Opus Dei Boston Bloggers

Bill and I are members of Opus Dei living in the Boston area with our nine children and five grandchildren (fortunately not in the same house). We want to be a witness to the ordinary life members of Opus Dei lead, and to correct the crazy rumors coming from The Da Vinci Code and other places. We will often comment on THE WAY, a book by St Josemaria Escriva that was published by Doubleday last May.

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Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

Friday, March 17, 2006

Point 279 in The Way: "People see only the flat surface. Their vision is two-dimensional and fixed to the ground. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third-dimension: height, and with it, perspective, weight and volume."

People frequently ask me what it's like to raise a large family. My response varies depending on the seriousness of the person asking the question. My life is a great adventure. My children are accomplishing wonderful things that make society better. The best advice I could give to anyone who is attemting to raise a family is to keep your eyes on the goal. The goal is not financial or academic. The goal is heaven. Parents have about seventeen years to prepare their children for the big world. Children learn by watching. Are you honest? Do you pray? Are you charitable?

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Point 824 in The Way: "Have you noticed how human love consists of little things? Well, divine love also consists of little things".

Did I tell you we have a wedding coming up? Brian, the fellow who took the Christmas picture, is marrying our daughter Tricia. Tricia and Brian have known each other for years. They attended different colleges, dated other people and have been best friends before falling in love. Their wedding will be eclectic. The wedding will be traditional but there will be seven young people escorting the bride and groom; in addition to the bidesmaids and groomsmen. The reception will have a Latin sound to it due to the band that will be playing but it will be in a very Brahmin location. We're thrilled to have Brian and his family join our family.