Have you seen the brand new picture book from the author and illustrator of My Name is Philomena? The Snail and the King will be released tomorrow, March 19th, just in time for Easter! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Snail and the King, where Fr....
Baskets of Books for Easter {and a Giveaway!}
by Jessica | Mar 17, 2024 | Baskets of Books for Easter, Giveaway | 69 Comments
As Easter approaches once again, our family tradition of filling our children's Easter baskets with books continues. As a family with nine children spanning from preschool to young adults, finding the right books for each age group can be a daunting task but one I...
A Celtic Cross Cake on St. Patrick’s Day
by Jessica | Mar 17, 2024 | Cake Decorating, FSSP, Happy Birthday, Priests, St. Patrick's Day | 1 Comment
On March 17, 2021 I made a Celtic Cross Cake on St. Patrick's Day for my brother-in-law Fr. Terrence Gordon's 50th birthday! He shared a birthday with his dad, my father-in-law, and today would have been his 53rd birthday. Would you please say a prayer for the souls...
Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary’s Seven Sorrows for Children
by Jessica | Mar 16, 2024 | Books, Marian, Picture Books, Reviews | 1 Comment
Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary’s Seven Sorrows for Children Many years ago I was encouraged by the priest in the confessional to begin a personal devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. She so deeply understands our own maternal sufferings and became a source of hope...
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.
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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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