"I have not the courage to force myself to seek beautiful prayers in books; not knowing which to choose I act as children do who cannot read; I say quite simply to the good God what I want to tell Him, and He always understands me." - St. Thérèse of...
"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best." - St. JeromeOur leftover Michaelmas Cupcakes are always turned into lions for the Feast of St. Jerome... The kids and I were laughing at how much my...
Michael, prince of all the angels, While your legions fill the sky, All victorious over Satan, Lift your flaming sword on high; Shout to all the seas and heavens: Now the morning is begun; Now is rescued from the dragon She whose garment...
If you've been reading along for awhile, you might remember the Tooth Trauma we had way back in 2012... Well, this past week, as we were getting started on the first experiments for Zoology 2 (the first time we've revisited the topic since 2012-2013... So ironic!) I...
This year I'm once again (officially) home educating five of our children. We have a 12th grader, 10th grader, 8th grader, 5th grader and a 3rd grader ... plus two college students, a toddler and a baby. Life is full! After three challenging years, with...
"The spirit of adventure was rising in them all, and no one really wanted to be back at school." - Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis... but they were all ready for their back to school treats! Back-to-School Schultütes {Simplified}with Patron of Students...
Bestow upon Thy servants, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the gift of Thy heavenly grace: that as the childbearing of the Blessed Virgin was the beginning of our salvation, so the solemn feast of her Nativity may bring us an increase of peace. Early morning...
"Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggle increases."- St. Rose of LimaMother’s Prayer to St RoseSaint Rose, devout Virgin, fragrant rose in the garden of God, sweetly blooming amid...
I was fine until I hugged them both goodbye... then the tears started falling! The last five months, despite all the craziness, has been such a gift and a wish come true to have all our children at home "just a little longer." We had so much fun together!We went back...
It's been a couple years now since my last sponsor update. I had to discontinue my quarterly updates right around the time we moved, which was quickly followed by another surprise. Now that our sweet baby girl is almost a year old, and we are finally getting a...
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.
