My girls loved their Christmas dresses and skirts (pictured here, here and here) from Baby My Love so much that we decided to order their Easter Outfits from Sharon as well! These will most likely also end up being their outfits for my sister's wedding in July. They...
Whosover dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire. Scapular promise given to St. Simon Stock, July 16, 1251I, the Mother of Grace, shall descend on the Saturday after their death and whomsoever I shall find in Purgatory, I shall...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This Brown Scapular of the Carmelites with an image of "The Little Flower" was hand embroidered by Andrea at Stella Marigold Art. Originally I had her make it for...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This gorgeous hand-embroidered scapular was tucked into the toe of my stocking this Christmas! Isn't it so pretty?!?Our oldest two daughters also found pretty...
My dear Child: The Blessed Virgin is your Mother in Heaven.She loves you because her Son, Jesus, loves you and has died for you.Vintage 1960 edition of Jesus, Make Me WorthyShe is anxious to help you. You may be sure that she will hear your prayers.She is...
Here are a few pictures from today...Steamed Caramel Milk which we named Mount Carmel Steamers We are loving our new Cocoa-Latte Maker!Our Brown Scapular CakeI served the cake with more Mount Caramel steamers since my children were saying that "Daddy needs to try them...
My friend Marci is hosting a weekly get together at her home, throughout the summer, called: Summer with the SaintsEach week she is featuring a different Saint with crafts, coloring, snacking and just plain old FUN! Today was the first one we were able to attend, and...
Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.The children and I began our day with a few prayers in her honor.During story time I read The Brown Scapular, by Mary Fabyan Windeatt, to the children while they colored pictures for their Liturgical Notebooks. The...
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I thought I would share a couple prayers for today, from a wonderful little book I am reading, titled: Maiden & Mother. Also, I did post a couple recipes over at Catholic Cuisine.PRAYER IN SPECIAL NEEDTo Our Lady...
Awhile back, I posted about the Brown Scapular. Since then, I have been given (and have read) another copy of the little booklet "Garment of Grace" by my dear mother-in-law. Thank you so much! It is such a great little book. I wanted to take a second, and share one of...
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.
