additional prayers for special intentions.

Home Project

The entire yard is my project!

June 2013 Update

June 2013

Book of the month

I am still working on May's book, "Soul of the Apostolate" and I have switched June's book to "Poor Folk" which is another Dosteovsky book. This is one of his earlier works. ** Still reading " Soul of the Apostolate" but I finished the second book.

Sacrifice of the Month

This is more along the lines of improving myself: not putting off my evening responsibilities. *** Except for the third week of June, I did pretty well this month.***

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work and be more consistent with praying and spiritual reading.

* ** Still struggling with consistency***

Home Project

Finally catching up in the yard which will help with all my yard/ home projects.

June 2013

Book of the month

I am still working on May's book, "Soul of the Apostolate" and I have switched June's book to "Poor Folk" which is another Dosteovsky book. This is one of his earlier works.

Sacrifice of the Month

This is more along the lines of improving myself: not putting off my evening responsibilities.

Corporal/Spiritual Work of Mercy

Continue pro life work and be more consistent with praying and spiritual reading.

Home Project

I was actually able to work on the air conditioner project and will continue on this month while incorporating some kind of work on the front gardens.