First Communion Bible • Lenten Jesus Tree VersesThis is the 10th Lenten season since I created a Jesus Tree to use with our children during Lent! I have really loved using it over the years as a Lenten Bible Study picking up when our annual Advent Bible Study leaves...
One of the books our soon-to-be ten year old will be recieiving in his Easter basket this year is the powerful story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann’s WWII experiences which is now available as a graphic biography. (For older readers I highly recommend The Shadow of His...
Let us allow ourselves to be “infected” by St. Joseph’s silence! We need it greatly, in a world that is often too noisy, that does not favor meditation or listening to the voice of God. - Pope Benedict XVIThis year the Solemnity of St. Joseph was transferred to...
The Annunciation from Rosary Flip BookSt. Patrick's Day, St. Joseph's Day, my husband's birthday, and now the Annunciation... So much to celebrate lately and it's been a nice little break right in the middle of this year's lenten season. Tonight we are headed to the...
From Instagram on St. Patrick's Day 2017: I haven't spent much time in the kitchen this St. Patrick's Day, but the kids did wake up to some new picture books and yummy treats! ☘👊🏻 #whathappenedtostpatricksfinger #fistpumpinsaint...
Easter is just one month from today and I've been trying to round up gifts to fill our children's Easter Baskets! (Easter Sunday falls on April 16th this year which also happens to be my parent's 40th Wedding Anniversary as well as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's 90th...
I have had a few requests for a peek inside that basket of lenten books for the older children that I mentioned the other day. I had hoped to put a post together a list of all our books but I just haven't had the time so here is what's in this year's basket along...
Right now there is a great deal on one of the books pictured in my last post! Fiona's Lace by Patricia PolaccoI purchased this beautiful hardcover book at a 25% discount a couple years ago, but right now it's only $6.99 (61% off!) and qualifies for free...
I have been trying to purchase a book cart for our home since last summer! I found it for a great price, but then my order was cancelled due to it being out of stock... So were my next four attempts to order it from various online sellers. I decided to try one...
"My dear Child: By the Stations we mean the sorrowful journey that Jesus made with the cross when He was on the way to the hill of Calvary to be crucified. You should love to make the Stations and you should do so often, especially during Lent. It is an easy way...
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.
