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Pray, Work, Rest & Play — Advent Week 2

December 10, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

Welcome back to our series — Pray, Work, Rest & Play — where we share a bit about how we’re striving to incorporate an order, a rule of sorts, to our daily routine here at Das Schmidt Haus. A routine that organically involves prayer, work, rest, and play. How are you incorporating these into your daily routine? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Pray Work Rest & Play, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Jude, Lucy, Pray Work Rest & Play, Saint Lucy, Saint Nicholas

Saint Lucy Makes An Appearance

December 13, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 5 Comments

December 13 is the Feast of Saint Lucy. This martyred saint’s devotion to Jesus and act of charity can shine as a bright witness. Here are some unique ways to honor this beloved saint. Santa Lucia, ora pro nobis!

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Georgia Bulletin, Gregorian Calendar, Italy, Julian Calendar, Light, Lorraine Murray, Lucia, Saint Gerard, Saint Lucy, Saint Lucy Day, Saint Nicholas, saints, Santa Lucia, Sicily, Sweden, Switzerland

Saint Gerard Meets Saint Lucy

December 13, 2010 by Lisa Schmidt 4 Comments

In the spring of 2007, my husband Joel and I realized we were expecting our first child. We were so excited and shared the news with our family and friends on Easter Sunday. A few weeks into the second trimester, I started experiencing some signs of miscarriage, and my doctor sent me immediately to Mercy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Light, Mercy Hospital, Miscarriage, Motherhood, Prolife, Saint Gerard, Saint Lucy, saints
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