This coming Saturday, January 17th, is the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot, also known as St. Anthony of Egypt, St. Anthony the Great, and the "Father of Monks." (Not to be confused with St. Anthony of Padua.) St. Anthony lived during the third century and has been...
This coming Sunday the Christmas season will come to a close as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of The Lord. In addition to attending Mass, I've been thinking about, and searching for, some ideas of things that we could do, here at home, to honor this...
Today was the feast of St. John the Apostle. St. John was one of the sons of Zebedee, or "sons of thunder," and the apostle "whom Jesus loved." Since St. John is often symbolized with an eagle, we made an Eagle Cake for dessert. It was super easy and so much fun to...
Our Santa Lucia's Braided Bread turned out delicious, the girls looked darling in their nightgowns and crowns, and they really enjoyed "waking" the (very awake yet cooperative) boys. Although it has already melted, we even woke up to our very first snowfall of...
Baja Fish Tacos, steamed corn, and Rosy Treats......followed by coloring a beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, while listening to this CD and this picture book.Our Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, intercede for the Church, protect the Holy Father, help all who...
PRAY the Litany of St. Francis XavierREAD about St. Francis in More Saints Lives and Illuminations (Pg 20)WATCH Francis Xavier and the Samurai's Lost Treasure MAKE St. Francis Xavier OrnamentsEAT Xaver Soup or Polla a la VascaSt. Francis Xavier ~ Pray for us!
Each year we celebrate Twinkle Toes nameday on November 25th, the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Usually I try to make a Heart Shaped Cake for the feast, but this year it was just too much. Instead we were able to pick up a super yummy (White Chocolate...
for the Feast of All SoulsVideo Stills courtesy of MarcIt was such a beautiful Mass! This was our 3rd annual All Souls Mass at a local cemetery since the Catholic section was "rediscovered" and unburied from the brush and blackberry bushes. Our boys have had the honor...
C This coming week, on October 31st thru November 2nd, the Church will be celebrating All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls Day (also known as "Days of the Dead"). As we celebrate these feasts, we remember all those who have gone before us, whether they are...
... when your plans just don't work out, and it takes until dinner time to get what you had planned for breakfast on the table?Today was one of those days! I am happy to say though, after two trips to the store, I was finally able to make St. Teresa's Bread, and it...
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.
