"If we patiently accept through love all that God allows to happen, then we will begin to taste even here on earth something of the delights the saints experience in heaven. But for this we must serve God willingly and lovingly, seeking to obey the Divine Will rather...
"St. Teresa gave her life to the poorest of the poor,She brought the love of Christ to the easy to ignore, Chugga, chugga, choo, choo!She heard the call while on the train,the Missionaries of Charity would help to ease their pain."- Saints on the GoChai...
Our little baby is four weeks old today! We just got back home from having her weight checked again. On the way to town I told our oldest daughter that I was pretty sure the baby had gained at least a half pound these past two weeks and that she probably weighs really...
I have had this beautiful doll, from Dolls from Heaven, tucked away in my closet since last spring... I've been dying to give her to our little Rose, and I almost did on the recent feast of St. Therese, but decided to continue saving her for either a birthday or...
I'm determined to eventually catch up on all the past birthday posts that haven't made it onto the blog yet... With the 4th of July coming up tomorrow, I thought it'd be the perfect time to finish up this post and finally share Twinkle Toes' 12th birthday party from...
"You are so lucky, Kit," sighed Ruthie. "This is a wonderful party." The sun had set. The yard was lit with lanterns Aunt Millie had saved from a trash pile and repaired. The lanterns had candles inside them, and they swayed in the soft evening breeze so that their...
"Act in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful. Sow happiness about you because you have received much from God." ~ St. FaustinaIn 1931 St. Faustina, received an apparition of Our Lord with rays radiating from His heart. He...
The feast of St. Brigid, the "Mary of the Gael," is celebrated on the first of February. You can read more about this well loved Irish saint here. I actually wasn't planning on doing anything extra to celebrate her feast day this year, especially since it...
The Little Habit is an Etsy shop which was recently opened by Summer Dubay, a creative and talented Catholic wife and mother of eight from Southern California. Some of you may recognize Summer from her gluten free guest submissions over at Catholic Cuisine! You can...
Ever since our girls received their very first American Girl dolls on Christmas morning in 2010, they have been requesting American Girl birthday parties, collecting additional Historical dolls (and accessories, clothing and furniture) received as gifts on their...
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.
