A Saint has told us that one day at Mass he saw Jesus Christ with His hands full of gifts, looking for souls to whom He might give them. ~ St. John VianneyWe began our Christmas morning praying the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary together as a family. Then, after...
Noah's Ark - The InvitationI always love when what we are studying for History ties in nicely to the Liturgical Year! This Noah's Ark puzzle was perfect to complete during Advent to go along with our Jesse Tree readings.We actually had a pretty slow start with our...
I'm still trying to recover from being sick, as we ease back into our daily school routine and work towards finishing up our second quarter for this school year, which will end on January 24th. In the meantime I am going to work on sharing a few more pictures...
Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!This like some sweet refrainIn childhood lisped at mother's kneeThrough all the happy years to beRose loves lining up her new pink Rosary Roses five times for Baby Jesus during our family rosaries! Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!My heart-cry Thy...
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma M. for all the new hats and mittens! The older boys took turns helping Snuggles skate. Uncles are the best. . . . . . even when they are "it!" It was a good thing that the kids worked up an appetite ice skating... The...
The Twelve Days of Christmas 1,000 Piece PuzzleThis is the third 1,000 piece puzzle we have completed this month... I think I need an intervention! 😉 Twinkle Toes and I just started working on this puzzle last night! The solid red border was definitely...
After a rather crazy Advent, we have all been greatly enjoying these peaceful and relaxing days of Christmastide! Yesterday we celebrated the feast of St. John and a name-day in our home. Instead of baking the Eagle Brownies again this year, Rascal asked if I...
Baby Jesus will arrive soon!On Christmas Eve some of my family came over for dinner after they attended Mass. (We always attend either the Midnight or Christmas Day Mass.) Here are some pictures I managed to take throughout the evening! Madonna and Child.:...
Stephen's Feast and Saint Stephen from Saints: Lives and IlluminationsToday is the second day of Christmas and the feast of St. Stephen. I baked Podkovy (St. Stephen's Horseshoes) to celebrate! Good King Wenceslas by Jane Seymour and Good King...
Since love's divine, celestial breathIs all I need my heart to bless, What matters life, what matters death? Love is my peace, my happiness! - St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy FaceWishing you all a Blessed and Joyful Christmas!
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.
