"The New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old is unveiled in the New." - Saint AugustineHappy Pentecost! Are you doing anything special to celebrate the birthday of the Church? Hamburgers and hot dogs are currently on the grill, a new tabletop...
New Additions to Our Book Baskets + Giveaway
As we continue celebrating the Easter season, I have some really great giveaways to host, both here on the blog and over on Instagram, starting with this one sponsored by St. Augustine Academy Press. I get excited about each and every book that St. Augustine Academy...
The Jesus Tree :: A Lenten Craft and Bible Study
First Communion Bible • Lenten Jesus Tree VersesThis is the 10th Lenten season since I created a Jesus Tree to use with our children during Lent! I have really loved using it over the years as a Lenten Bible Study picking up when our annual Advent Bible Study leaves...
The Jesse Tree :: Read-Aloud Book of Bible Stories
Happy First Sunday of Advent! I had hoped to have one last giveaway all ready to go for this weekend, but between hosting Thanksgiving dinner for twenty (thankfully I had help!) combined with the nausea I've been fighting (thank you all so very much for the prayers,...
Into the Sea, Out of the Tomb: Jonah and Jesus {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
"The New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old is unveiled in the New." - Saint Augustine (from title page of Into the Sea, Out of the Tomb)In the same thread as the author's first book in the "Old and New" series, which I was excited to add to...
The Story of the Bible {Review & Giveaway}
The Story of the Bible is an exciting new program for students of all ages. In the recent past, Catholics waited until the latter years of high school or post high school to begin bible studies, if these were begun at all. Regrettably, this has left a significant...
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.