Last week, on the Solemnity Feast of St. Joseph, Sean and I headed out of town with our oldest two boys, while my mom watched our five youngest. We were headed to the children's hospital five hours away for some testing for our oldest son. The appointment had...
Catholic Embroidery {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
It has been an emotional and whirlwind of a week! We arrived home from our trip to the children's hospital late Thursday night (or rather early Friday morning - so far the testing has been going well) and we are turning around and heading out of town again early...
A March Daybook on the Feast of St. Patrick
Outside my window...we have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather.I am thinking...about so many things. We have some big decisions to make and we are praying our rosary every night that God will make His will for our family clear. I am thankful... for...
Prayer Pillowcases {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
I'm sure you have noticed the beautiful ad in my sidebar for Prayer Pillowcases. I am so grateful to have them as one of my sponsors here at Shower of Roses and excited to share a closer look at their lovely pillowcases with you all today! Last Christmas...
{Seven Quick Takes} At the end of a quiet week…
— 1 —From Instagram last Friday: Whew! Just spent the last two hours hand scrubbing the tile and wood floors... (while Sean and the kids worked on the bedrooms and vacuuming the carpets!) Time for our family rosary and then bedtime for all the little ones. It is going...
1st Pontifical High Mass at the Throne
I still can hardly believe that Archbishop Sample is our Archbishop! He gives me such hope for our liberal state and diocese. Deo Gratias!This beautiful and inspiring sermon was given by His Excellency Archbishop Sample at the Pontifical Mass he celebrated...
Gail Girón Design {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
I've mentioned before how much I love the beautiful and unique rosaries and jewelry from Gail Girón Design! The St. Therese Rosary she created for me is still one of my favorites. I am so happy to have Gail as one of my sponsors here at Shower of Roses...
The Lenten Season In Our Catholic Home
Lord, Who throughout these forty days,For us didst fast and pray,Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins, And close by Thee to stay... The Lenten Season In Our Catholic Home Over the years our family has adopted and established many Lenten traditions with our...
A Lenten Calendar for Catholic Children
Update: You can find my revised 2015 Lenten Calendar here.I've been making variations of this Lenten Calendar since our oldest was only 3 year old (for 11 years now!) inspired by an idea I found back then in a little book titled: Guiding Your Catholic...
Feasts & Seasons :: Our March Book Basket
At the beginning of each month I fill a basket with books featuring the the various saints whose feast days will be celebrated during the month and place it in the living room. Throughout the month I will find the children curled up on the couch reading books 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.