This year we are studying some of the Master Artists using Meet the Masters. First up: Vincent van Gogh. My husband took art appreciation classes in college, but I never did study any of the artists growing up... I've used Child Size Masterpieces (affiliate link)...
February Daybook on the Feast of St. Blaise
by Jessica | Feb 4, 2014 | Candlemas, Daybook, St. Valentine's Day | 27 Comments
Roses are red, violets are blue, Angels in heaven know I love you.- Old Song, excerpt from A Time to Keep: The Tasha Tudor Book of Holidays*Note: All links to Amazon are affiliate links.Outside my window...Yes, those were our children out there in the...
Usborne Books {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
by Jessica | Feb 1, 2014 | Art, Books, Giveaway, Sponsors | 86 Comments
Are you familiar with Usborne Books & More? Marie, an Independent Usborne Consultant from Joy Beyond the Cross, offered to let me choose some books to share here at Shower of Roses! We have always had Usborne books on our shelves and they...
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.
Our Family
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.