“Of the weeks in the Church’s year Holy Week is truly singular for the fullness, majesty, and devotion of the ceremonies. From apostolic times special care had been taken to celebrate the central mysteries of our redemption, and in the course of time three days —...
A few pictures from “My Holy Week Missal” 🌿She looks like a little angel but wore herself out (and her mama!) during Mass as usual 🌿🤦♀️🙏🏻😴 Someday we will make it all the way through Mass again without needing to take her out of church...Our Lady,...
🌿Gloria, laus et honor tibi sit, Rex Christe Redemptor, Cui puerile decus prompsit Hosanna pium.🌿Yesterday we learned about one of the traditional liturgical rites of Palm Sunday... Once the priest (altar boy in this picture book we have) arrived at the church doors...
After spending most of St. Joseph's Day in the car, this is the beautiful view we woke up to on Palm Sunday while staying in the guest housing at Thomas Aquinas College, my husband's sister's alma mater. It had been over 20 years since my last visit, when I was...
It's hard to believe that it's been seven years now since our first Lenten Dinner which was originally inspired by Alice's Lenten Teas. These have definitely become a favorite Lenten tradition in our home. As our children get older I've had to be a...
Our Palm of Palms(I love how it keeps growing each year!)All glory, laud and honor, To Thee Redeemer King,To Whom the lips of children, Made sweet hosannas ring.Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son,Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and...
A couple years ago we did an easy little activity that I found in The Fifty Days of Easter for the Christian Family. We are doing it again this year!A Caterpillar/Cocoon/Butterfly ProjectPalm Sunday: Create a Caterpillar. There are many easy ways to do so: Egg...
Happy Palm Sunday!Wow! Looking back at my Palm Sunday post from 2008, today is looking very similar:So far today we:Attended an early (7am) Palm Sunday Mass (It was SO nice! We really should make the extra effort to attend this particular Mass on a weekly basis!)Went...
Our "Palm of Palms"Using an idea from The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions for Children's Faith Formation, we made a palm branch using all the palms in our family and hung it on the sliding door in the kitchen. As you can see in the picture, it is an...
Happy Palm Sunday!!!So far today we:Attended an early (7am) Palm Sunday MassWent out to Breakfast at Marie CalendarsLit Candle in Prayer CornerMade Palm CrossesBurned Last years PalmsRead story and colored pictures for Jesus TreePlaced Symbol on our Jesus TreeDid 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.
