"When Jesus was taken before Herod, John led the Blessed Virgin Mary and Magdalen over the parts which had been sanctified by his footsteps . . . they stopped and contemplated each spot where he had fallen, or where he had suffered particularly; and they wept silently...
I've had a number of emails recently asking if I could post an updated book list for Lent and Easter, similar to my Advent & Christmas Booklist. Even though we don't have nearly as many books for this Liturgical season, our collection has continued to grow...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Beautiful Lenten Calendars, pretty Metallic Colored Pencils, and the beginning of the girl's Lent Lap Books... (I'm still working on our usual wall calendar... I'm running a little behind...
This year, even up until the afternoon on Good Friday, I wasn't sure if we'd have our Second Lenten Tea inspired by Cottage Blessings for our one main meal. (You can find the pictures from our 2009, 2010, and 2011 Good Friday Teas in the archives...
I really wasn't sure if we would be able to have our Lenten Teas (originally inspired by Alice at Cottage Blessings) this year, but my children insisted. These have become very much loved traditions in our home over the past 4 years and they said they would do...
This is the first time in a few years that we are not doing a 40 bags in 40 days challenge during Lent. Our home is slowly becoming more and more organized, and I have gotten so much better about getting rid of all the extra stuff year round. So, this year, my...
Back in November I shared a product review for Jesse Tree Treasures O Antiphons and Jesse Tree Ornaments. Now, with Lent beginning a week from Wednesday, I was asked to review their lovely Holy Week and Easter Ornaments, along with their new Stations of the...
Once again, for the 3rd year in a row, I served a Second Lenten Tea inspired by Cottage Blessings on Good Friday for our one main meal. You can find the pictures from our 2009 and 2010 Good Friday Teas in the archives for Good Friday....
How can we complain when He Himself was considered 'as one struck by God and afflicted' (Isa. 53:4) ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Last Advent we enjoyed putting together the Our Lady of Guadalupe Puzzle so much that we decided to work on another one this Lent. We choose this beautiful Last Supper Puzzle also made by SunsOut. Once again we opted for the 1,000 piece puzzle, even though...
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.
