Easter lilies, Can you hearWhat they whisper, low and clear?In dewy fragrance they unfoldTheir splendor sweet, their snow and gold.Every beauty-breathing bellNews of heaven has to tell.Listen to their mystic voice,Hear, oh mortal, and rejoice!Hark, their soft and...
A video celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord.H/T: Sacred Heart
Since I have been married with children, I have not been able to attend the Easter Vigil Mass. Each year I have wanted to, but as a mother to so many little ones, and the Mass being so late, I have not been able to. Maybe someday when the kids are a little older....
I always love finding fun things to do with my kids in the kitchen. Especially when it can turn into a “hands-on” lesson that the kids can relate to. This cookie recipe is full of symbolism, and is such a fun way to reinforce the true meaning of Easter. Our family...
Jesus asked St. Faustina, that the Feast of the Divine Mercy--which is the Sunday following Easter--be preceded by a Novena of Chaplets to the Divine Mercy which would begin on Good Friday. There is a special intention for each day of the novena.In her diary, St....
The Easter Triduum begins tonight with the Mass of the Last Supper and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. I can't believe Lent has flown by so fast, and Easter is almost here! Maybe it is due to Easter being so early this year. Anyhow, I thought I would take a...
Me: Come on boys, please help me just a little longer. We want to have a clean house for Easter, don't we?Captain: Weeellll... It would actually be better if the house is messy.Me: Why is that?Captain: Well, then if it rains, there will be more places to hide the...
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.
