Back Up Your Blog

May 14, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Blog

In case you didn’t know, Blogger is making some adjustments. They recently were down and many bloggers lost some posts.

It was a good reminder to me that I need to do a better job saving my blog. I would be crushed if I lost my blog entries since this has turned into a family scrapbook.

Here are the steps to saving your Blogger blog. It only takes a sec.

Back Up Your Template

select Design tab
select sub-tab, Edit HTML
select Download Full Template

this will only back up your template (what your blog looks like). you will need to complete the steps listed below to backup your posts.

Back Up Your POSTS

Log-in to your blog
select Settings tab and the sub tab, Basic

select Export Blog

select Download Blog. specify your desired location.

this will back up your blog onto your computer. it’s good to complete this process on a semi-regular basis to ensure that you don’t lose all of your memorable entries, in the event that Blogger has a mishap. this does not download the images, but the links in the posts are still there.

Back Up Your POSTS v2

this is another option to back up your posts. follow your blog/sign up to receive your blog posts via email. save the emails/posts to your hard drive.

adding your blog to your Google reader

use this step if you do not have an email subscription widget and you want to get your posts emailed to you.

BACK IT UP!

Our Lady of Fatima

May 14, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 05 May, 05 May Saints, FSSP, Marian, Our Lady of Fatima 2 Comments

May 13 ~ Our Lady of Fatima

On this day in 1917, Our Lady made her first appearance to three shepherd children, Jacinta (age 7), Francisco (age 9) and Lucia (age 10), at Fatima in Portugal. She appeared to them once a month from May through October. The lives of the three children of Fatima were entirely transformed by the heavenly apparitions. While fulfilling the duties of their state with the greatest fidelity, those children seemed now to live only for prayer and sacrifice, which they offered in a spirit of reparation to obtain peace and the conversion of sinners. They deprived themselves of water during the periods of great heat; they gave their lunch to poor children; they wore around their waists thick cords that even drew blood; they abstained from innocent pleasures and urged one another to the practice of prayer and penance with an ardor comparable to that of the great saints. ~more info can be found at Our Lady of the Rosary Library

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We were blessed to be able to celebrate Our Lady of Fatima.
The evening started with a procession.

A Mass followed.

Lastly, we were blessed to have a spiritually inspirational talk given by Fr. Berg, FSSP Superior General. He spoke of his travels around the world. He urged us to be thankful for what we have been blessed with at our parish because the times we live in are bringing many challenges. Fr. Berg sited his visit with Pope Benedict XVI. He emphasized the need for us to turn to Mary and heed her requests.

“Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world.”

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May 12, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {pretty, funny, happy, Picture Recap, real}

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

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this was the inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament for the Solemn High Mass that followed the May Procession.

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dad and i finally put the trampoline up, it only took us 4 years of waiting and 3 hrs to assemble. the kids are making up for lost time. they’re on it at all hours of the day.

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this is dragonfly’s first olive. he knew exactly what to do with it….put it on his finger, of course.

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we were at the Capitol two days this week.

our first visit was to take a stand for LIFE.

our second visit was to take a stand for eternal LIFE. we participated in the Marian procession in honor of Mary and reparation.

both visits were for Jesus through Mary!

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Marian Procession

May 10, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 05 May, 05 May Saints, Little Flowers, Marian, Procession 3 Comments

Mary, you are the joy of those in heaven, the help of those on earth, the consolation of those still burdened by their sins. Accept our May blossoms, accept each flower as a symbol of praise and thanksgiving! Thank you for your cooperation in the plan that changed the destiny of the world. Teach us, Mary, teach us, that we, too, may make the place where we are a little paradise for God.

~ based on the lament of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

My family participated in our Parish/Diocese May Procession through the streets of Downtown Sac. I coordinated the participation of my Little Flowers group. Dragonfly and Papi tagged along. Rose could not walk because she was required to be at the church for choir practice prior to the Solemn High Mass. I doubt she would have been able to walk, anyways. She is still recovering from a dislocated knee cap.

The Little Flowers led the procession. Each girl wore a blue hat in honor of Mary and held handmade paper basket filled with flower petals. They tossed the petals as they walked.

Papi was the honorary Little Flower. He would sneak flowers from the baskets and toss them from the stroller. Dragonfly had the best seat in the house, my back. He fell asleep within the first mile. Dad was part of the security patrol. He escorted the front of the procession.

The sacrament of Confession was offered on the procession.

The three mile procession led us to the Cathedral. A Solemn High Mass was held. It was followed by the May Crowning. A Little Flower (who will be receiving First Communion next week) was selected to crown Mary.

We add a blessed day.

ALL FOR JESUS THROUGH MARY!

Mary, you are a queen! The most Blessed Trinity has confidently placed the welfare of the Church into your powerful and gentle motherly hands, just as that same Church is entrusted to each of us at our confirmation. You will lead the pilgrim people of God home to his infinite loving heart. Giving you the crown is a symbolic way to entrust to you once more the full responsibility for this task.

~based on the lament of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

First Communion JOY

May 6, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: First Communion, First Communion JOY

“Without JOY there is no love, and love without JOY is not true love. And so, we need to bring that love and that JOY into the World today.” ~Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

You’re invited!

I’m hosting a party

In honor of

Mary & all First Communicants

Share the JOY of your First Communicant. This can be a First Communion Post from this year or recent years past. It’s just a simple way to share your JOY and lift one another up in prayer.

You are welcome to join now!

This has been changed to a “Perpetual Party” and currently

does not have an end date. Join at anytime!

ALL FOR!

How to Join: You will need to link up to this post with the designated Picture Linky from InLinkz. It should be self-explanatory, so I don’t think you’ll have any problem.

Click on the blue “Add your link” button with the froggy face that you’ll find at the bottom of this post.
Please be sure to add your Permalink, not your general blog address.

To get your permalink:
- click on your post name.
- copy the address that shows up in the address bar at the top,
- paste the copied address into the “url” box for the picture linky.
You’ll also need to enter your email address, It will not be visible to anyone.
Copy and paste the desired First Communion JOY logo button to your computer or save it in a file. Then you can upload it to your side bar and use it in your First Communion JOY post so your visitors will know you are participating.
Please link back to the host blog, JOYfilledfamily. This is important because it helps those who are visiting your blog, share the JOY and offer prayers for other participants.

Please do not add your link below, until your First Communion JOY post is actually published to your blog.

You may contact me via email if you are having difficulties and I will do my best to help you troubleshoot.

Through Mary

May 5, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 05 May, 05 May Saints, Catholic Girl's Guide, Marian, Meditation 3 Comments

"Today, more than ever, we must take pains in choosing true devotion to our Blessed Lady." ~St. Louis de Montfort

Rose has taken the lead in our home for the month of May. She is coordinating the family’s spiritual meditations.

Here are her primary resources.

Catholic Girl’s Guide by Fr. F. X. Lasance & Maiden and Mother: Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the Year

Rose has posted the list below, on our home altar. We are committed to adopting the prescribed practices for the month of May and beyond.

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Father Bowden, of the Oratory, in his Miniature Life of Mary, suggests the following practices in honor of Mary. They may be drawn by lot, or otherwise chosen, at the beginning of a month. ~Fr. Lasance

Practices in Honor of Our Lady
from Miniature Life of Mary by Father Bowden

1. Take a short time from your recreation to spend in solitude conversing with Mary, or in meditation on the mysteries of her life.

2. Rise punctually in the morning, invoking her as "the morning star."

3. Invoke her sixty-three times as " Virgin Mother " in honor of her sixty-three years.

4. Visit in spirit one of her great sanctuaries.

5. Mortify your will three times as an offering to Mary.

6. Say three Glorias in honor of the saints and Doctors who have explained and defended her pre-rogatives.

7. Gain indulgences for the soul in purgatory most devoted to the Blessed Virgin in life; offer Mass
and communion for this purpose.

8. Ask Mary to be present with you during the day to drive away evil spirits.

9. Perform some act of kindness with inconvenience to yourself.

10. Say three Hail Marys in reparation for the blasphemies uttered against her.

11. Give an alms in honor of her poverty.

12. Invoke the saints who were related to her — Saints Joseph, Joachim, Anne, etc.

13. Mortify your sight, once or more, in honor of Mary’s modesty.

14. Burn a candle before her image or picture.

15. Recall with devotion her words recorded in the Gospel, remembering how many of your sins are committed in speech. Bear your sufferings and sorrows silently and patiently.

1 6. Say the litany for the conversion of a soul for Mary to offer to God.

17. Shun idleness during the day in imitation of Mary at Nazareth.

18. Say a Hail Mary in honor of St. Gabriel, who brought it to earth.

19. Practise some little mortification at meals.

20. Before going to sleep, place yourself with the infant Jesus in Mary’s arms.

21. Say seven Glorias with extended arms, in honor of her seven dolors.

22. Make a spiritual communion in union with her dispositions at the Annunciation.

23. Say a Memorare to obtain Mary’s help at the hour of death.

24. Keep silence for a short time, and with Mary ponder on God’s words in your heart.

25. Say a Hail Mary before going to bed, to prevent one mortal sin during the night.

26. Visit her altar or image in atonement for the desecration of her sanctuaries.

27. Say nine Hail Marys in union with the nine choirs of angels who are ever praising her.

28. Say a Salve for the spread of devotion to her.

29. Say fifteen Glorias, in honor of the last fifteen years of Mary’s life, for the grace of perseverance.

30. Kiss the ground, and say three Hail Marys for the virtue of holy purity.

31. Say a Hail Mary in reparation for your neglect of Mary’s service during this month.

32. Distribute leaflets in praise of Mary, scapulars, medals, pictures, and beads, to promote devotion to the blessed Mother of God.

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"It is impossible for a client of Mary, who is faithful in honoring and recommending himself to her, to be lost." ~St. Alphonsus Ligouri

Vocations

May 4, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Vocations

We just recently heard of Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations and wanted to share.

The Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations (MEFV) helps men and women who have generously responded to God’s call to religious life but are prevented from beginning that life of sacrifice by their student loans. The MEFV offers grants that pay the minimum monthly payments of a sister’s or brother’s student loans.

It is our mission to eliminate the obstacle an aspirant’s student loans present to answering his vocation.

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48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

May 15, 2011

“Proposing Vocations in the Local Church”

LIFE

May 4, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Pro-Life

my family joined together today to take a stand for life. it was a small act for Our Blessed Mother during her month.

ALL FOR!

I Dare You!

May 2, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: dress dare, Marian, Modesty

The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary

My girls and I accepted a dare and we’re recommitting to wearing skirts for the month May.

We dare you to join the dress dare and wear dresses and skirts throughout the month of May.

check here for the official rules.

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ALL FOR JESUS THROUGH MARY

"the sins which bring most souls to hell are the sins of the flesh. Certain fashions are going to be introduced which will offend Our Lord very much… the Church has no fashions; Our Lord is always the same…" ~ Blessed Mother at Fatima to Bl.Jacinta Marto

Baby’s First Easter

April 27, 2011 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Dragonfly, Easter, GFG 4 Comments

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Catholic Girl’s Guide by Fr. F. X. Lasance & Maiden and Mother: Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the Year

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