~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}{happy}Rose was so cute opening her little Name-day gift... "It's a Saint-uh!" she said, as soon as she was able to peek past the tissue paper. "It's St. Therese-uh!" (This cute little Pixie...
My Daybook :: On the Traditional Feast of St. Thérèse
by Jessica | Oct 3, 2012 | Costumes, Daybook, Field Trips, Picture Books, Saint Therese Quotes, St. Therese, Wooden Saints | 15 Comments
Outside my window...The weather has been gorgeous this week, it has been cooling down some at night and the leaves have started to change colors. I just hung our fall wreath on the front door and picked up a few little pumpkins to use as decorations. ...
13 Years Ago Today
by Jessica | Oct 3, 2012 | Happy Anniversary, Prayer, Weddings | 22 Comments
October 2, 1999 ~ Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels O my God and my Lord, it was on this day that I knelt in Thy holy house at the nuptial altar, that I received the sacrament of matrimony and entered with Thy blessing the matrimonial state. Can I...
B is for Buttercream :: Happy Feast of St. Thérèse!
by Jessica | Oct 1, 2012 | Alphabet Path (2012-2013), Cake Decorating, St. Therese | 6 Comments
{Heavenly Rose Garden Cupcakes}St. Thérèse, the little flower,please pick me a rose from the heavenly gardenand send it to me with a message of love; ask God to grant me the favor I thee implore and tell Him I will love Him each day more and more.St....
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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