I love the tradition of the Advent wreath. It so totally packed with symbolism! It is such a great way to teach the children even more about God, Christ and the Christmas season.The round shape stands for God's eternity. Like God, it has no beginning and no end.The...
Since some of my thoughts this week have been geared towards Advent preparations, I thought I would do a quick post on Advent Calendars...Over the years I have tried to have an Advent Calendar for each child. However, as the years go on, and more children arrive, this...
My Grandparents with *some* of their many grand and great-grandchildren!This past summer we were able to go to a family reunion on my moms side. My mom is one of 13 children, and it had been some time since we had all gotten together... Years and years in fact. Peanut...
My dear friend Trina just wrote a beautiful post about the Jesse Tree. She has organized a "Jesse Tree Ornament Swap" at her parish! Isn't that such a wonderful idea? It sounds like such fun!Go check out her post to find out more.OH, and check out Amy's post for some...
Advent, along with the beginning of the New Liturgical Year, is getting close! This year, the first Sunday of Advent is December 2nd. I have started working on my plans for Advent & Christmas. I look forward to starting new traditions this year, including the use...
My CHRISTMAS MOSAIC has ARRIVED...The library is open again...(it had closed due to lack of funds)Life is Good!IN ADDITION, the wonderful people over at Hillside Education sent a free gift along with Christmas Mosaic! Wasn't that sweet!?! It is actually one of the...
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.
