Today was the 12th day of Christmas and the Traditional Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas!!Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany. "The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power." With these words the...
I mentioned that during Advent my boys were each making an Advent Lap Book. To prepare I purchased the wonderful Advent Faith Folder from Holy Learning (previously Faith Folders for Catholics) and printed out all the pages that the boys would need. I also picked up...
This past week, Twinkle Toes has been singing The Twelve Days of Christmas ever since she was given a bookmark on our way out of Mass on Christmas Day. She was thrilled when I asked her if she wanted to make a 12 Days of Christmas Lapbook and learn the symbolism...
This post is for Faith & Family's Christmas Home Tour.We don't have a ton of decorations, but those we do have are meaningful and special to us. So, here are a few pictures of what you would find if you happened to visit our home during the Advent and Christmas...
Our Advent Candles were replaced with our Christ Candle.Excited children up bright and early!"Just look, till after Mass!"All ready for Christmas Mass. The kids have sure grown since last year!Right before Mass Twinkle Toes leaned over and asked, "Momma, how can Baby...
... Twinkle Toes gave to me,Five empty glue sticks from her 12 days of Christmas Lap Book.(I am pretty sure that most of them were partially used already, but still! We haven't even finished it yet!!)And just so you all know, my hubby is off all week and we have all...
Today was the feast of St. John the Apostle. St. John was one of the sons of Zebedee, or "sons of thunder," and the apostle "whom Jesus loved." Since St. John is often symbolized with an eagle, we made an Eagle Cake for dessert. It was super easy and so much fun to...
I hope you are all enjoying your Christmas break! I just got creamed by my 6 year old decided to take a little break from playing The Settlers of Catan to post a bit about our Christmas.It seems that no matter how much I prepare, Christmas usually never does go quite...
O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel; qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis.O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel, that openeth and no man shutteth, and...
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.
