St. Patrick"St. Patrick was captured by some bad people. Then he was a shepherd for six years. Then escaped, but then the sailors said, "no, we won;t take you." But when the dogs wouldn't stop barking the captain said, "Oh, all right." So Patrick went back home. Then...
St. Joseph by Captain (age 7)The feast of Saint Joseph usually falls on March 19th. This year however, March 19th falls on the Wednesday of Holy week. Even though the feast of St. Joseph is one of the solemnity feasts, it does not take precedence over the celebration...
"Of all green Ireland's saints, Ciaran of Saighir was first. Born on Cape Clear Island at the very beginning of the sixth century, his first years were spent in prayer and worship to a God whose name he did not know. Called to Rome, he traveled the long and dangerous...
It was a very exhausting busy weekend... Snuggles cried from 1am-5am three nights in a row. All he wanted was some snuggling, he wanted to be held and rocked in the recliner... After 3 nights though, I was worried that his ears might be infected. (He has been prone to...
With the Christmas season over, we have put away our Christmas Mosaic, and pulled out Catholic Mosaic once again. As I have mentioned many times before, we just love Catholic Mosaic. In fact, before Catholic Mosaic, I had never heard of Our Lady of Altagracia, whose...
that Veteran's Day is also the feast day of St. Martin of Tours. He is one of the patron saints of soldiers!I had some great plans to celebrate the feast of St. Martin, or rather, Martinmas day, including making these cool lanterns. (I had previously seen this craft...
Today, our Catholic Mosaic study lead us to read A Saint and His Lion: The Story of Telka of Ethiopia. The kids all loved the story, and were especially intrigued by the lion that St. Telka befriended.After coloring their stained glass pictures, from the Catholic...
I am so excited!! Cay is hosting a Book Walk tomorrow over at Cajun Cottage Under the Oaks. The book that will be given away is none other than "Christmas Mosaic!" I can't wait to participate. Christmas Mosaic is on my list of "books to buy" and will be released at...
Today, October 2nd, is the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels.It is an extra special day at our home since it is also the Anniversary of our wedding, 8 years (and 5 kids) ago today!I was just surprised with a beautiful arrangement of flowers that my husband had...
Today we finally had a chance to read Peter Claver, Patron Saint of Slaves for our Catholic Mosaic study. St. Peter Claver's feast day was actually on September 9th. But better late than never, right?!We all got comfortable on the couch and read the story. I just love...
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.
