Two years ago today we lost our last baby when I miscarried on the feast of Saint Anthony. Seems like so long ago (so much has happened since then) but just yesterday at the same time... We miss you, little one. ♥ Today we celebrated the feast of St. Anthony! "St....
Today, June 9th, is the traditional feast of St. Columba. He is also known as St. Colum and St. Columcille, or "Colom Cille" which means "Dove of the Church." He is the patron saint of Scotland, Ireland, bookbinders, and against floods.Our schedule happened to be...
{pretty}Grasshopper Parfaits to celebrate the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist!#nowtomakesomethingicaneat{happy/funny}Honey Sweetened Grasshopper Bars made with Avocado and Coconut! After nearly 4 months (113 days to be exact) on an incredibly strict...
"St Magnus, Earl of Orkney, was a man of extraordinary distinction, tall, with a fine, intelligent look about him. He was a man of strict virtue, successful in war, wise, eloquent, generous and magnanimous, open-handed with money, sound with advice and altogether the...
The feast of St. Brigid, the "Mary of the Gael," is celebrated on the first of February. You can read more about this well loved Irish saint here. I actually wasn't planning on doing anything extra to celebrate her feast day this year, especially since it...
The Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle is celebrated on November 30th. The beginning of Advent is alway determined by St. Andrew’s Day. The Sunday nearest to his feast is always the First Sunday in Advent. If November 30th falls on a Monday through Wednesday, Advent...
January 21st is the memorial of St. Agnes of Rome and Our Lady of Altagracia! .: STORY TIME :.Saint Agnes by M.R. BerardiAdditional Stories can be found in the following books:St. Agnes (Saints and Angels) by Claire LlewellynSaint Agnes (Saints for Girls -...
Prior to the publication of Saint Felix and the Spider our family hadn't ever learned much (if anything) about Saint Felix of Nola. Our six year old received this excellent picture book in his stack of books on Christmas! While I was working on...
Celebrating the Saints :: St. Martin of Tours "The most common, and universal, harvest and thanksgiving celebration in medieval times was held on the Feast of St. Martin of Tours (Martinmas) on November 11. It was a holiday in Germany, France, Holland, England, and in...
"But undoubtedly the main festivity on St Martin's Day especially in France and Germany is that of making paper lanterns and carrying them in procession. Children form groups - either informally or as part of an official organization with a band - and walk through the...
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.
