Outside my window…Hot, cold, sunshine, rain, and even hail. The weather has been all over the place the last few days!I am thinking...I mentioned in my February Daybook that I saw my doctor again for more blood work (to check my hormone balance) and a biopsy (on my...
To celebrate the solemnity we baked another cake in our cathedral shaped pan in honor of St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church! I also had a lovely new Blessing Block of this beloved saint to give to our son who celebrates a nameday on this special...
May God give you…For every storm, a rainbow,For every tear, a smile,For every care, a promise,And a blessing in each trial.For every problem life sends,Tales from Old Ireland, Fiona's Lace, St. Patrick's Day in the Morning, St. Patrick's Day Alphabet, Patrick: Saint...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~I'm going to be doing a little catch up today with some pictures from March starting with Pi Day!{pretty}March 10th - She was so excited that Grandpa was at his office and we...
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.Hail Mary...Behold the handmaid of the Lord.Be it done unto me according to Thy Word.Hail Mary...And the Word was made Flesh.And dwelt among us.Hail Mary...Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.That we may be made worthy of the...
Here is another inspiring sermon, all about the need for unity in our Church, which was recently given by our Archbishop during the 2015 Gregorian Chant conference on March 7, 2015 at the Brigittine Monastery in Amity, Oregon. ...
Hello! Wow, has it really been two weeks?!I didn't intend to take a break from blogging here at Shower of Roses, but between hosting the giveaways (thank you all for participating and congratulations to all 30 winners!), a special diet I've been on for the last three...
A number of years ago I shared a post with a variety of Catholic Easter Basket Ideas to help incorporate our beautiful Catholic faith and the true meaning of Easter. The following updated list contains over 100 Easter Basket Stuffers & Catholic Gift...
I realized, while putting together this year's Baskets of Books for Easter, that I never did share the list of books our children received for Christmas. Since I already had this post almost completed in my drafts folder, I decided to finish it up and share it...
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.
