This coming Sunday the Christmas season will come to a close as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of The Lord. In addition to attending Mass, I've been thinking about, and searching for, some ideas of things that we could do, here at home, to honor this...
Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany
Today was the 12th day of Christmas and the Traditional Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas!!Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany. "The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power." With these words the...
Happy Santa Lucia Day!
Our Santa Lucia's Braided Bread turned out delicious, the girls looked darling in their nightgowns and crowns, and they really enjoyed "waking" the (very awake yet cooperative) boys. Although it has already melted, we even woke up to our very first snowfall of...
Mexican Fiesta for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Baja Fish Tacos, steamed corn, and Rosy Treats......followed by coloring a beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, while listening to this CD and this picture book.Our Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, intercede for the Church, protect the Holy Father, help all who...
For the Feast of St. Francis Xavier
PRAY the Litany of St. Francis XavierREAD about St. Francis in More Saints Lives and Illuminations (Pg 20)WATCH Francis Xavier and the Samurai's Lost Treasure MAKE St. Francis Xavier OrnamentsEAT Xaver Soup or Polla a la VascaSt. Francis Xavier ~ Pray for us!
Fasting and Feasting for All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day
C This coming week, on October 31st thru November 2nd, the Church will be celebrating All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls Day (also known as "Days of the Dead"). As we celebrate these feasts, we remember all those who have gone before us, whether they are...
Do you ever have one of those days…
... when your plans just don't work out, and it takes until dinner time to get what you had planned for breakfast on the table?Today was one of those days! I am happy to say though, after two trips to the store, I was finally able to make St. Teresa's Bread, and it...
Plans for the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila
Last month while I was looking for ideas to celebrate the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, I ran across a darling St. Teresa of Avila Paper Doll.UPDATE: Thanks to a reader, here is a new link for the paper doll!Since St. Teresa of Avila's feast is celebrated tomorrow,...
The Feast of the Most Holy Rosary
Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary! In fact, the whole month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary!We have been making a point to say the rosary together as a family each night (it had been hard to do when...
A Shower of Roses
We had so very much fun celebrating the feasts of St. Therese last week! I knew I wouldn't be able to get to everything I planned, but we sure had fun trying!Here are the highlights of our celebration at home:Anniversary Roses from Hubby Homemade (French) Crepes and...
Prayer of Mothers
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.