Every year on November 11th (which is also Veteran's Day!) we love celebrating Martinmas, the Feast of St. Martin of Tours! We pull out our handmade lanterns for our annual sunset lantern walk, enjoy a treat, and read books about this inspiring saint. Saint Martin,...
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.Hail Mary...Behold the handmaid of the Lord.Be it done unto me according to Thy Word.Hail Mary...And the Word was made Flesh.And dwelt among us.Hail Mary...Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.That we may be made worthy of the...
We had a beautiful snowy feast day this year! Eventually the snow was "well past St. Nicholas' miter!" Holy Bishop St. Nicholas lived farawayNear the Aegean Sea is where Turkey did lay.Travel back with us now to a time long ago.We will visit his country,...
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...
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.
