Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas :: 2014
Each year our celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas looks a little different, but some things always stay the same… The children always wake up to their slippers or shoes filled with treats and receive new Christmas books! Last year we stayed home all day...
The Historic St. Joseph’s Catholic Rectory
Regina Martyrum Productions {Sponsored Giveaway}
I know I told you all that I wasn't planning on hosting any more giveaways this year, but when Regina Martyrum Productions contacted me about hosting a giveaway here at Shower of Roses for $150 IN GIFT CARDS I knew I had to carve out a little time, in between the...
Roses in the Snow {A Brand New Picture Book!}
Roses in the Snow: A Tale of St. Elizabeth of HungaryWe are celebrating a sweet little girl's 5th birthday today! I can't believe my little "Rose" is already five years old… How did that happen so fast?!? I'll be back later with pictures from our party,...
Santa Lucia, Saint of Light
Santa Luciaby Katherine Hydebased on traditional Swedish lyricsfound in Lucia: Saint of LightNight treads with heavy stepRound yard and hearthWoods brood in darkness nowSun's gone from earthBut through the darkness comes, With brightness glowing, Saint of...
Celebrating the O Antiphons :: The Golden Nights
Photo from Christmas 2011 - Details about our O Antiphon HouseEver since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home of providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons," on the days leading up...
Instagram Recap
I have so much I'd love to blog about but right now I only have a few minutes to spare so I thought I'd pop in real quick with another Instagram Recap! As soon as my kiddos finish up their school work for today we are going to start making some little rosaries to...
Preparing for Christmas :: Seven Fun Finds for Advent
Advent has arrived and the Christmas countdown has begun! This past Sunday, in addition to celebrating the feast of St. Andrew, we lit the first candle on our Advent Wreath, drew names for our Christkindl, read The Beautiful World (chapter one of Read-Aloud Book of...
Feasts & Seasons :: Our December Book Basket
At the beginning of each month I fill a basket with books featuring the the various saints whose feast days will be celebrated during the month and place it in the living room. Throughout the month I will find the children curled up on the couch reading books they...
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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