Living Without School: The Korean Martyrs

We read about the Korean Martyrs.

The Korean Martyrs were the victims of religious persecution against the Roman Catholic Church during the 19th century in Korea. At least 8,000 adherents to the faith were known to have been killed during this persecution, 103 of whom were canonized en masse in 1984.

I made Korean Beef . Yum! This recipe is a keeper.

And I had a very relaxing day. Met a friend for breakfast ( fruit and nut bread) at Borders. Did some shopping, had my nails done ( mauve/purple). Met dh for lunch (lentil soup) at Coffee Club. Had a woman at the nail salon make a pass at my dh. Truly!

Then home for a workout, housework, laundry. Put up some posters at church. Thought about going to Confession, but didn't. Had a cup of tea with friends. Watched Alias.

Do you think my life revolves around food, conversation, workouts, DVDs? Sometimes I think it does..Well, I do homeschool, too, and work for Kumon and do volunteer stuff for homeschooling/Kumon/our parish.

Really. I do.

It is not all about food and talking and being social!

Prayer of Consecration of St. Maximilian Kolbe

O Immaculata, Queen of Heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and our most loving Mother, God has willed to entrust the entire order of mercy to thee. I, N___, a repentant sinner, cast myself at thy feet humbly imploring thee to take me with all that I am and have, wholly to thyself as thy possession and property. Please make of me, of all my powers of soul and body, of my whole life, death and eternity, whatever most pleases thee. If it pleases thee, use all that I am and have without reserve, wholly to accomplish what was said of thee: "She will crush your head," and, "Thou alone have destroyed all heresies in the whole world."

Let me be a fit instrument in thine Immaculate and merciful hands for introducing and increasing the maximum in all the many strayed and indifferent souls, and thus help extend as far as possible the blessed Kingdom of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. For wherever thou enters, one obtains the grace of conversion and growth in holiness, since it is through thy hands that all graces come to us from the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

V. Allow me to praise thee O Sacred Virgin.
R. Give me strength against thy enemies.

Prayer of St Bonaventure

Pierce, O most Sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, with true, serene, and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with love and longing for Thee, that it may yearn for Thee and faint for Thy courts, and long to be dissolved and to be with Thee.Grant that my soul may hunger after Thee, the bread of angels, the refreshment of holy souls, our daily and supersubstantial bread, having all sweetness and savor and every delight of taste; let my heart ever hunger after and feed upon Thee, upon whom the angels desire to look, and may my inmost soul be filled with the sweetness of Thy savor; may it ever thirst after Thee, the fountain of life, the fountain of wisdom and knowledge, the fountain of eternal light, the torrent of pleasure, the richness of the house of God.May it ever compass Thee, seek Thee, find Thee, run to Thee, attain Thee, meditate upon Thee, speak of Thee, and do all things to the praise and glory of Thy name, with humility and discretion, with love and delight, with ease and affection, and with perseverance unto the end.May Thou alone be ever my hope, my entire assurance, my riches, my delight, my pleasure, my joy, my rest and tranquility, my peace, my sweetness, my fragrance, my sweet savor, my food, my refreshment, my refuge, my help, my wisdom, my portion, my possession and my treasure, in whom may my mind and my heart be fixed and firmly rooted immovably henceforth and for ever. Amen.

9 comments:

Ladybug Mommy Maria said...: A woman at dh's old job was "into" him, too - it bugged my dh that this woman - knowing he was married - had no scruples!; 1:27 pm
Ladybug Mommy Maria said...: Oh, can you post the recipe? :-); 1:27 pm
Leonie said...: I'll post the recipe later - adapted it from one of my Asian cookbooks. :-); 10:47 pm
Chris said...: Do you recall a woman who saw someone's husband in leather at iceskating and made saucy comments? My bad. Does Gerry ever wear leather?; 11:13 pm
Leonie said...: Oh, Chris, I am LOLing - I really remember that and, no, sadly, Gerry doesn't wear leather! roflol!; 8:10 am
Greg said...: I think leather pants would suit Dad's personality so well too...though I have to confess the picture of him wearing them hadn't entered my mind until this moment... :); 7:42 am
Leonie said...: Oh, Greg, Chris mens a leather jacket! lol!; 8:04 am
Chris said...: Sorry Greg. I hope my comment hasn't scarred you for life.; 11:32 pm
Leonie said...: OMG, I am laughing - Greg, your image and Chris re the scarring!; 8:12 am

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Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Korean Martyrs

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