~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~It has been a busy week, including a trip to the pediatricians following a little accident involving Hockey Sticks and Chiquita's thumb, but the good news is that she is feeling much better, it...
The May Magnificat {and Giveaway Winners!}
by Jessica | May 7, 2013 | Giveaway, Marian, Poetry | 3 Comments
The May MagnificatMAY is Mary’s month, and I Muse at that and wonder why: Her feasts follow reason, Dated due to season— Candlemas, Lady Day; But the Lady Month, May, Why fasten that upon her, With a feasting in her honour? Is it only its being brighter Than the most...
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
by Jessica | May 3, 2013 | {phfr}, Home Videos, Precious Moments: 03, Precious Moments: 04, Precious Moments: 06, Precious Moments: 07, Wildlife | 9 Comments
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Last weekend we spent most of Friday and Saturday deep cleaning the girls bedrooms. After we had finished, and after a bike-ride with the older boys, I took the girls out for dinner! It was...
May Day Giveaway in Honor of Our Queen and Mother
by Jessica | May 2, 2013 | Giveaway, Marian, Reviews | 109 Comments
O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today,Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May...I love the month of May! Summer is right around the corner, our school year is coming to an end, and the whole month is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary! (You can...
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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