Wishing you all a most blessed Christmas season!
Another Hobbit Birthday Party!
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hold, and that means comfort.”We just...
The Great O Antiphons, The Golden Nights
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...
Saintly Heart :: Franciscan Friends Lacing Set
I was recently given this sweet set of woodland creatures, along with St. Francis and St. Clare, from Saintly Heart! I ended up saving it to give to our little girls on the feast of St. Nicholas. It was an instant hit and they have been having so much fun lacing...
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Listening to her daddy reading “The Wonder Story” — the first book the children unwrapped from this year’s Advent Book Basket!
On the Feast of St. Andrew
The beginning of Advent is always determined by St. Andrew’s Day. The Sunday nearest to his feast is always the First Sunday in Advent. If November 30th falls on a Monday through Wednesday, Advent begins the Sunday preceding his feast day, if it falls on...
Prayer of Mothers
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.