As you all know, I love praying Novena's to St. Therese and the Christmas Novena is one of my favorites! Two years ago I prayed this novena, shortly after my miscarriage, for the health of my next baby and that God would calm my fears of another pregnancy... A few...
¡Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!
I finally pulled out my painting supplies, and spent some time most of the afternoon/evening yesterday painting Our Lady of Guadalupe Dolls! I had wanted to paint a larger 3 1/2" doll to give to our little Rose, along with the 3 1/2" St. Therese I painted awhile...
It’s official…
... I am totally addicted to chocolate candy molds! They are so easy to use and the results are so much fun! The other day I did a trial run for Christmas, using our new Nativity Chocolate Candy Mold Set.This Christmas, I am hoping to decorate a...
{this moment} ~ Our New Mantel!
*Just try and picture stone in place of that ugly grey/black hole beneath the new mantel.. That's what I keep trying to do! lol! It might be awhile before we are actually able to complete this project.{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo -...
Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas
~ Treats from St. Nicholas ~ Every year our children are given new slippers on the feast of St. Nicholas. However, last year I purchased extra big sizes. The oldest four still fit in their slippers and Snuggles has plenty of hand-me-downs from...
Crèche Mania :: Free Downloads for Creating Beautiful and Inspiring 3-D Nativity Scenes!
Yesterday, when I posted the link to the Bible Paper Toys, I had NO IDEA about some of the options available as free downloads! This morning I received another email from a dear friend (thank you PJ!), sharing a link to Crèchemania and the Paper Model...
On this Beautiful Feast of the Immaculate Conception
We were just given a wonderful Christmas gift! The doctors office just called with the results from Rose's echocardiogram yesterday (she did wonderfully, by the way) and her little heart is completely NORMAL!!! Her PDA has healed and she will not...
Bible Paper Toys :: Free Printable Paper Nativity Set
I have a dear cousin who moved to Italy many years ago and I no longer get to see very often. Thanks to Facebook, we are now able to stay in touch once again! Today she sent me a link to a great little craft that she thought I would like. I hadn't...
A Little Prayer Request for Rose
This afternoon I will be taking our little Rose in for another Echocardiogram. This echo is to confirm whether or not she still has her PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus), so we can begin making plans for her operation in a couple months if necessary. We are still...
The Winner of the Giveaway is…
BETH!!! Congratulations Beth! You are the winner of the St. Nicholas Doll Giveaway!Please email me your address so we can get your new doll in the mail.*Selected by Captain!For all others: Be sure to click over and "like" St. Luke's Brush at...
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.