Read Cardinal Burke's Statement on the Moto Proprio.Photo Credits: Marc Salvatore, Southern Oregon Latin Mass Society(We had a one month old when our older boys served for Cardinal Burke at the Sacred Liturgy Conference back in 2017. Such a special privilege...
Life is the Most Beautiful Gift of God
Our oldest son was invited to attend the Archbishop's Discernment Retreat this past weekend. He ended up making the trip with a few local friends who were also attending the retreat. He made sure to pack along the latest t-shirt from our subscription...
Soldiers of Christ :: The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form
On September 28th, 2017, our three teens received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form. It was so beautiful and inspiring to see these young men and women receive this final sacrament of initiation in the ancient rite (I'm pretty sure for the...
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One of many favorite moments from Friday evening's Pontifical Solemn High Mass at the Throne
A Blessing from His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
Defender of the Faith and the FamilyJust look at that smile!Along with his blessing, this holy man of God also gave our baby a 2nd class relic of St. John Paul II!
Pontifical Mass of the Diocesan Bishop
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...
Sacred Liturgy Conference :: Register Now!
"Join Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample and Bishop Robert F. Vasa in Southern Oregon July 12th – 15th for a three-day immersion in the Church’s sacred liturgy and its living musical heritage. The theme of the 5th annual conference is “The...
Encouraging Words for Parents from Archbishop Sample as We Begin Our New School Year
...We read in the “Decree on Christian Education” from the Second Vatican Council:“Since parents have given children their life, they are bound by the most serious obligation to educate their offspring and therefore must be recognized as the primary and principal...
Road Trip to Portland
I can't even remember the last time I went on a road trip by myself... It's probably been at least 17 years, pre-marriage and children! I'm not someone who really needs "breaks" from my children, I prefer taking at least some of them with me when I have out-of-town...
Ladybug Warriors :: Praying for the Unborn
While many from around the country participated in the March for Life, I spent the afternoon at home teaching my children about the culture of life and praying for the unborn.The Culture of Life Studies Program recently shared an awesome and FREE "Ladybug...
Prayer of Mothers
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.