I have had a few requests for a peek inside that basket of lenten books for the older children that I mentioned the other day. I had hoped to put a post together a list of all our books but I just haven't had the time so here is what's in this year's basket along...
"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...
Even with Lent starting later this year, it still snuck up on me! Earlier this week I finally got started creating this year's Lent Calendar using the documents I created and shared in the past. I also printed some additonal resources as well, including the 2017 Lent...
"The New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old is unveiled in the New." - Saint Augustine (from title page of Into the Sea, Out of the Tomb)In the same thread as the author's first book in the "Old and New" series, which I was excited to add to...
O my dying Jesus, I kiss devoutly the cross on which Thou didst die for love of me. I have merited by my sins to die a miserable death, but Thy death is my hope. Ah, by the merits of Thy death, give me grace to die, embracing Thy feet and burning with love of Thee. I...
Garlic-Rubbed Tostones with Cilantro Chimichurri Before I began the autoimmune protocol I'm not even sure I had ever heard of plantains, let alone ever tried one. Now they are a staple of my diet. First it was just Plantain Chips but, now that I've tried frying my own...
Chunky Tuna Salad Wraps Making sure I eat enough protein, fats (coconut, avocado), and starchy carbs (sweet potato, butternut squash, plantain) each day is key to making sure I have enough energy to get through the day on my AIP Diet. I have never been a huge fan of...
Ever since 2009 when our oldest two boys were just seven and eight years old (they are now thirteen and fourteen!) they have put together a Playmobil Way of the Cross during Holy Week. Last year, instead of pulling out the Playmobil, the boys...
We usually have this annual Lenten Dinner on Good Friday. I had hoped to move it to Passion Sunday this year now that our children are getting older, but ended up sick on the couch with the flu… Oh well, maybe next year? Then, on Good Friday, we really wanted to...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}{Easter Wednesday} Today is the last day to pre-order and save on The Catholic Daily Planner for August 2015 - July 2016 from Michele Quigley, but I can't decide which...
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.
