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...
I can't even remember the last time I went on a road trip by myself... It's probably been at least 17 years, pre-marriage and children! I'm not someone who really needs "breaks" from my children, I prefer taking at least some of them with me when I have out-of-town...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}My schedule has been way too full lately, but at least I have a gorgeous new planner (August 2016-July 2017) to continue keeping track of it all! I have been using this...
Outside my window... It's been gorgeous outside this week! After just two weeks of golf, the boys had their very first high school junior varsity golf tournament on Monday (they came in first and second place!) and their first high school varsity tournament on...
I'll be back soon with this year's Advent Book Basket and Printable Labels. In the meantime, I wanted to share the recent talk on the liturgy that was given by our Archbishop. It's long and I haven't had the time to listen to the whole thing yet, but from what I hear...
"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." ~ St. John Chrysostom It may not be nearly as frequent as we would prefer, but we are so very grateful that we are...
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...
Over Memorial Day Weekend our family attended a brand new Homeschool Catholic Family Camp in a neighboring diocese which was coordinated by my friend Aleesa. The camp took place at the incredible Powell Butte Retreat Center built by Bishop Vasa in...
Here is another inspiring sermon, all about the need for unity in our Church, which was recently given by our Archbishop during the 2015 Gregorian Chant conference on March 7, 2015 at the Brigittine Monastery in Amity, Oregon. ...
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.
