... Eagle Brownies for the Feast of St. John the Evangelist! O Glorious Saint John, you were so loved by Jesus that you merited to rest your head upon his breast, and to be left in his place as a son to Mary. Obtain for us an ardent love for Jesus and Mary....
{pretty, happy, funny, real} :: On Christmas Eve
I have so many pictures to post from this week, I hardly know where to start ! We have really been enjoying Christmas, spending time with extended family, a few fun outings, and lots of of time just relaxing (and very little time online). It's been so...
Wishing you all…
The Welcome by Leonard Feeney, S.J. No music He heard, and no angels He sawAs He lay in His wrappings of linen and straw;And the ox and the ass could not kneel and adoreFor the poor creatures never were angels before.The palace He found was an old cattle stallWith a...
Decorating Christmas Ornaments on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Checking it Twice…
So, how is your Advent going? It has been just a little busy around our home this past week! 😉 As I set out the O Antiphon House and Gifts late last night, and we begin to pray the O Antiphons this evening, I figured I had better take a look at my...
Santa Lucia Day in the Morning {Our 2012 Celebration}
Night walks with a heavy stepRound yard and hearth,As the sun departs from earth,Shadows are brooding. There in our dark house,Walking with lit candles,Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia! Night walks grand, yet silent,Now hear its gentle wings,In every...
Glorious Nativity :: A Puzzle for Advent
Our children are getting so fast at putting together these puzzles! Last Sunday, on the First Sunday of Advent, we gave them a new puzzle, as I mentioned in one of my Preparing for Advent posts this year, and they completed it last night... I didn't even...
Nativity Sets for Children
I'm not sure how many emails I have answered (or still need to answer) on where I purchased the Wooden Nativity Block Set that the children were playing with in my Advent & Christmas Book Baskets Post. It really is neat, isn't it?!?I purchased my set...
Dress Suggestions for Santa Lucia Day
Happy feast of the Immaculate Conception! I don't think I'll ever celebrate this feast without remembering and thanking God for the good news we received on this feast, two years ago today! It's hard to believe that much time has passed...
Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas :: 2012
I hope you all had a wonderful St. Nicholas Day! Here are a few pictures from our celebration this year:.: Gifts from St. Nicholas :.This year St. Nicholas was extra generous, leaving each of the children a new pair of (much needed) boots in addition to a few little...
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.