This is the one I’ve been dying to share with you. Christopher West has been criticized for emphasizing the marriage part of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, but he really does glorify the beauty and importance of the celibate life as well. He may focus more on marriage, but I believe that’s […]
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We threw my sister-in-law a real curveball, coming to visit during Lent when our entire family was grain-free. I’m pretty sure she had a spectacular menu all planned out when I dropped the email bomb about, “By the way, we gave up grains for Lent, and it’s not just a sacrifice thing, but we have
An observation: When you cut grains, there’s still something else that takes their place as the “eat it at every meal” regular. Suddenly eggs are popping in multiple times a day, potatoes become a staple, and almonds (use the code STEWARDSHIP for 10% off at that site!) are needed for just about everything, including a
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Blessed John Paul II, pray for us! I’m so thankful to our former Pope John Paul II for leaving this legacy of the Theology of the Body, for opening the pipeline to allow us to embrace and not shun our sexuality. His work is a beacon for all religions to understand God’s plan for our
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Think God should stay out of your bedroom? That being naked is shameful? Pope John Paul II and Christopher West have something better for you. This series on the Theology of the Body is simply my summary and reactions to West’s 8-part presentation via video and workbook on JPII’s Theology of the Body, 129 talks
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I live in Michigan, where we have all four seasons, sometimes three in one day. If you’re in the Midwest as well, I hope there are some tips here to inspire you to find healthy, organic food sources; if not, do take away some ideas for poking around your own community to find the secret deals
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Boy, am I glad that I wrote up session four soon after hearing Christopher West speak! Not so for this session, which is a distant memory and chicken-scratch notes. My apologies if this summary is slightly spotty or incoherent, and apologies too for the two-week break on this series. I actually missed a day of
Theology of the Body Part Three: Man and Woman He Created Them (Our Origin) Read More »
It can be difficult to stay within a food budget, especially for a one-income family, when you’re trying to eat “real food,” not only whole unprocessed foods but also well-raised meats, traditionally prepared whole grains, and unrefined sweeteners, etc. A little planning can go a long way to help you save money. Your mission, if
We had a near miss with antibiotics this week. Two bottles of super-strength antibiotics stared me down from the refrigerator for 24 hours, threatening a head-on collision after which I’d have to deal with the consequences. They also promised to make my son feel better and get our family life back to normal, fast. What’s
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I used to love checking the receipt to see if I could save more than I spent, and I was pretty masterful at getting the great deals and then buying dozens of them. My mom would even share her coupons with me since she couldn’t use them all and I was too cheap to buy
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The first trimester of a pregnancy, for many women, is like no other time in their lives (except maybe having the flu). I have been meaning to write a list of “changes I experienced during the first trimester” since December, but…I didn’t get around to it. Fatigue sometimes makes the list, as many of you
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Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to do something special with your family this week. Special family time doesn’t have to be anything special, just being together and getting silly suffices! What a way to get moving with the kids! After a couple of heavy research and controversy posts last week, a (negative)
Is it possible to practice yoga as a faithful Catholic? Every time I mention yoga here at Kitchen Stewardship®, like I did in this post about harnessing the power in a woman’s natural cycle, I receive feedback challenging me to look into the issue and find that Catholic Church teaching explicitly forbids yoga. As I
Let’s start right out with the tough question: how does this all apply to single people? There’s a heart-breaking comment from a single reader on last week’s post in the series, “An Education in Being Human,” asking that very question. Some other readers jumped in with excellent answers to her wonder, “Where exactly do I
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I wasn’t sure what kinds of posts I was going to work up for Lent this year. The Advent Daily Dose was a great thing, but I didn’t think I should be putting in so much extra time on the computer during Lent. I pondered sharing thoughts for mothers or just a hodgepodge, but then
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I shared this paleo pancake recipe last week on Twitter in well less than 140 characters. Brace yourselves. I’ll flesh it out a little more today, but rest assured it’s THAT brain-dead easy. It’s really nice having some grain-free options to take the place of traditionally grain-filled breakfast foods. We miss our oatmeal, so options
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Lent is designed to be a time for sacrifice and self-denial, the point of which is to deepen one’s relationship with God and strengthen habits of self control. What you “give up” you can “offer up” as a prayer, united with Christ’s sacrifice of the Cross. Fasting is a powerful way to make an impact
“Shepherd me, O Pie…” Sing it with me? I’m not much for corned beef and wilted cabbage in a heap on a plate, but bring on St. Patty’s Day so I have an excuse to make my Shepherd’s Pie recipe! I’d make this dish any time of year, to be honest, but when red potatoes
Salt has really gotten a bad reputation over the last few decades. It’s been pegged as a culprit in hypertension (high blood pressure) and many people across the nation are on a low salt diet. Some food companies are so dedicated to producing low-salt foods that they end up making no-taste foods. I tested a
In high school one of my favorite breakfasts was a leftover baked potato and a glass of orange juice, eaten standing up a the counter. My mom and I used to joke that if you eat standing up, the calories don’t count (ha!). Anyone else like to have dinner leftovers for breakfast? How about in
