Lena {JOYfilledfamily}

Basic Homeschooling Mission

July 23, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Homeschooling, Motto 2 Comments

I have meditated on my homeschooling journey and mission but none has been as simple as my first homeschooling mission. It is one that has stuck with us and is a daily prayer for me.

My early mission was born when I went shopping for pro-life checks. It was during the early part of my first year of homeschooling. God was speaking to me and I took heed. I bought the checks and adopted the mission – GOD, FAMILY AND EDUCATION.

Prayer – With God, All things are Possible
Reading – Holy Bible
Science – The Earth is Full of His Glory
History – Noah’s Ark
Creation – God Made Me Special
Math – Count Your Blessings
Music – Sing Unto the Lord
Sports – God’s All Stars

GOD, FAMILY AND EDUCATION. This simple line remains our foundational mission. I have to return to it for direction and comfort. Dad is always helping me to remember this early call. I’m in need of constant reminders!

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The purpose of Catholic home schooling is the teaching and training of children at home in order to preserve the Catholic Faith in the family and to preserve the Catholic Faith in our country.

~ Fr. John Hardon

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Here are my past three yearly homeschooling reflections.

The Apostle to the Apostles

July 22, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 07 July, 07 July Saints, St. Mary Magdalene

SAINT MARY MAGDALEN
Penitent

July 22 Traditional: St. Mary Magdalene, penitent ~ New: Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene

DOUBLE / WHITE
Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, wasted the great beauty that God had given her in a life of sin, but one day she saw Christ and was touched by grace. On the day of Our Lord’s crucifixion, she stood with the Mother of Jesus at the foot of the cross. At early dawn on the first Easter morning, Mary Magdalen and other women who had ministered to Jesus went to the Lord’s sepulcher. Two angels said to them, "He is not here, but is risen. . . . Go, tell his disciples." Mary Magdalen ran to tell the Apostles what she had seen and heard. Then Peter and John, hastening to the sepulcher, saw and believed.

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Patron: Apothecaries; Casamicciola, Italy; contemplative life; contemplatives; converts; druggists; glove makers; hairdressers; hairstylists; penitent sinners; penitent women; people ridiculed for their piety; perfumeries; perfumers; pharmacists; reformed prostitutes; sexual temptation; tanners; women.

Symbols: Rich rainment; box of ointment; skull; book; vase of sweet spices; crucifix; open book; boat.

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RESOURCES:

St. Mary Magdalene Coloring Page – With Jesus after His Resurrection
St. Mary Magdalene with Jesus Coloring Page
St. Mary Magdalene Bio for Kids – Holy Spirit Interactive
Mary Magdalene Bio – EWTN. Listen/watch the video (found in the left hand column) – Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Fr. Thomas Michelet Discuss the story of St. Mary Magdalene and the relic, which came to the U.S. from France for the first time in 1999. Interview with Father Thomas Michelet who accompanied the relic the second part of the 2011 US tour.
Image Gallery of St. Mary Magdalene
Litany of Mary Magdalene
Video – Homily – St. Mary Magdalene (starts at 5:40)
Reflections on St. Mary Magdalene
Brief History of St. Mary Magdalene
St. Mary Magdalene Relic Pilgrimage

Keep your eyes on Him!

July 20, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Humility, Motto, Prayer, Spiritual Reflections

I’m saddened when I hear that someone thinks that I have it all together. I don’t! I post my family’s highlights on my blog. It’s easy to do since the pictures speak for themselves and require few words. It’s serves as my family scrapbook and a way to share my joy. These postings also help me to better appreciate the simple blessings that He has given me. I don’t have the gift for writing and I don’t have a camera on hand to snap me when I lose guard of my tongue, discipline out of frustration, neglect my household duties, or any other one of my many trials –the list of my failings is endless.

I am a miserable sinner, married to a miserable sinner. Together we are raising miserable sinners. We strive to become saints. I pray that we keep our eyes on Him!

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"To me Jesus is the Life I want to live, the Light I want to reflect, the Way to the Father, the Love I want to express, the JOY I want to share, the Peace I want to sow around me. Jesus is my everything."

~Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

CATHOLIC Homeschool

July 14, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Homeschool Freebies, Homeschooling

This conference is an answer to many prayers. I had been offering support to a friend who was inspired to coordinated a local homeschooling conference. We became a bit deflated when we realized that the planning today would not yield a conference until a couple years down the road. Within a day of this realization came an email, an answer to prayers – a nearby CATHOLIC homeschooling conference.

Praise GOD! I’m not willing to pass up spiritual opportunities that are offered in my backyard. My spiritual bank is full, thanks be to God, but I know how suddenly it can be emptied. I trust that this conference will yield a nice reserve in my spiritual bank. All food for the soul is welcome!

I’m blessed to have a husband who supports, encourages and raises me up. Dad will be managing the home front with five kids while coordinating their participation at a City-meet and graduation party. Thank you Lord for his humble headship of our family.

I pray that this Catholic homeschooling conference will be fruitful to His Church Militant who have chosen the call to homeschool. I pray that I be inspired to better live out my call, to live as the Holy Family lived – a life of JOYful sacrifice. Lastly, I pray for graces for all the husbands who lead their families to know and follow God’s will. Cause of our JOY, pray for us!

Our Lady of Mount Carmel ~ ora pro nobis

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

July 14, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Picture Recap, Summer

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

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Sweetie played her last soccer game on Saturday. Her team placed second in the end of the season tournament.

Sweet Tooth (AKA Papi) was caught on camera trying to sneak some candy.

It’s a guy thing! Dad and Father L took dibs on who got to take the first ride on the new mower. Father won, of course.

The girls took a break from cleaning at our parish.

The kids enjoyed some water fun with the home-made slip-n-slide. This is a step up from our days as kids. Dad and I used black garbage bags. We were inspired to bring out the tarp from these dear kids.

Dragonfly can’t have just one. He is convinced that he needs a sucker for both hands.

We’ve been enjoying the Women’s World Cup.

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