Andreasherzen (St. Andrew’s Hearts)
Andreasherzen (St. Andrew’s Hearts)
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On the Feast of St. John Vianney
Aug 8th is the traditional feast of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests and confessors, and one of our youngest daughter’s patron saints! We were blessed to be able to venerate his incorrupt heart while I was pregnant with her. I pulled out a couple...
Small Things with Great Love
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." -Mother Teresa Chai Cupcakes baked and decorated on Sunday by our 16 year old! She even found the printable cupcakes wrappers and toppers I made years ago to download, print and use...
Hot Cross Buns
According to tradition, Hot Cross Buns originated on Good Friday in 1361 at St Alban's Abbey in Hertfordshire, north of London, where the monks gave them to the poor people who came there on that holy day. Each bun is marked with the shape of a cross to symbolize...
Saint George and the Dragon
Saint George & the Dragon • Saint George and the Dragon • Saints & Heroes • The Saint Who Fought the DragonThis year, in addition to making our Saint George and the Dragon Veggie Platter, the girls also tried making A Dragon Scone for Good St....
St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins
A few weeks ago I spent a little time creating new versions of my St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins and they turned out so pretty. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to share them with you all! Here is the link to my updated St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins... ...and here is the...
On the Last Sunday of the Liturgical Year
"We must live in this world, as if our spirits were in Heaven and our bodies in the tomb. We must live a dying life and die a living and life-giving death, in the life of our King and sweetest Savior." - St. Francis de SalesCathedral/Crown Cake with Lemon Glaze •...
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Patrick
After Sunday morning Mass on March 17th, the feast of St. Patrick, we headed back home to make our annual Shamrock Cinnamon Rolls for with Sunday brunch, then get started on our Irish Beef and Guinness Stew and Irish Soda Bread. ☘️I hadn't done much to prepare, other...
Prayer for the Holy Father on the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica
Pope and Swiss Guard Set • Vaulted Cathedral Cake"For even now miracles are wrought in the name of Christ, whether by His sacraments or by the prayers or relics of His saints."- St. AugustineAfter attending the early morning mass at the Carmelite convent near our...
St. Jerome and the Lion
At the end of each September, I love turning our leftover Michaelmas Cupcakes into the face of a lion for the kids to enjoy while we read the legend of St. Jerome and the Lion. You can find many options for today's feast listed in our September Book Basket. This year...
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.
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