Rorate Caeli Mass at Thomas Aquinas College Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem. Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour. – first words...
Fiat Liturgical Planner
Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception, friends! I just got a heads-up from Sophia Institute Press about a weekend sale that's too good not to share so I quickly finished up this review post for you all. If you've had your eye on the Fiat Liturgical Planner for the...
Saint Nicholas: Patron Saint of Children
Today, for the feast of St. Nicholas, our Advent Book Basket included the brand new book Saint Nicholas: Patron Saint of Children from the Our Friends in Heaven Trilogy! Originally published in French in 1928, the richly illustrated St. Nicholas Patron Saint of...
On the Eve of St. Nicholas Day
Each year on the eve of St. Nicholas Day (Dec 5th) our children are usually up late writing their letters to St. Nicholas and the Christ Child ✍️ We adopted this little tradition many years ago inspired by Maria Von Trapp: “... And there is still one very important...
Andreasherzen (St. Andrew’s Hearts)
Andreasherzen (St. Andrew’s Hearts)
Our 2023 Advent Book Basket and Free Labels
Each Advent brings the joyous anticipation of Christmas in our home, marked by our delightful traditions of counting down the days with our annual Advent Book Basket, our various Advent Calendars, and the Jesse Tree. In the earlier years, when we were just starting...
Christmas Anticipation Prayer
Dug up this gem after scrolling back 417 weeks! 🕰️✨ Sharing again for this Advent. This statue of our Blessed Mother has always been one of my favorites and perfect to go along with the Christmas Anticipation Prayer also known as the St. Andrew Novena. So hard to...
Black Friday Sales and Coupon Codes
Hello there! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Check out this list of great Black Friday Sales with exclusive Shower of Roses coupon codes I've rounded up for you. Plus, don't forget to enter my two ongoing giveaways (with two more on the way)! 🎁 (Note: Shower...
Bargain Priced Books: Get 3 for the Price of 2 Sale!
I am always on the look out for bargain priced books and Amazon is currently having another Get 3 for the Price of 2 Sale! 📚 There are so many great books included in this sale and it's a perfect time to stock up on gifts for Christmas, Epiphany and Easter! As I...
2023 Shower of Roses Christmas Gift Guide + Giveaway
Welcome to our Annual Christmas Gift Guide and Giveaway! Get ready for a curated selection of fantastic gift ideas and a chance to win amazing prizes. Once again I've gathered suggestions from every member of our family to ensure there's something for everyone. We've...
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.