I started working on this post months ago and finally had a chance to get back to it last Friday, converting it into another "Seven Quick Takes" post. Of course I ran out of time to finish it then, but am wrapping it up this morning or else it will never get...
"A woman, when she is in labour, hath sorrow, because her hour is come; but when she hath brought forth the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world." - excerpt from today's Gospel in the Extraordinary Form. It...
Sacred Heart Books and Gifts has always been one of my favorite places for finding great prices on excellent books and curriculum! I'm so happy to have them as one of my sponsors here at Shower of Roses and this week they are offering to send a copy of The...
I've tried to start a "Daybook" post each day this week and I just can't seem to get past the first writing prompt… There is so much going on "outside my window…" at the moment!After my husband's decision to turn down the job offer and to stay here for now, we started...
.: Rules for Posting :. Create a blog post with your gently used curriculum (and any other books/items) that you'd like to sell or pass on to another family, with pictures if possible.Add a link to your post, referring back to this post, so that others can find...
It's time for the 4th Annual Online Curriculum Sale Blog Hop! You can find all the details, browse books for sale on other blogs, or add a link to your own post here.I ended up filling quite a few boxes during lent with books to sell and pulled even more off our...
This year I asked my friend Trina if she wanted to participate in my annual online curriculum sale link-up. She is a Catholic home-educating mother of eight (baby to senior in high school!) and I first met her while her husband was the Youth Minister at our...
My mom doesn't have nearly as many books as she did last year, but she did find a few more to add to this year's Curriculum Sale Blog Hop! If you are interested in purchasing any of the items in this post, please leave a comment listing the books you...
Last year I purchased a copy of My Sisters the Saints... I really enjoyed reading Colleen's inspiring story and this week I have THREE copies to giveaway sponsored by Debbie at Saints 365!Debbie is a Catholic homeschooling Mom, theology student and part-time Account...
Last Sunday afternoon, following the canonization of Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II, I happened to capture a few darling pictures of our little two year old looking through one of the books that he found in April's Book Basket. (Note: This post...
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.
