Always I loved a baby, A baby loved to hold,See, I have stolen a BabyOut of the House of Gold.I found in the Tower of Ivory A Little One asleep,I have carried Him down the mountain,He is mine to keep.His Mother is my Mother, His Foster Father my friend,And I...
"Time is but a shadow, a dream; already God sees us in glory and takes joy in our eternal beatitude. How this thought helps my soul! I understand then why He lets us suffer…" ~ St. ThereseOn Saturday evening, after a fun filled day with my family at the end of...
Each year our celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas looks a little different, but some things always stay the same… The children always wake up to their slippers or shoes filled with treats and receive new Christmas books! Last year we stayed home all day...
I know I told you all that I wasn't planning on hosting any more giveaways this year, but when Regina Martyrum Productions contacted me about hosting a giveaway here at Shower of Roses for $150 IN GIFT CARDS I knew I had to carve out a little time, in between the...
Roses in the Snow: A Tale of St. Elizabeth of HungaryWe are celebrating a sweet little girl's 5th birthday today! I can't believe my little "Rose" is already five years old… How did that happen so fast?!? I'll be back later with pictures from our party,...
Santa Luciaby Katherine Hydebased on traditional Swedish lyricsfound in Lucia: Saint of LightNight treads with heavy stepRound yard and hearthWoods brood in darkness nowSun's gone from earthBut through the darkness comes, With brightness glowing, Saint of...
Photo from Christmas 2011 - Details about our O Antiphon HouseEver since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home of providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons," on the days leading up...
I have so much I'd love to blog about but right now I only have a few minutes to spare so I thought I'd pop in real quick with another Instagram Recap! As soon as my kiddos finish up their school work for today we are going to start making some little rosaries to...
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.
