Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love, cards, texts and messages and most importantly prayers for the soul of my brother-in-law and for the whole Gordon family. We are so very grateful! For those who haven't yet heard, my husband's brother passed away at...
On the Feast of Saint Gertrude
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within...
“Veronica has gone to God.”
These were the heartbreaking words that began the text I received yesterday afternoon, February 28, 2020, on the first Friday of Lent, from Veronica's younger sister Victoria. She went on to tell me that Veronica's death was beautiful. We were about to start praying...
+ Requiescat in Pace +
In your charity, would you please offer a prayer for the soul of my dear mother-in-law, Luz Beatriz Gordon, who passed away on Wednesday evening, August 28th, and for our whole Gordon family...April 2018 - A couple photos from our trip to Arizona to introduce "Grace"...
Saying Goodbye For Now
After receiving his law degree at Notre Dame University, my grandfather served in the Marine Corps from 1953-1957, achieving the rank of Captain. My dad was born at Camp Lejeune while he was in the Marines. On December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent...
+ Requiescat in Pace +
In paradisum deducant te angeli,May the angels lead you into paradise, in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres,may the martyrs receive you in your coming,et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem.and may they guide you into the holy city,...
Requiem – The Fraternity {Sponsored Giveaway}
The FSSP has added a new CD to their superb collection of CDs! Requiem is the latest addition (available for pre-order now here) and it's quality surpasses their previous works. Even though all three of my husband's brothers are Fraternity priests (you can...
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your 'moment' in...
Saying Goodbye For Now
The morning after my Grandmother died, we received even more* sad news. Late Saturday night, August 14th, my Uncle Michael, my mom's youngest brother, also died (the very same day as Grandma) in a motorcycle accident. It was such a shock. On...
May Choirs of Angels Welcome You ♥
Saints of God, come to her aid! Hasten to meet her, angels of the Lord!Receive her soul and present her to God the Most High.Mary Amelia Routhe Iasenzaniro GoonanAugust 18, 1923 - August 14, 2010In your charity, could you please say a prayer for the soul of my...
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.