Ever since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home by providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons" on the days leading up to Christmas. The O Antiphon prayers begin on December 17th and end...
I ended up getting to do a little baking this evening after all! Saint Lucia's Braided Bread has been an annual favorite ever since we started making it over ten years ago.🕯✨Saint Lucia's Braided Bread recipe over at Catholic CuisineSt. Lucia and St. Nicholas Dolls...
Santa Lucia Day in the Morning Yesterday I had a really hard day, filled with multiple doctor and dental appointments, and I had no energy left to pull together anything special for Santa Lucia Day in the Morning... but one of the girls stayed up late prepping for her...
A few weeks ago I spent a little time creating new versions of my St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins and they turned out so pretty. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to share them with you all! Here is the link to my updated St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins... ...and here is the...
It's time for this year's list of "Christmas Gift Ideas" and another "Sleighful of Giveaways!" It's taken me a little longer than usual to pull it together, while holding a sweet little baby, but it's finally ready to share. You can find the lists from the last four...
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.
