Today, in addition to beginning our new school year, we also celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary!This year I baked a simple lemon cake in my Marian Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan, dusted it with powdered sugar, and topped it with our...
The following review of BENEDICTA: Marian Chant from Norcia by the Monks of Norcia (De Montfort Music, 2015) was written by my husband. Thank you, Sean! "Seven times a day will I sing your praises." – The Rule of St. BenedictThe simple beauty of...
These praises and prayersI lay at your feet. O Virgin of virgins, O Mary, most sweet.Be you my true guideThrough this pilgrimage here,And stand by my sideWhen death draweth near.Amen.The feast of the Ascension of Our Lord was transferred to Sunday in our...
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.Hail Mary...Behold the handmaid of the Lord.Be it done unto me according to Thy Word.Hail Mary...And the Word was made Flesh.And dwelt among us.Hail Mary...Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.That we may be made worthy of the...
Outside my window...The sky is filled with smoke again and I'm dreaming of going back to the ocean… or anywhere with clear blue skies. I have discovered that the smoke triggers my anxiety/panic attacks. It seems to be affecting our oldest daughter too, who is...
"Rejoice, O earth, because from the womb of Anna, as from a fertile vine, has sprung a sweet, ripe cluster. To the harvesting of this vineyard all are invited, none are excluded—it is the joy of all." ~ St. John Damascene
The feast of Saints Joachim & Anne is coming up on July 26th! I've mentioned that we (four of the younger children) are currently working on creating the Saints Joachim & Anne Faith Folders (aka Lap Books) from Holy Learning. We haven't quite completed...
"Holy Learning is a mom-owned, small Catholic company created to help Catholic families and teachers supplement their educational programs. Our products are meant to help parents and educators teach the Catholic faith using hands-on materials and projects. Our primary...
Have you signed up for the 2014 Marian ATC Swap over at Pondered in My Heart? If not there is still time! Some of our children are looking forward to participating again this year and have started creating their artist trading cards in honor of Our Lady! The...
Of all the Valentine Cards we have been creating, the Madonna and Child Valentines that Rose and I made, inspired by an image a friend of mine pinned, are my favorite! ❤These would also be perfect for Mother's Day and Christmas, don't you...
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.
