My dear Child: The Saints are your Special Friends in Heaven. They are happy with God. They are most willing and most anxious to help you, and God is so good, He will hear their prayers for you. You must have your special friends in heaven before God, and you must...
All Souls’ Day Mass at the Cemetery
This morning we visited the cemetery for our 12th annual All Souls' Day Mass offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, particularly those of our departed family and friends. ♥The Catholic Child and the Souls in PurgatoryMy dear Child: The Holy Souls in...
My Little Doll Baby :: Four Weeks
Our little baby is four weeks old today! We just got back home from having her weight checked again. On the way to town I told our oldest daughter that I was pretty sure the baby had gained at least a half pound these past two weeks and that she probably weighs really...
A First Holy Communion Gift for our Godson
Toady one of our Godsons made his First Holy Communion! It was such a joy and blessing to be able to attend the Mass and watch him receive Our Lord for the first time! One of my favorite First Holy Communion gifts to give is the Jesus, Make Me...
The Catholic Child and Saint Joseph
Let us allow ourselves to be “infected” by St. Joseph’s silence! We need it greatly, in a world that is often too noisy, that does not favor meditation or listening to the voice of God. - Pope Benedict XVIThis year the Solemnity of St. Joseph was transferred to...
The Stations or The Way of the Cross
"My dear Child: By the Stations we mean the sorrowful journey that Jesus made with the cross when He was on the way to the hill of Calvary to be crucified. You should love to make the Stations and you should do so often, especially during Lent. It is an easy way...
First Communion Day
Prayers after his First Confession"Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, be my Salvation."with Bread of Life Cake TopperGreat Uncle Tom, lots of new friends, and "Uncle Father!" After First Communion: Thanksgiving from Jesus, Make Me WorthyThe Body of our...
The Catholic Child and the Saints :: Little Flower
Dear St. Therese, thou wert always good and obedient and always did the Will of God. Now thou art a great saint in heaven with God. Thy loving and tender heart rejoices to send down roses upon earth. O give me the sweet flower of a great love for...
The Catholic Child and The Blessed Virgin
My dear Child: The Blessed Virgin is your Mother in Heaven.She loves you because her Son, Jesus, loves you and has died for you.Vintage 1960 edition of Jesus, Make Me WorthyShe is anxious to help you. You may be sure that she will hear your prayers.She is...
The Catholic Child and the Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart of Joseph at St. Joseph's Catholic Church taken after Mass on the Solemnity of the Sacred HeartMy Child: Forget not the Sacred Heart of Jesus.The Heart of Jesus loves thee.The Heart of Jesus suffers for thee.The Heart of Jesus is meek, humble,...
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.