I am very pleased to say that I will be writing a new column at The Long Island Catholic called "The Catholic Home."
Here is the debut piece, a story about our first (of three) visits to see Our Lady of America during the visit of the statue to New York City: Our Mother's Care.
[Please click here for archived column, "Our Mother's Care."]
Much more needs to be said about the graces received during this time, and I hope to post pictures here, but for now, thank you for clicking over to read the column!
[The organizers of the event encouraged the children to touch the statue, lest they appear too presumptuous in this picture!]
That's lovely, Alice, and I'm glad to have something to read. I've been missing you!
Posted by: Jennie C. | October 05, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Congadulations Alice, you are a wonderful writer, I ma sure everyone will enjoy your column. xoxoxo Clarice
Posted by: clarice | October 05, 2007 at 10:53 AM
Lovely article, Alice, congratulations! How exciting!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 05, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Lovely article, Alice! I'm so happy to see others will benefit from your beautiful writing. I'm quite sure Our Lady is very pleased as well! :)
Posted by: Kristen Laurence | October 05, 2007 at 01:16 PM
Beautiful, Alice! I love being a part of your pilgrimages with your family. I will always remember your visit to see St. John Vianney's precious heart last year. God Bless,
Posted by: SuzanneG | October 05, 2007 at 02:12 PM
As usual, your writing is an inspiration. So glad you shared with us non-Long-Islanders.
Posted by: Account Deleted | October 05, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Oh Alice, I'm so thrilled for you to be writing for them, what a joy!! Can't wait for your other posts too :)
Posted by: Meredith | October 05, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Beautiful (as are you--lovely photo!). Thank you for sharing and how lucky everyone in Long Island is (I'll have to check if Ben's aunt receives this newspaper).
Posted by: KC | October 05, 2007 at 03:53 PM
What a wonderful article - and how great that you will be doing this regularly! Congratulations!
Posted by: Christine M | October 05, 2007 at 03:56 PM
Alice,
Congratulations on the column. I enjoyed the first piece and am certain all the rest will be just as lovely.
I was just thinking yesterday that I'd missed seeing any news here in a while.
And I have to add that when I loaded your page Isabella gasped pleasurably at the lovely banner photo, she was quite taken with the lovely running girls in white!
Posted by: MelanieB | October 05, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Very nice, Alice. Your children are so blessed to have you guiding their way.
Posted by: Molly | October 05, 2007 at 05:34 PM
Wonderful job! Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Marie C | October 05, 2007 at 07:21 PM
You are perfect for the job-such a great & inspiring writer. People will benefit from your articles. Be sure to link them so we can keep up!
Posted by: Sarah | October 05, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Glad you're back! I love the way you sow "teachable" moments into your day, such as pointing out God's providence is more than what others would call "chance". I always try to do that with my children. (Also, that picture of you in the side column is BEAUTIFUL!) You are truly an inspiration!
Posted by: Mary Beth P | October 05, 2007 at 07:33 PM
Alice, it's beautiful! Congratulations, and I love the picture!
And, please tell your dearest Agnes, from this former atheist, that the unbeliever's arguments only take her so far, and that when good Christians are praying, we end up Catholic! :-)
Posted by: Karen Edmisten | October 05, 2007 at 09:23 PM
Beautiful writing as always, Alice! What a blessing you are...for so, so many!
You are a beautiful child of God, outstanding wife and mother, wonderful teacher, precious Sister in Christ to so many of us! Thank you!!
Posted by: betty | October 05, 2007 at 10:04 PM
So glad to find you back! What a beautiful article and congrats on the new column!
Posted by: Michelle | October 05, 2007 at 11:42 PM
Oh Alice what a blessing you are! I am so glad our Lord is using you in this way. The article is beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Michele Q. | October 05, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations Alice! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Rebecca | October 06, 2007 at 01:00 AM
As you so often do, you brought tears to my eyes. A beautiful article Alice, thank you! And congratulations.
I loved the quotes at the end also.
Posted by: patience | October 06, 2007 at 01:52 AM
Wonderful job, Alice! :)
Posted by: Cheryl M. | October 06, 2007 at 09:20 AM
Great column!
Posted by: vicki | October 06, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Oh, Alice, this is just wonderful. Your article gave me chills (the good kind!) What a wonderful witness to your children. And to the readers of the LI Catholic. And to me!
Thank you. I just love this site, you are awesome! :)
Warmly,
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen | October 06, 2007 at 11:32 AM
I am a fan too - I love the quotation from the CCC about atheism being contrary to "the secret desires of the heart". It is so true and it makes me proud to be a Catholic. Thank you and Agnes for the lesson! (And you are beautiful in your photo!)
Posted by: Beth Bennett | October 06, 2007 at 08:18 PM
That was a beautiful article, Alice! The moments were so perfectly described that I felt I could have been there myself! I hope to see more of your work in the Long Island Catholic in the future.
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 06, 2007 at 08:19 PM
What a beautiful story, Alice!
Congratulations on your column!
I'm sure many Long Islanders will enjoy your writing as much as we all have!
Love,
Jane
Posted by: Jane Ramsey | October 06, 2007 at 10:18 PM
Beautiful story! How much Our Lady loves your devotion and simple faith in all things. You are such an inspiration to us all!! God bless! :)
Posted by: Marybeth | October 06, 2007 at 10:42 PM
What a wonderful devotion you have to Our Blessed Mother -- and thank you for posting the photo of that beautiful statue.
Posted by: Barbara | October 07, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Posted by: Barbara | October 07, 2007 at 09:18 AM
I'm so thrilled that you got to see her! We also stopped in Queens to see her on the way home from my in-law's a couple of weeks ago. Just being in her presence was exhilarating! Thanks for sharing the beautiful article.
Posted by: Brenda | October 07, 2007 at 02:25 PM
Very beautiful, Alice. As always.
Posted by: Diane | October 07, 2007 at 11:30 PM
Your article was as wonderful as the rest of your writing... and quietly inspirational :) Thank you so much for sharing with those of us who live 'elsewhere' :)
Posted by: Rachel | October 08, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Great to see you back in my Google reader list. Love your article. You have such a wonderful talent and I am so
I started a new blog - only a few posts so far and still need to edit them. Check it out:
http://flymybutterflywings.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Leona | October 08, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Beautiful article, Alice, it was so great to read about Our Lady of America in "The Long Island Catholic". I only wish your lovel photo shown here were included!
Posted by: Leticia Velasquez | October 09, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Oh boy! How did I miss this? This is WONDERFUL! Congratulations, dear friend. Long Island will be abundantly blessed by your precious pearls of motherly wisdom. I can't wait for the next one.
Posted by: Lorraine | October 11, 2007 at 12:42 PM
I said it once, and I'll say it again...Hooray! Really, I am just so happy about this!
Posted by: Jeannine | October 12, 2007 at 12:05 PM
I have to come and tell you...last Sunday we walked into church for mass and guess who was near the Marian altar waiting for me...yes, Our Lady of America! She was exquisitely beautiful!! In a very quick decision, she was brought to St. Patrick's in New Orleans. What a treat!! :)
Posted by: Cheryl M. | October 24, 2007 at 02:15 PM
A beautiful piece. Thank you so much for sharing your blessed event - with us and the Catholic internet world.
You and your children have the most faith filled, miraculous adventures.
I had even More tears after reading the updates about your mother.
My prayers are with her and you. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Posted by: Laurie | October 24, 2007 at 10:53 PM