... to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel!Caramel Applesauce Crown CakeIngredients:1 pkg Namaste Foods Spice Cake Mix 3 eggs1/4 cup water1/4 cup oil1 cup unsweetened applesauce1 fresh apple, grated or chopped (skin left on is okay)1/2 cup chopped...
Have you seen the latest book written and illustrated by George & Brenda Nippert at Catholic Artworks? Created in the same style as An Alphabet of Saints, which we used Along the Alphabet Path and inspired my Painted Alphabet Saints, An Alphabet of Mary...
Yesterday afternoon (before watching the solar eclipse!) we had our sixth Good Shepherd's Garden Party. Since we hadn't had an opportunity to have a May Crowning yet this year, I thought we'd try to tie it in to our Garden Party this week, especially since all...
Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother Mary!
Inspired by Charlotte's May Crowning Feast, I decided to host a Marian Titles May Crowning Luncheon following our May Little Flowers Meeting, which was based on Mary Mother of God and the virtue of Cheerfulness. Each of the girls in our Little Flowers group...
. . . the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and thanking God for his many blessings! (Especially this one, this one, and this one! Congratulations to all of you!!!)We had so much fun making this year's Grotto for Our Lady of Lourdes, this time using Cocoa Pebbles. . ....
A Craft for the Feast of Our Lady of AltagraciaThe memorial of Our Lady of Altagracia is celebrated on January 21st. My children have really enjoyed celebrating this feast day in past years, ever since being introduced to it through Catholic Mosaic and the...
I finally pulled out my painting supplies, and spent some time most of the afternoon/evening yesterday painting Our Lady of Guadalupe Dolls! I had wanted to paint a larger 3 1/2" doll to give to our little Rose, along with the 3 1/2" St. Therese I painted awhile...
Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary Novena PrayerMy dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a proof of my tender love for you, for the intentions of the...
Yesterday afternoon, in the middle of celebrating Snuggles' birthday, we were all very excited when the mailman delivered our artist trading cards (ATC's) from the Marian ATC Swap.My children had so much fun looking at all the lovely illustrations, in honor of Our...
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.
