Today is our 15th wedding anniversary! I realized this afternoon that our littlest ones had never seen our wedding album. I pulled it out and it was so much fun watching their reactions to all the pictures. I also finished praying my St. Therese novena today, the eve...
O Jesus! Life-spring of the soul! The Father’s power and glory bright! Thee with the angels we extol; From Thee they draw their life and light. Thy thousand, thousand hosts are spreadEmbattled o'er the azure sky; But Michael bears Thy standard...
I love you, good angel, My guardian dear.I know that I'll always Be safe while you're near.Enjoying his new colored pencils... ... while coloring this beautiful Guardian Angel Coloring Page! Stay with me, angel, Through daytime and...
Why did I even question whether I would do the Alphabet Path with Snuggles or not? We have been having SO. MUCH. FUN! The Alphabet Path is definitely one of the highlights of our days, and all the big kids are really enjoying watching and helping their...
One of the themes we studied Along the Alphabet Path during "A Week" was Angels! (Update: You can find all our Aa week Activities here!) With the feasts of Michaelmas, the Archangels, and the Holy Guardian Angels all coming up, I...
Dinner consisted of Apple Chicken, Steamed Carrots, and Angel Hair Pasta, with Sparkling Apple Cider to drink. For Dessert the children pierced the devil right out of the Devil's food cupcakes with the help of some playmobil swords. A few of my angels Snuggles loved...
The Great Battle for Heavenby CaptainSt. Michael the Archangel by Rascal
Shortly after Michaelmas, on October 2nd, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels."Every person on earth has a guardian angel who watches over him and helps him to attain his salvation. Angelical guardianship begins at the moment of birth; prior to this,...
Painting of St. Michael that we were given as a gift,and was painted by a dear friend.The feast of St. Michael the Archangel, also known as Michaelmas, is celebrated on September 29th."The name of this Archangel means "who is like unto God?" In the Old Covenant he is...
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.
