Happy Feast of the Visitation (OF) and the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (EF)!It has been so much easier to share little updates and pictures over on Instagram this pregnancy, but I wanted to go back and record some more of those memories here on the blog too....
A Baby Shower in May
My sister-in-law Meagan, sister Mary, and Mom gave us an absolutely gorgeous baby shower today! Thank you! We are so blessed to be surrounded by such loving and supportive family and friends. I'm 36 weeks pregnant today! We are getting closer as we countdown the...
Our Godson’s Baptism and Pregnancy Blessings
"Baptism is the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven." ~ My Catholic Faith We ended up being able to deliver that Spiritual Bouquet to JOY{filled}family in person...
Merry Christmas
... from our family to yours! From Instagram on Christmas Eve: Boy or girl? I've had a little secret for the past few days and the answer is in the box! 💙💗 #whatisyourguessI'll share the rest of the pictures of the box getting opened as soon as we have a...
Saint Andrew Novena
St. Andrew Christmas NovenaHail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires...
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.