Catholic Cuisine will be hosting a series of From Thy Bounty Fairs highlighting the major feasts and fruits of the coming months which lead us into Advent. (A big THANK YOU goes to Mary for coordinating these for us!!!) These fairs will be an opportunity to share with...
Next week we will begin Along the Alphabet Path.Along with each letter of the alphabet the children will be introduced (or re-introduced as the case may be) to a Saint using the beautiful book An Alphabet of Catholic Saints.Elizabeth suggests making a Wee Felt Saint...
Here is one of the ways we are using all those plums:FRESH PLUM COBBLERINGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups sugar6 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cinnamon8 cups sliced fresh unpeeled plums6 tablespoons butter or shortening2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3...
**This is probably a really boring post for most all of you... But, I am putting it up anyway, since WOW was really helping me lose weight and eat well earlier this year. Thanks Regina for getting it going once again! I need it! It has been quite some time...
Today was the feast of the Nativity of Mary, and what a beautiful day it was!While the boys were finishing up their school work this afternoon, the girls colored a picture of Mary from Fenestrae Fidei. I wasn't planning on taking any pictures, but I was amazed at how...
FOR TODAYOutside my (open) Window... the birds are chirping and the sky is blue. It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day! I am thinking... about the upcoming From Thy Bounty Fairs. I am really looking forward to them! Won't you join...
September 5th is the anniversary of the death of Blessed Mother Teresa, and her feast day.I remember very clearly traveling to San Francisco in 1988 (when I was just 10 years old!) with my Grandmother to see Mother Teresa, at St. Anne's Church, as she welcomed 11 new...
Yesterday, after Mass, Father invited us over to his home to pick plums... I am so glad I ran back into the house before we left to grab my camera! :o)
Since we are hoping to start Along the Alphabet Path this year, I spent a couple weeks looking at all the local craft stores for the little wooden peg dolls with no luck. Anyhow, I ended up emailing Tracy (which I should have done in the first place and saved all that...
My children have all loved the Little Saints Pre-School Program. I love that they love it. 😉 No really, I do love it, it just initially took a *TON* of preparation. In fact, the first year I justified all the hours I spent cutting out flannel board pieces and card...
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.
