September 5th is the anniversary of the death of Blessed Mother Teresa, and her feast day.I remember very clearly traveling to San Francisco in 1988 (when I was just 10 years old!) with my Grandmother to see Mother Teresa, at St. Anne's Church, as she welcomed 11 new...
Yesterday the Catholic Church celebrated the Queenship of Mary (and the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the extraordinary calendar.). Earlier this week I posted a recipe (for a Cookie Crown Cake over at Catholic Cuisine) that I had hoped to make. I ended up making it...
Today we celebrate the feast of Pope St. Pius X.St. Pius X said in his first encyclical that his papacy would seek to "to renew all things in Christ." He is primarily remembered for allowing children to receive First Holy Communion at a much younger age. They are now...
Yesterday, after the children's swimming lessons, we attended this weeks:Summer with the SaintsAugust 14th is the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, so he was, most appropriately, the featured saint this week!We began the afternoon at Marci's in her air conditioned home...
The feast of St. Clare is celebrated on August 11th (The anniversary of her death) on the new calendar, and on August 12th on the calendar of 1962 (which is the calendar followed by the FSSP).Our week has been so super busy, that I decided to spread our celebration of...
One of our favorite things this past month has been the weeklySummer with the SaintsMarci has done an amazing job coordinating and hosting this get together each week! I feel so totally spoiled. Each week, I just show up with my children and they get to learn about...
On to happier things (at least here on my blog)...Yesterday the children woke up and were so excited that it was *Thursday* once again. Meaning, that it was time for:Summer with the SaintsCaptain was especially excited since it was also the feast of St. Ignatius of...
Saint James by Captain (image found online, converted to b&w and resized)Today was one of those days where nothing seemed to go as planned.I started the day thinking that we would head into town early, run by Barnes and Noble (for my boys to turn in their summer...
Today is the feast of St. James, who happens to be one of my boys patron saints, and a favorite in our home! For some feast day recipes, head on over to Catholic Cuisine. I posted a delicious looking recipe for Tartelettes de Saint-Jacques à la Mangue...
We had such fun last week, that we rearranged our Thursday plans so we could continue attending:Summer with the SaintsMarci once again, did an amazing job, and my children had a WONDERFUL time.Today the theme was Christmas in July!When we arrived, Marci had a number...
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.
