The feast of St. Clare is celebrated on August 11th, as well as August 12th on the traditional calendar. Here are a few pictures from our simple celebration of this wonderful saint!A painted Saint Clare to add to our collection!Coloring pictures of St. Clare...
It's been quite awhile since I posted our History plans for this coming year and I am realizing that I am just not going to have the time to post about each subject we will be studying this year. (I really like to be able to look back at those posts.) In addition, I...
Once again, my friend Marci is hosting a weekly get together at her home, throughout the summer, called:Summer with the SaintsSince this coming Saturday, June 13th, is the feast of St. Anthony, he was the featured saint for this week!St. Anthony was born at Lisbon,...
"Pentecost Sunday is the second greatest Feast of the liturgical year -- the first being Easter -- and takes place 50 days (7 weeks) after Easter (the earliest possible date for this Feast is 10 May). This day celebrates the coming of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples...
We had a fun afternoon yesterday, celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. First we watched The Day the Sun Danced: The True Story Of Fatima while I baked some mini Dancing Sun Cupcakes. After that I read my children the story of Our Lady of Fatima by...
Well, the thing with celebrating feast days at home with your children, and doing cool things like making a dragon cake for the feast of St. George, is that your children DON'T FORGET!!!"MOM, you HAVE to make the dragon cake AGAIN!!! Pleaassssseeeeee!!!!!!!" Even...
Tomorrow is the feast of St. George, one of the 14 Holy Helpers. With our plans for the Garden of the Good Shepherd in addition to a Little Flowers meeting, I am not sure how much we will be able to do to celebrate, but I thought I would update and share my plans from...
Beautiful Divine Mercy Coloring Pages colored by Rascal and Captain For dinner we barbecued hamburgers since we had such gorgeous weather today. (We actually had a high of 89 degrees!) For dessert we had Strawberry Shortcake, just like last year. It was so yummy!!...
Today is Lætare Sunday, the fourth Sunday during Lent, also known as Rose Sunday, and Mothering Sunday. As with other Sundays the name, Lætare, comes from the first words of the Introit, “Lætare Jeruselem” or "Rejoice O Jerusalem!" It is a day that we take a break...
3D Cut & Color Virtual St. Joseph Altarby Rascal (age 7)As simple as it may be, our first ever St. Joseph Altar has been a hit! I am so glad we had a chance to put it together. Next year I am hoping that we can expand on this tradition, but this year the rest of...
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.
