Prayer, fasting and abstinence for a special intention ...

will mean this blog will be on hiatus for the next 14 days. 

We have seen a house that is available for sale ... an 1838 house that is in a perfect spot, cutting dh's commute 30 minutes EACH way, near all the friends we have down here, and more than 1.5 acres around the house (so LOTS of play area for the kids).  I SOOO want to move to this house ...

BUT

we'd need a major miracle to have all things come together.  In asking God's divine providence to "kick in", I am planning to fast (drinking only tea/water/coffee and not eating any sweets), to pray more (by going to daily Mass and carving an hour out of each day for prayer time), and to (and this is a BIGGIE for me) abstain from the Internet (by only checking email twice a day and not doing anything else online). 

We are asking for a clear sign from God whether or not to pursue this house ...

So I will update you all on this intention on March 1st (which is also String Bean's 11th birthday).  Will you please add your prayer to my self-imposed sacrifices while I'm away?

Lent 2010 ... and so it begins ...

Today, Wednesday February 17th, starts the Lenten Season for the Catholic Church.  The kids and I will go to morning Mass before co-op and not only receive ashes but also Our Lord in the Eucharist:  what a great way to start our Lent!

One thing I'm doing is the Commissioned by Christ's Lenten Challenge ... I have the calendar as my computer desktop image so I remember each and every day to do more for God and His people (and ultimately, more for the good of me!). 

Since we homeschool, it's quite fun for me to "do" Lent with my kids -- lots of time to read and discuss, to pray and think, to love and learn ... all with a focus, not on the secular, but rather on the ultimate target: a good life that leads us to eternal life.

Prayers for one and all during this Lent ... and please pray for me and mine if you have a minute!