Aug 8th is the traditional feast of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests and confessors, and one of our youngest daughter’s patron saints! We were blessed to be able to venerate his incorrupt heart while I was pregnant with her. I pulled out a couple...
Last Saturday, for the traditional feast of dear St. Thérèse, I had promised my sweet "Rose" that we would learn how to bake Homemade Éclairs. We started the day with attending First Saturday Holy Mass (she was able to participate in the procession and give...
Michael, prince of all the angels, While your legions fill the sky, All victorious over Satan, Lift your flaming sword on high; Shout to all the seas and heavens: Now the morning is begun; Now is rescued from the dragon She whose garment...
X is for the CROSSwhen we can't have our way, "All for Thee, JESUS,"we must then learn to say- God's AlphabetThe celebration of Holy Mass has the same value as the Death of Jesus on the Cross.- St. Thomas AquinasFrom here on earth, Love cannot live without...
I love you, good angel, My guardian dear.I know that I'll always Be safe while you're near.Enjoying his new colored pencils... ... while coloring this beautiful Guardian Angel Coloring Page! Stay with me, angel, Through daytime and...
One of the frequent questions I am asked is how I keep track of the upcoming feast days, and whether or not I have a favorite planner. Just the other day Annie left the following comment on my Keeping Track and Making Progress {Daily Checklists and Planners for the...
Today, November 3rd, is the feast of St. Martin de Porres. After a very busy week, this momma is tired! I don't have much planned for today, but I do have a new picture book for the children.Martin de Porres: The Rose in the Desert, written by Gary D....
It has been so long since I've put together one of these posts! This past week I noticed that I didn't have any ideas in the archives here or over at Catholic Cuisine for the feast of St. Matthew, and it's been on my mind ever since. My husband is still out of...
An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt... ... and "A Multitude of Fish" Trail Mix! Happy Feast of St. Anthony!
Today is the feast of St. Brigid of Ireland, Abbess of Kildare. This afternoon we will be reading a few books about St. Brigid. A couple of our favorites are Brigid's Cloak (with the study guide in Catholic Mosaic) and Saint Brigid and 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.
