The Christmas Rose Novena

The Christmas Rose Novena

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...

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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...

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{this moment} ~ Our New Mantel!

{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 -...

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A Little Prayer Request for Rose

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...

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The Winner of the Giveaway is…

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...

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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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A Little About Me

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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