Today is the feast of St. Brigid of Ireland, Abbess of Kildare. This afternoon we will be reading a few books about St. Brigid. A couple of our favorites are Brigid's Cloak (with the study guide in Catholic Mosaic) and Saint Brigid and the...
On Friday morning we met Father T., as well as his visiting sister and her family, at a local creamery (before continuing on to the chocolate factory) for a field trip! Even though they were not making cheeses (at least not on the other side of the viewing window) at...
Prayer to St. Thomas AquinasO Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas, prince of theologians and guide of philosophers, bright ornament of the Christian world, light of the Church and patron of all Catholic schools, who has wisdom without deceit and did impart it without envy,...
The next time you go on a field trip to an Artisan Chocolate Factory, it might be a good idea to turn any backwards signs around BEFORE giving all of your children a sample. . . Oops!
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your...
"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."I haven't posted Small Successes since last November, but since I didn't have time for a Daybook...
If St. Paul's day be fair and clear,It does betide a happy year;But if by chance it snow or rain,Then will be dear [expensive] all kinds of grain;If clouds or mist do dark the skie,Great store of birds and beasts shall die;And if the winds do fly aloft,Then war shall...
I have a few extra minutes this afternoon and thought it would be fun to share a picture of what our home looked like when we first moved in nearly 11 years ago! I remember the day my Dad called asking if we wanted to come and look at a "little house with so...
Yesterday afternoon we had our 3rd Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for Wreath III, on the virtue of Initiative. A few of the girls weren't able to make it this month, so we only had 5 girls attend. (Actually we had 7 if you count Rose and Sweet Pea, who...
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.
