As I mentioned earlier this week, this has been a great week for celebrating the Saints. On the Calendar for today is dear St. Francis of Assisi.To be honest, I am a bit wiped out from all the festivities, but I couldn't let this feast pass without doing a little...
A Week of Celebrating
This is quite the week for celebrating feasts in the Church, isn't it?! We started with Michaelmas yesterday, today is the feast of St. Jerome, and we also will be celebrating St. Therese, the Holy Guardian Angels, and St. Francis as well! (Click the links to see our...
Plans for the Feast of St. Therese
The Feast of St. Therese is coming up!!! It is celebrated on October 1st on the New Calendar, and on October 3rd on the Traditional Calendar. I am still trying to finalize our own plans, but I thought I would take a minute to share a few ideas with you all...Prayer:We...
Plans for the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
Shortly after Michaelmas, on October 2nd, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels."Every person on earth has a guardian angel who watches over him and helps him to attain his salvation. Angelical guardianship begins at the moment of birth; prior to this,...
Plans for Michaelmas
Painting of St. Michael that we were given as a gift,and was painted by a dear friend.The feast of St. Michael the Archangel, also known as Michaelmas, is celebrated on September 29th."The name of this Archangel means "who is like unto God?" In the Old Covenant he is...
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Saint Helena and the Most Holy CrossTomorrow is the feast of the Exaltation (or Triumph) of the Holy Cross. The church has celebrated this feast ever since September 14, 326, the day that Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, miraculously discovered the cross while she...
Plans for the Feast of St. Thomas
St. Thomas the ApostleThe feast of St. Thomas is celebrated on July 3rd.We haven't been celebrating the feast days of the Church much lately, since we have been out of town, and then were busy daily with swimming lessons. I am hoping to change this, starting tomorrow,...
Plans for Pentecost Sunday
The feast of Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. "It commemorates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Disciples, but also the fruits and effects of that event: the completion of the work of...
Plans for the Feast of St. Mark
St. Mark the EvangelistImage from Catholic CultureThe feast of St. Mark is celebrated on April 25th. Don't you just love celebrating the Liturgical Year? My kids sure do! Here's a quick look at a few things that I will be incorporating into our day:Prayer:Mass &...
By George, it’s time to celebrate!
St. George Slays the Dragon ~ Image from Catholic ForumToday is the Feast of St. George! Did you know, that it is also Shakespeare's 444th birthday?! With all this ENGLISH celebrating going on, what are your plans for today?Here is a look at what our day has in...
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.