One of the gifts our oldest daughter received for her 14th birthday last month was the brand new release from Gracewatch Media: Be Yourself!: A Journal for Catholic Girls by Amy Brooks.It is such an inspiring and unique journal for Catholic girls, filled...
The King’s Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland {Sponsored Giveaway}
Happy Feast of St. Dymphna!To celebrate her feast this year I wanted to introduce you all to the brand new book that has just been written and released by author Susan Peek about this holy saint and give away a copy to one of my visitors!During our correspondence...
The Shadow of His Wings: A Graphic Biography {Book Review & Giveaway}
One of the books our soon-to-be ten year old will be recieiving in his Easter basket this year is the powerful story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann’s WWII experiences which is now available as a graphic biography. (For older readers I highly recommend The Shadow of His...
Baskets of Books for Easter {and a Giveaway!}
Easter is just one month from today and I've been trying to round up gifts to fill our children's Easter Baskets! (Easter Sunday falls on April 16th this year which also happens to be my parent's 40th Wedding Anniversary as well as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's 90th...
Another Basket of Books for Lent
I have had a few requests for a peek inside that basket of lenten books for the older children that I mentioned the other day. I had hoped to put a post together a list of all our books but I just haven't had the time so here is what's in this year's basket along...
Bargain Priced Books :: Coupon Codes for Christmas
The last few years we have really enjoyed giving our children stacks of books for Christmas and I am always looking for great deals and promotions to save on all the books we purchase.Right now you can get $10 off any book purchase of $25 or more over at Amazon...
New Christmas Books for the Feast of St. Nicholas {and a St. Nicholas Giveaway!}
The feast of St. Nicholas is one month from today! Every year on December 6th our children wake up to find new slippers (or sometimes as new pair of shoes for winter) filled with little treats, chocolate gold coins, candy canes, and new...
Search for the Hidden Garden: A Discovery with Saint Thérèse {Book Review & Giveaway}
The month of October is right around the corner which means the feasts (both new and traditional!) of dear Saint Thérèse of Lisieux are coming up quickly! I'll be updating our our September book basket with books for October and have a brand new chapter book to add...
Two Brand New Mother Teresa Picture Books {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
I love collecting picture books about the saints! These brand new picture books about Mother Teresa, sent from Ignatius Press for us to review, will be a welcome addition to Our September Book Basket this year, just in time for her canonization on September 4th..:...
Summer Reading…
... on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! It seems like every time I look outside lately the kids are all either playing badminton, watering the garden, or reading on the patio... We finally made it down to the library last Thursday to sign up for the summer reading...
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.