.: Inland Empire League District Golf Tournament :. May 6, 2019: Our whole family (and some friends!) went out to watch the boys golf in their final High School Varsity Golf Tournament. I'm SO proud of these two sons of ours. It wasn't easy moving to a...
This morning we visited the cemetery for our 12th annual All Souls' Day Mass offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, particularly those of our departed family and friends. ♥The Catholic Child and the Souls in PurgatoryMy dear Child: The Holy Souls in...
One of many favorite moments from Friday evening's Pontifical Solemn High Mass at the Throne
Last night my husband and I were blessed to be able to attend the opening Mass of the Sacred Liturgy Conference. It was the Mass of St. Peter, Apostle (Ordinary Form, Votive Mass) celebrated by our Most Reverend Archbishop Alexander Sample. It brought tears to...
After attempting it yesterday, this evening the baby and I finally made it to (and through!) Mass for the first time since she was born. It really helped that it was at home! One of my brothers-in-law made a last minute decision to make a really quick trip, flying all...
This morning we visited the cemetery for our 11th annual All Souls' Day Mass. Our oldest son has been serving for this special Mass every year since he was 6 years old. This year was the first year our oldest three boys all served this Mass together. This is one...
I'll be back soon with this year's Advent Book Basket and Printable Labels. In the meantime, I wanted to share the recent talk on the liturgy that was given by our Archbishop. It's long and I haven't had the time to listen to the whole thing yet, but from what I hear...
Photos © Marc Salvatore. Posted with permission. You can find my pictures from our 10th Annual All Souls Mass here.
… on All Souls Day!The rain let up just long enough for our annual All Souls Mass in the Catholic section at the Historic Cemetery this morning... It always does! Today marked the 10th year in a row that Father Carmelo has offered this beautiful Mass. Our oldest son...
Prayers after his First Confession"Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, be my Salvation."with Bread of Life Cake TopperGreat Uncle Tom, lots of new friends, and "Uncle Father!" After First Communion: Thanksgiving from Jesus, Make Me WorthyThe Body of our...
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.
