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Happy All the Things! Here’s to Joy-Filled Ordinary Times

January 13, 2019 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

Given we re-enter Ordinary Time tomorrow, Monday, January 14, I guess I haven’t quite missed the boat on sending you Christmas greetings from Das Schmidt Haus. So let’s get it all out in the open now. Merry Christmas, Happy 2019, a blessed Epiphany, and a spirited Baptism of the Lord to you! I pray your … [Read more…]

Posted in: Deacon's Wife, Family, Schmidt, Lisa, Speaking Tagged: 5-minute Reflection, Das Schmidt Haus, Lisa Schmidt

Dogs and Holy Leisure

October 4, 2018 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

On this Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron of animals, a quick post recollecting on how a dog ushered a bit of holy leisure into our lives.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Das Schmidt Haus, Dog, Holy Leisure, Sophie, St. Francis of Assisi

Come away and rest a while

July 22, 2018 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

It’s been almost two years since Joel or I have shared any new content on this site. Wow, two years? I really didn’t think it had been that long. It’s not like we set about to intentionally take a break. It just organically happened. In hindsight, necessarily happened. As Jesus says in the Gospel of Mark 6:31: Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.

Posted in: Being Deacon, Family, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Conception Abbey, Das Schmidt Haus, Deacon Joel, Home Improvements, John Kolbe, Lisa Schmidt, Not Homeschooling, St. Pius X, The Water Jar, The Well

A Field Guide For The Daily Acts of Catholic Life

March 29, 2016 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

“I grew up Catholic but haven’t always been sure what it means to live out my Catholic faith beyond Sunday.” If this sounds familiar, here’s a resource for you! Even if doesn’t sound familiar, here’s a terrific resource for you: a field guide for the daily acts of Catholic life.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Book Review, CatholicMom.com, Das Schmidt Haus, Domestic Church, Living the Liturgy

Easter Bits and Pieces from Das Schmidt Haus

March 28, 2016 by Lisa Schmidt 5 Comments

“Enter the Tomb and Wonder!” Here’s Joel’s Easter Sunday 2016 homily and other Easter bits and pieces from Das Schmidt Haus.

Posted in: Homilies, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Das Schmidt Haus, Easter, Homily, Saint of the Month Club, St. Joseph

The Saints Cry Over Lost Time

November 1, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

“Dichos” is the Spanish word for proverbs or wise sayings used in Mexican culture. One “dicho” I recently read about is “The saints cry over lost time.” It was once a popular expression often said by parents to help keep their kids on task. It’s been a helpful saying, not so much for keeping my kids on task, but motivating me to get rolling on a special project!

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: All Saints, Das Schmidt Haus, Halloween

“All things seem possible in May” | May 18 Daybook

May 18, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” A daybook post full of possibilities, including finishing that half-marathon!

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Book Basket, Das Schmidt Haus, Daybook, May, Well-Read Mom, What We're Reading

Do-It-Yourself Poodle Skirts

May 8, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 10 Comments

I did it! Here are the details of the DIY inexpensive homemade poodle skirts made for the sock hop fundraiser in honor of Mary’s Meals.

Posted in: 7 Quick Takes, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Das Schmidt Haus, Jude, Lucy, Lydia, Mary's Meals

Springtime Photo Dump

April 24, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 7 Comments

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared photos of our family and kids, so here’s a quick photo dump. — Das Schmidt Haus, Easter 2015 — Okay, it wasn’t really Easter, and Cy, Iowa State’s mascot, didn’t attend church with us. But let’s pretend because I need an obligatory family Easter photo. Maybe I should Photoshop the … [Read more…]

Posted in: 7 Quick Takes, Schmidt, Lisa, Through Our Lens Tagged: Being Deacon, Das Schmidt Haus, Deacon's Wife, Diaconate, Easter, Jude, Lucy, Lydia

Saint Tooth Fairy?

January 26, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 14 Comments

Let’s consider this post another one in the #WhyILoveMyHusband series. Here’s why. Our oldest child Lucy lost her first tooth one year ago right around Christmas. It almost caused a minor meltdown (me, not the kid) because it was just one more thing to add to my to-do list during a season that can be already hectic with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Das Schmidt Haus, saints, Why I Love My Husband
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