One of many favorite moments from Friday evening's Pontifical Solemn High Mass at the Throne
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A Blessing from His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
Defender of the Faith and the FamilyJust look at that smile!Along with his blessing, this holy man of God also gave our baby a 2nd class relic of St. John Paul II!
Pontifical Mass of the Diocesan Bishop
Last night my husband and I were blessed to be able to attend the opening Mass of the Sacred Liturgy Conference. It was the Mass of St. Peter, Apostle (Ordinary Form, Votive Mass) celebrated by our Most Reverend Archbishop Alexander Sample. It brought tears to...
On the Feast of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin
"Mrs. Martin loved her darling Therese as much as she could. Mr. Martin loved his sweet little girl as much as he could. He called her his Little Queen. And Baby Therese loved her mother and father as much as ever she could..." ~ Excerpt from Catholic Children's...
Churching of Women
Churching is the woman's way of giving thanksgiving to God for the birth of her child, and predisposes her, through the priestly blessing that is a part of the ritual, to receive the graces necessary to raise her child in a manner pleasing to God. Following the baby's...
Baptismal Grace
This past Tuesday, on Independence Day, our little "Grace" was baptized! Her uncle flew all the way across the country to baptize her for us. He also offered a Latin Mass following her baptism. It was such a beautiful day filled with blessings!A...
One Month Daybook
Outside my window...the weather has been beautiful! The baby and I haven't been getting out much, but we did make it to her baptism at our local parish this past Tuesday, the 4th of July!Photo credit: Marc at AV CreationsI am thankful... for our newest little...
My Little Doll Baby :: Four Weeks
Our little baby is four weeks old today! We just got back home from having her weight checked again. On the way to town I told our oldest daughter that I was pretty sure the baby had gained at least a half pound these past two weeks and that she probably weighs really...
Celebrating the 4th of July
Today was her big day! Welcome to the Church, little one! ❤️ #4thofJuly #baptismday #independenceday #brandnewcatholic #freefromoriginalsin #letfreedomring{A friend took pictures of her actual Baptism and the Latin Mass that followed so I don't have many...
Baby’s First Mass
After attempting it yesterday, this evening the baby and I finally made it to (and through!) Mass for the first time since she was born. It really helped that it was at home! One of my brothers-in-law made a last minute decision to make a really quick trip, flying all...
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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