~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty} Photo Credit: MarcI just love these pictures, which were taken at a baptism we attended for Amy's newest baby this past Sunday afternoon. Our oldest two boys had the honor of...
After our little man's baptism this past Friday, I snapped a few pictures of him on his beautiful baptismal blanket, a gift from his Godparents. I realized prior to the baptism, that I didn't really have any close up pictures of the baptismal outfit,...
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
In addition to making the Baby's Baptism Cross for on top of the cake, I also decided to make some Baptism Favors for the reception following our baby's baptism. These were also inspired by Cupcake's Baptism Reception. The challenge was finding white candy...
This past Friday, on the traditional feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, our newest little blessing was baptized by his Uncle, a priest with the FSSP who flew in for this occasion, in the extraordinary form of the sacrament following a traditional Latin Mass during...
There is a tradition associated with baptism and childbirth which is part of the traditional ritual, but has fallen out of practice, at least here in our diocese, that is called the "Churching of Women." It is such a beautiful custom and I was able to receive it...
This past Friday, on the traditional feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, following A Traditional Latin Mass and First Holy Communions, our little Bud was baptized, according to the Traditional Rite, by one of his uncles, my husband's youngest brother, who was also the...
Lord, surround this child with goodness,lead her in Your light each day;Help her walk the path You've chosen,guide her steps along the way.Teach her, Lord, to trust your wisdomwith a faith forever new;Keep her from all harm, and bless her;with Your grace and gladness,...
... on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul! Welcome to the Catholic Church little one! Our little niece (who Hubby is now blessed to call his Goddaughter!) will be going under general anesthesia in the morning so the doctors can measure the pressure behind one of...
There is a tradition associated with baptism and childbirth which is part of the traditional ritual, but has fallen out of practice, at least here in our diocese, that is called the "Churching of Women".From the Catholic Encyclopedia:A blessing given by the Church to...
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.
