by RascalRoman Numeralsfrom Ancient Rome (Modern Rhymes About Ancient Times)Some letters led a double life.They served as numbers, too.They used a simple system -The numerals were few.For one you used the letter "I."For five the letter "V.""L" was fifty; "X" was...
"They fought with swordAnd spear and net.The watching crowdWould cheer and bet.They fought wild beasts;They fought each other;They'd fight a friend;They'd fight a brother.Their lives were hard,And often short. They spilled their blood, And called it sport. They fought...
This past year, we all really enjoyed studying Ancient History using RC History's Connecting With History Volume 1: Creation to 63 B.C. We didn't get to near as many hands-on projects this year as I would have liked, but we have all really enjoyed reading and...
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.
