~ Completed Garden of the Good Shepherd Calendar~I still need to take a picture of the homemade Garden of the Good Shepherd Posters, which a couple of the children made this Easter season using Charlotte's printables! Our Windsock also made a nice decoration...
A Windsock for Pentecost
I've been wanting to make a Windsock for Pentecost with my children for a few years now, ever since seeing the idea over at By Sun and Candlelight. This year, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity since it tied so perfectly into our Alphabet Path as we work...
Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church!
* Since this is such a special feast, I thought I would re-post my planning post from the past two years, updating it with a couple more book and menu suggestions, as well as a few of our pictures from past years... Here is the updated version! The feast of Pentecost,...
Celebrating Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church!
"Pentecost Sunday is the second greatest Feast of the liturgical year -- the first being Easter -- and takes place 50 days (7 weeks) after Easter (the earliest possible date for this Feast is 10 May). This day celebrates the coming of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples...
Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost Sunday
* I just updated and revised my post from last year, adding a few new ideas and fixing some of the links... Here is the updated version! The feast of Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. "It commemorates not only the...
Pentecost Sunday & Mother’s Day!
I hope all you mother's had a wonderful Mother's Day! Mine was! This morning I woke up to lovely cards made by all my children and a Belgian Waffle Maker from my hubby! I have always wanted one of those!!!I didn't take very many pictures, it's just not the same...
Plans for Pentecost Sunday
The feast of Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. "It commemorates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Disciples, but also the fruits and effects of that event: the completion of the work of...
Prayer of Mothers
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.