Silver Falls Park on Michaelmas
It was a long 4+ hour drive to get to where our teens were going to be confirmed. Since Confirmation was scheduled for 7pm, with Benediction following, we decided to turn the trip into a little vacation! It's not easy finding affordable accommodations for a family of...
Soldiers of Christ :: The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form
On September 28th, 2017, our three teens received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form. It was so beautiful and inspiring to see these young men and women receive this final sacrament of initiation in the ancient rite (I'm pretty sure for the...
New Picture Book for Our November Book Basket: The All Saints’ Day Party {Giveaway}
All Saints' Day is just around the corner and I still haven't decided if I'm up for trying to host our annual All Hallows' Eve party - it may end up just being a small/family party this year - but I DO have a fun new book to add to our October and our November Book...
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun
"The world waited for October 13, the day of the great miracle that the Lady had promised would take place..."This year we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Fatima apparitions and the Miracle of the Sun. Here are seven ways to commemorate this special...
Our Lady’s Rosary
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee. Amen.- Prayer taught by the Angel of Peace to the three children during his first apparitionThe Rosary is a special prayer...
Four Months
Watercolor Rose Swaddle • Hand Knitted Bonnet • Matryoshka Doll Teether My baby girl! She is four months old now and weighed in at a whopping 11 pounds 11 ounces at her appointment this morning. Our little "Grace" is doing so well! She is still (by...
Constellation Pies, Spanish Cocoa and Stargazing
"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels." ~ Henry Wadsworth LongfellowNew mugs for the boys featuring their Confirmation saints: St. Maximilian Kolbe and St....
Soft Saints + Our Lady of Fatima Giveaway
Rose showing her baby sister her St. Therese Soft Saint DollRose still loves the St. Therese Soft Saint Doll that was handmade by my friend Ann-Marie over at Trendzilly (look at her back in 2015 with some of her favorite St. Therese dolls!) and...
Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
"That was some of the best oatmeal I've ever had!""Just eat it! It's worse if you take small bites."There were mixed reviews on this morning's breakfast, but for the most part it was a hit!Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Served with Whipped Cream and Maple...
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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