This is the 20th anniversary of Mulieris Dignitatem.

The Pontifical Council for the Laity is encouraging the faithful worldwide to observe the 20th anniversary of Mulieris Dignitatem in the coming year. This Apostolic Letter (signed August 15th, 1988) was written by John Paul II to encourage women in their vocations, to highlight the essential feminine genius that they provide to the world, and to restore spiritual and physical motherhood to a culture that was quickly losing sight of the very meaning of nuptial love.

The Catholics of North America have been asked in particular to consider the document in light of one overarching theme: The Dignity of Women in a Technological and Consumeristic Society. To that effect, a website has been created in order to provide a comprehensive resource for those looking for ways to reflect on this timely anniversary. Dignityofwomen.com will point to books, speakers, study guides, and other initiatives that will bring the beauty of this document to as many people as possible, while constantly integrating suggestions, additions, and a bulletin board of events for women to access over the coming year.

The timeliness of this observance cannot be overestimated. With debates raging over the nature of marriage, the sanctity of human life, the needs of children, and how the gifts of women are best promoted, what better way to form ourselves than by returning to the foundational questions of who women are and why the divine plan hinges on their cooperation.

Is finally here! The boys (Morgan and Elliot) will hopefully be home this weekend.

Preparing the site:

The girls are supervising the progress:

The Barn arrives:

And is gingerly placed on it’s pad of crushed stone:

Voila! The barn is leveled and safely shored up underneath:

Next tasks are to cut a chicken door, construct the inside pen for the wethers, and paint the exterior to match the house (which is corn silk yellow).

Off the old block.

Reading already!

…and knitting! It seems he feels the same exhilaration I do when presented with a basketful of delicious fibres!

Mary Rose Lussier, Brian’s Memere, passed away into the arms of Our Lord last night. Thanks be to God. Thanks to you all for your prayers, I’m certain it helped her pass peacefully.

Eternal Rest grant unto Mary Rose, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.