View from the Domestic Church: So, what do you think?

In addition to my books

I have written for the English edition of L'Osservatore Romano (Vatican newspaper)

The National Catholic Register, Catholic World Report, Our Sunday Visitor (national) newsweekly, Columbia Magazine, The Catholic Transcript, The News Times, The New Milford Times, Hearth magazine, Canticle magazine, Lay Witness magazine, Faith & Family magazine, CarbLite magazine, On the Web - many areas, including Catholic Exchange, Catholic Online, Catholic Lane, Catholic Mom, and a parenting column for Irish Family Press (print edition), a Catholic weekly newspaper published in Ireland as well as the online format. My work appears in many foreign publications as well (Nigeria, Singapore, Africa, Russia, and more).

A Catholic Woman's Book of Prayers

With all the mixed messages that women receive from society today, women can be distracted from--and even unreceptive to--the deep and abiding love that Christ has for them. Whether single or married, religious or consecrated, parenting children, or spiritually mentoring others, women need to know that the Lord understands the many challenges they face, their desire for inspiration, and, above all, their need to be affirmed as women.Through this book of original and traditional prayers from one of the top ten most fascinating Catholics of 2009 as rated by Faith & Family Live, women can realize God's divine Love, thrive in inspiration from Saints and the Church and rest in the affirmation of the "feminine genius." (order above by clicking book image at top of page)

First and foremost educator

"Since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring. Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can compensate for their failure in it. For it devolves on parents to create a family atmosphere so animated with love and reverence for God and others that a well-rounded personal and social development will be fostered among children. Hence, the family is the first school of those social virtues which every society needs."--Gravissimum Educationis (one of the documents of the Second Vatican Council)

Love for Laundry: Folding Hail Mary’s
Laundry: a never-ending task,
Looming over me, growing beside me,
Requiring my time and lots of energy.
How can a mother embrace this job?
Quietly, I pray.
Folding my family’s clothes,
I think of them and of you, Lord.
Thankful for this blessing;
The awesome privilege
Of caring for them!
Dear Lord, please grant me all of the graces I need to see the hidden treasure in housework and in caring for my family!
(excerpted from my book: Grace Cafe: Serving Up Recipes for Faithful Mothering, Circle Press)

Friday, July 31, 2009

So, what do you think?

How do you like my new look here?

14 comments:

AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 6:32 PM
I love this new look. Feels just right.
Beautiful.
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elena maria vidalJuly 31, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Love it!!
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~Kathy~July 31, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Absolutely lovely!
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AnneJuly 31, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Very nice, love it!
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JenniferJuly 31, 2009 at 7:18 PM
It's gorgeous!! :D
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AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Love it!!!
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Donna-Marie Cooper O'BoyleJuly 31, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Thank you very much, you guys!
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AutumnAugust 1, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Your blog is lovely ~ glad to have found you and will visit again.
I have a Domestic Church blog here: http://bloomingathome.wordpress.com/ if you're interested. I have added you to my blogroll :¬)
Mrs.Pogle xx
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Barbara Cooper-SchonertAugust 1, 2009 at 11:39 AM
very nice. I love it!
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Anne (aussieannie)August 1, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Lovely Donna-Marie!!
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Karen Edmisten August 2, 2009 at 8:26 PM
It's perfect, Donna, just perfect!
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Roxane B. SalonenAugust 2, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Very nice. I echo all the others here. Great look!
Great work!
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mamaAugust 3, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Looks good Donna! Nice creativity!
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JoannAugust 4, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Wow, was my first word! It's really beautiful! Love the new family photo as well.
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Be at peace

"Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; Rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."
~Saint Francis De Sales