Every September my mom goes on her annual Lay Benedictine retreat at Mount Angel Abbey. For years she would pick up a set of their gorgeous Advent candles for me. Oh, I miss those beautiful candles (pictured at the top of this post - which they no longer...
This morning Rose and I read The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane which I had slipped into our October Book Basket. I first shared a review of this book back in 2010, just after it was published, after discovering it at the Tudor Guild Gift Shop following a play...
The skies shouted it to the seas that thundered it to the waves that roared it to the great white whales that sang it to the starfish in the deep. And tiny sandpipers danced it on shining sands… “It’s time! It’s time!” On one quiet night, creation whispered a secret....
Seven years ago, to celebrate Columbus Day 2008, we made these "New World Maps." This afternoon we decided it was time to make them again with the little ones, who were either too younger to remember or had not been born yet. Captain had saved his New World...
I know I have said it before, but aren't the sweet little Shining Light Dolls adorable?! We have been working on organizing the girls' bedrooms this past week and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of...
I love October! Our smoke filled skies have cleared and we have been enjoying the beautiful weather while celebrating our anniversary and some of our favorite fall feasts. We are starting to make plans for our annual All Hallows' Eve party and discussing...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This Brown Scapular of the Carmelites with an image of "The Little Flower" was hand embroidered by Andrea at Stella Marigold Art. Originally I had her make it for...
Today is our 16th Wedding Anniversary! If you'd like, you can see some of our wedding photos in this post from last year.I actually took most of these pictures last October 2nd as well, but I never had a chance to post them here on the blog... I had just finished...
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - Original Art by Audrey EclecticPrints available at Etsy or enter the Audrey Eclectic giveaway!A Morning Prayer Written by Saint ThérèseO my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the...
Here are the links to the St. Thérèse activity/worksheets I created a number of years ago: A St. Thérèse CrosswordThe Story of St. Thérèse (Fill in the Blanks)Quote from St. Thérèse on her Deathbed (Pick the correct letter)St. Thérèse of Lisieux Word...
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.
