"Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word." With the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary coming up in a couple weeks, I pulled out this beautiful new puzzle Friday afternoon for our family to start working on assembling....
O GOD, Who didst will that Thy Word should take flesh, at the message of an Angel, in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary, grant to Thy suppliant people, that we who believe her to be truly the Mother of God, may be helped by her intercession with Thee. While I...
The Annunciation from Rosary Flip BookSt. Patrick's Day, St. Joseph's Day, my husband's birthday, and now the Annunciation... So much to celebrate lately and it's been a nice little break right in the middle of this year's lenten season. Tonight we are headed to the...
Outside my window…Hot, cold, sunshine, rain, and even hail. The weather has been all over the place the last few days!I am thinking...I mentioned in my February Daybook that I saw my doctor again for more blood work (to check my hormone balance) and a biopsy (on my...
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.Hail Mary...Behold the handmaid of the Lord.Be it done unto me according to Thy Word.Hail Mary...And the Word was made Flesh.And dwelt among us.Hail Mary...Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.That we may be made worthy of the...
Today was not only the last day of March--which did indeed go "out like a lamb" after a week of totally crazy weather including snow!--but also the Solemnity Feast of the Annunciation! The Annunciation is usually celebrated on March 25th, but since it fell during Holy...
The MagnificatMy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my savior because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid.Yes, from this day forward all generations will call me blessed, For the Almighty has done great things for me.Holy is His...
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.
