One of many favorite moments from Friday evening's Pontifical Solemn High Mass at the Throne
Churching is the woman's way of giving thanksgiving to God for the birth of her child, and predisposes her, through the priestly blessing that is a part of the ritual, to receive the graces necessary to raise her child in a manner pleasing to God. Following the baby's...
This past Tuesday, on Independence Day, our little "Grace" was baptized! Her uncle flew all the way across the country to baptize her for us. He also offered a Latin Mass following her baptism. It was such a beautiful day filled with blessings!A...
Outside my window...the weather has been beautiful! The baby and I haven't been getting out much, but we did make it to her baptism at our local parish this past Tuesday, the 4th of July!Photo credit: Marc at AV CreationsI am thankful... for our newest little...
Today was her big day! Welcome to the Church, little one! ❤️ #4thofJuly #baptismday #independenceday #brandnewcatholic #freefromoriginalsin #letfreedomring{A friend took pictures of her actual Baptism and the Latin Mass that followed so I don't have many...
After attempting it yesterday, this evening the baby and I finally made it to (and through!) Mass for the first time since she was born. It really helped that it was at home! One of my brothers-in-law made a last minute decision to make a really quick trip, flying all...
In paradisum deducant te angeli,May the angels lead you into paradise, in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres,may the martyrs receive you in your coming,et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.and may they guide you into the holy city,...
"Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven." ~ My Catholic Faith We ended up being able to deliver that Spiritual Bouquet to JOY{filled}family in person...
The FSSP has added a new CD to their superb collection of CDs! Requiem is the latest addition (available for pre-order now here) and it's quality surpasses their previous works. Even though all three of my husband's brothers are Fraternity priests (you can...
"Join Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample and Bishop Robert F. Vasa in Southern Oregon July 12th – 15th for a three-day immersion in the Church’s sacred liturgy and its living musical heritage. The theme of the 5th annual conference is “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.
