Mary Ellen Barrett

January 1, 2010 By Mary Ellen Barrett 1 Comment

God our Father, may we always profit by the prayers of the Virgin Mother Mary, for you bring us life and salvation through Jesus Christ her Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

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Bonny Blue Days ~ New Year Edition

December 31, 2009 By Mary Ellen Barrett 4 Comments

Outside my window…Snow. Again. Frigid and gray. The snow is supposed to turn to rain later so that should be pleasant . I am thinking. . . about how glad I am this year is over. Beginning again seems like a good idea. I am thankful for. . . a warm house, a fireplace, bread […]

Christmastide; digging out the house

December 27, 2009 By Mary Ellen Barrett 4 Comments

Did everyone have a nice Christmas? We did. Very quiet for us but that is just what we needed. Thank you to everyone who has prayed for us this season, we feel the effects of those prayers, we surely do. Like many moms, I have spent the weekend digging out the house from the after-effects […]

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2009 By Mary Ellen Barrett 4 Comments

Father, we are filled with the new light by the coming of your Word among us. May the light of faith shine in our words and actions. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. May the […]

The only gift I can give

December 24, 2009 By Mary Ellen Barrett 22 Comments

No parent should have to add a grave blanket to their list of Christmas gifts to buy their children. It's a little bit appalling. Yet add it I did, and I was happy to. Why? Because it was something I could do for him. One of the worst parts of losing a child is […]