We loved incorporating the Christkindl tradition into our own family traditions this year! On the first Sunday of Advent we all drew names, and though out Advent we prayed and did special favors for that particular person. We did our best to keep who had...
{pretty, happy, funny, real} :: Christkindl
by Jessica | Dec 5, 2012 | {phfr}, Advent and Christmas, Christkindl, Christmas 2012, Precious Moments: 05 | 6 Comments
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I recently posted that we were going to begin the Christkindl tradition in our home this year. We drew names on the First Sunday of Advent after lighting our Advent Candles, updating our various Advent...
Preparing our Hearts for Christmas :: A Soft Manger, Christkindl, and a Letter to the Christ Child
by Jessica | Nov 17, 2012 | Advent and Christmas, Christkindl, Christmas 2012 | 35 Comments
Each Advent, as we prepare for Christmas, our children love creating a soft place for the Infant Jesus to arrive on Christmas morning by placing a piece of straw (or raffia) in the manger for each of their extra prayers, good works, and sacrifices. This year, as some...
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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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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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