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Thoughts on Christmas from Brother Francis

Thoughts on Christmas from Brother Francis
[I realize that the Christmas season just ended; but one of our Sisters gathered these quotes, and I don't wish to wait another year to share them with you. Sr. M. Ph.]
Dominus dixit ad me, Filius meus es tu; ego hodie genui te.  The Lord said to my Lord, Thou [...]

Posted 04 February 2010 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Religion § Society ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Philosophy – A Grounding in Reality

The Sisters are taking evening classes in Philosophy, going through Brother Francis’ Philosophia Perrenis lectures on tape with the assistance of a tutor-at-a-distance (using a speaker phone). We are almost to the end of the course on Cosmology, and there is never a lecture that doesn’t touch on something we can use in the classroom. [...]

Posted 13 January 2010 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § School Life § Sisters ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

The Christian Training of Children – Preparing a Child for Confession

Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)

On the Christian Training of Children
Chapter XIII. – How a Christian Mother Should Prepare Her Child for Confession.
The sincere confession of sins and faults in union with a sincere sorrow for [...]

Posted 06 December 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Mothers § Religion § School Life § Society ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Wanted: Memories of Brother Francis

Did you know Brother Francis? Were you taught by him? Do you have any anecdotes or memories to share? We would like to hear from you. Short or long, any contributions would be most welcome. You may email me through the contact us page. Thank you!

Posted 07 September 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § School Life ‡ Comments (3) ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Graduating Class of 2009 – Michael Bryan

[I first saw this speech when Michael presented it to me -- a week before graduation -- in an almost-polished form. What a surprise it was! This topic was not what I was expecting. Sr. M. Ph.]
Good afternoon, Sister Marie Therese, Sister Maria Philomena, Mr. McManus, Mama, Papa, Brothers, Sisters, family, friends, and fellow IHM [...]

Posted 29 June 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § School Life § Society ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

John F. McManus – The Forgotton Virtue of Hope – Graduation 2009

Graduation Speech, St. Benedict Center, Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009
By John F. McManus
[Mr. McManus has an amazing background in the Marines, engineering, and public relations. He has been the president of the John Birch Society since 1991 -- as well as a friend of the Center and Third Order member of [...]

Posted 10 June 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Fathers § Mothers § School Life ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

The Christian Training of Children – Co-operation with Pastor and Teacher

Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)
On the Christian Training of Children

Chapter XI. – A Christian Mother’s Co-operation with Pastor and Teacher
The first aids of a mother in her arduous task of properly rearing her children are derived from [...]

Posted 17 May 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Educational Philosophy § Fathers § Mothers § School Life § Society ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Christian Training of Children – Prayers

Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)
On the Christian Training of Children
Chapter IX. – Prayers a Christian Mother May Teach Her Child.
[As I explained to the mothers at our last Mothers' Tea, the important thing to be drawn from [...]

Posted 16 May 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Mothers § Religion § Society ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

The Christian Training of Children – The Father’s Role

Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)
On the Christian Training of Children

Chapter VII. – How a Mother Should Instil [sic] into the Hearts of Her Children a Sincere Love and Respect of Their Father, and how She Should Co-operate [...]

Posted 26 April 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Artwork § Educational Philosophy § English § Fathers § Mothers § Music § Religion § Society ‡ Comments (0) °

The Christian Training of Children – Rewards and Punishments

Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued]
(from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926)
On the Christian Training of Children

Chapter VII. – Of Rewards and Punishments.
A stubborn evil spirit that resists the ordinary means of control, is driven out according to the words of our Lord by [...]

Posted 25 April 2009 † Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M. § Educational Philosophy § English § Fathers § Mothers § Music § Religion § Society ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,