March for Life Photos

March for Life Photos

This past weekend our family participated in our annual March for Life.After Mass, we had lunch and said the rosary at the home of some friends, and then headed downtown for the March. The weather forecast said it would be snowing... But, instead, we were blessed with...

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My Neighborhood

My Neighborhood

I haven't posted any Little Saints Pre-School projects in awhile. Mainly since we have been really busy with other things, and it had been placed on the back burner, so to speak. I do love the program, but it is very time consuming and I just haven't had the time it...

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Another Surprise

Another Surprise

Not only did I receive a TON of packages from FedEx today, a couple more arrived with the mail, one for me, which contained some DVD's that I have been wanting to watch for some much needed inspiration and motivation, and one for the boys!The boys were SO excited!You...

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This is what happens…

This is what happens…

...when Pampered Chef offers 20% off on all their stoneware! Looks like I have some sorting to do. I need to figure out what goes where, and just what I get to keep! :)After we finish school, of course!

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An afternoon reflection…

An afternoon reflection…

...on the 35th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.Please join me, on this sad day, to watch and reflect on Father Liam Cary's homily from this past Sunday titled:Roe vs. Wade: 35 Years of "Choice"Thank you Marc for providing all these great videos!

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The Unknown Souls

This video was created by a good friend of ours and is "dedicated to the fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers we will never know." Prayer for the Helpless UnbornHeavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil,...

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Spiritually Adopt a Child

Spiritually Adopt a Child

This past Sunday our family participated in our local March for Life. During the Rally afterwards, one of the speakers led a prayer in which he said: "I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself Never to be silent, Never to be passive, Never to...

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Book Meme

I was catching up on the latest posts over at Amy's blog, Knit Together in Love, when I noticed her post titled book meme. "Interesting," I thought... And since she said at the bottom of her post, " I tag.... YOU." I considered myself tagged! Thanks Amy ;)Lets see......

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Our Lady of Altagracia

Our Lady of Altagracia

With the Christmas season over, we have put away our Christmas Mosaic, and pulled out Catholic Mosaic once again. As I have mentioned many times before, we just love Catholic Mosaic. In fact, before Catholic Mosaic, I had never heard of Our Lady of Altagracia, whose...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

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