— 1 —What an exciting week! We've been glued to the live feeds online all week (which has left very little time for blogging or answering emails, sorry!) watching for that white smoke, the announcement and first blessing Urbi et Orbi from our new Pope...
Have you been watching the coverage of the Conclave? We have never had TV reception in our home, but we are sure loving being able to stream EWTN live on the computer and with the app on the iPad! (Though for some reason it was slightly delayed on the iPad.)...
I had been hoping to compile an updated list of Catholic Easter Basket Ideas and Easter Symbol themed gifts, but I haven't had a chance yet and Easter is quickly approaching! I haven't finished my own Easter shopping quite yet, but I did want to share a precious...
"D stands for Dixie,all Alabamians have great pride in.Our state is "The Heart of Dixie,"a heritage passed from kin to kin." ~ Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama AlphabetWe've been wanting to make our recipe for Alabama for a few weeks now, but we...
"Our official state bird's name, history does glorify.The uniforms of the Civil War soldiers, Yellowhammer is our Y." ~ Y is for Yellowhammer: An Alabama Alphabet .: Alabama by Captain :..: Alabama by Rascal :.*The links to the...
Over the past few years I've continually tried to rearrange our small little school room to make it work for our family, and the sometimes overwhelming amount of school books we've collected over the years. The last time I gave you a tour was back in 2009....
"Somebody rode his wheely bug into the (recently cleaned and organized) schoolroom and found a couple of his books immediately."From Instagram/Facebook, because it was just too cute to not record on the blog!
As we continue The Primacy of Peter :: A Papal Unit Study and Lap Book, we moved on from our first unit about St. Peter, The First Pope last week and began our second unit based on all of the Holy Fathers, Past and Present, of the Roman Catholic Church!...
I've had a number of emails recently asking if I could post an updated book list for Lent and Easter, similar to my Advent & Christmas Booklist. Even though we don't have nearly as many books for this Liturgical season, our collection has continued to grow...
... following First Friday Mass and Stations of the Cross.
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.
