Last year beginning on November 30th, the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, I prayed the St. Andrew Christmas Novena. If this novena was a traditional nine-day novena, it would end on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. However, this...
Ever since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home of providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons," on the days leading up to Christmas. Each night, after our family rosary, we pray...
Last night we had a Baby Shower for my dear friend Trina who is due on December 1st with her 8th child! (Her SIXTH boy in a row, after two girls!) We had the shower at my friend Kristin's home (the same friend who also hosted Our Little Man's Baby...
I haven't had much time for blogging the past couple days, as we have been focusing on getting back to school after Thanksgiving, and getting ready for a book themed Baby Shower that I co-hosted with a friend this evening!! The older girls and I just got home and I...
{Celebrating a nameday with a heart shaped cake, pasta wheels, and a new book!}From My Nameday: Come for Dessert: How fortunate are girls named after the glorious virgin-martyrs who battled to maintain their integrity and faith, and in return were divinely...
... arrived in the mail this afternoon, on the first of two very special days! I love the little ways in which the Holy Spirit is always working in our lives. God is good... all the time! Note: The author of this book, who kindly and generously gifted me...
To be Christ's page at the altar, to serve Him freely there,Where even the angels falter, bowed low in reverent prayer.To touch the throne most holy, to hand the gifts for the feast,To see Him meekly, lowly, descend at the word of a priest.To hear man's poor petition,...
We are home from Mass, the turkey is in the oven (my mom and little sister came over after Mass to help!), the boys are playing football in the years with their Uncle David (my youngest brother), and more of my family will be coming over soon! I have so very much to...
I frequently receive emails asking for movie suggestions for both adults and children. We have never had TV reception, but we do enjoy watching movies! Last night I asked my husband if he would be interested in sharing his favorites with you all....
I was just uploading pictures from our small point-and-shoot camera and ran across some that my husband took at fire camp a couple months ago. It reminded me about the picture book I wanted to share with you all, which he picked up on his way home! While driving...
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.
