Oh cherished cross! Through thee my most bitter trials are replete with graces! – St. Paul of the CrossWhat are the various symbols of Easter, what do they mean, and what do they have to do with the Resurrection of Our Lord? These symbolic chocolates provide...
O my dying Jesus, I kiss devoutly the cross on which Thou didst die for love of me. I have merited by my sins to die a miserable death, but Thy death is my hope. Ah, by the merits of Thy death, give me grace to die, embracing Thy feet and burning with love of Thee. I...
I've been meaning to share this post ever since posting Books for Girls :: A Closer Look at the Bookshelf! I actually took these photos back in November of last year 2014 and since then the boys have both grown quite a few inches and started high school! made a...
We spent St. Joseph's Day on the road this year, on our way to visit my husband's parents. It was such a beautiful day filled with so many blessings! We finished loading the car at 4:30 AM (after way too little sleep!) and were on the road by just after 5:00...
Garlic-Rubbed Tostones with Cilantro Chimichurri Before I began the autoimmune protocol I'm not even sure I had ever heard of plantains, let alone ever tried one. Now they are a staple of my diet. First it was just Plantain Chips but, now that I've tried frying my own...
Outside my window... It's been gorgeous outside this week! After just two weeks of golf, the boys had their very first high school junior varsity golf tournament on Monday (they came in first and second place!) and their first high school varsity tournament on...
“According, therefore, to the measure of one’s faith in the Trinity, one should proceed without holding back from danger to make known the gift of God and everlasting consolation, to spread God’s name everywhere with confidence and without fear.” ~ from the...
Easter Symbols - Easter Basket Stuffers and Gift Ideas Last year I shared 100+ Easter Basket Stuffers & Catholic Gift Ideas and I have even more to share with you this year! In addition to new books, I always try to fill our children's baskets (and the Easter...
Beowulf: A Hero's Tale Retold and Word to CaesarThe other day I was scrolling through the camera roll on my phone and ran across this photo. I took it one afternoon last September and never did get around to sharing... I had just made my lunch - an AIP approved...
Chunky Tuna Salad Wraps Making sure I eat enough protein, fats (coconut, avocado), and starchy carbs (sweet potato, butternut squash, plantain) each day is key to making sure I have enough energy to get through the day on my AIP Diet. I have never been a huge fan of...
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.
