The Road to Bethlehem: Daily Meditations for Advent and Christmas by St. Alphonsus Liguori TAN Books has been publishing some beautiful books, and this one is no exception! Yesterday, for the First Sunday of Advent, I gave each of our older kids their own copy. I had...
Have you seen the latest release from St. Paul Center, Lord, Have Mercy? My husband and I read through it together last night and loved it. We will definitely be adding it to our resources as our seven year old continues preparing for her First Confession and First...
Happy Feast of Saint Philomena! I'm excited to celebrate by hosting a special giveaway in her honor. Last year, I reviewed the book My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story which was written and beautifully illustrated by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. To make this feast day...
Have you seen the brand new picture book from the author and illustrator of My Name is Philomena? The Snail and the King will be released tomorrow, March 19th, just in time for Easter! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Snail and the King, where Fr....
Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary’s Seven Sorrows for Children Many years ago I was encouraged by the priest in the confessional to begin a personal devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows. She so deeply understands our own maternal sufferings and became a source of hope...
Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception, friends! I just got a heads-up from Sophia Institute Press about a weekend sale that's too good not to share so I quickly finished up this review post for you all. If you've had your eye on the Fiat Liturgical Planner for the...
Today, for the feast of St. Nicholas, our Advent Book Basket included the brand new book Saint Nicholas: Patron Saint of Children from the Our Friends in Heaven Trilogy! Originally published in French in 1928, the richly illustrated St. Nicholas Patron Saint of...
The lives of the saints point us to God. Can you persevere in faith? Do you have the hope of the saints? The children’s story of St. Philomena is recaptured here in “My Name is Philomena”, highlighting her examples of heroic virtue. By reading this story, it...
A Christmas Carol Book Review: Last December St. Nicholas gave one of our daughters an illustrated edition of The Christmas Carol. She also received the Charles Dickens Tribute Lego Set (which was a gift with purchase awhile back). I asked this Dicken's lover of ours...
Beloved Son: Joseph and Jesus by Maura Roan McKeegan Catholic author Maura McKeegan once again invites readers to explore the biblical prefigurements of Christ. Maura brings biblical academic scholarship and research to an enjoyable and understandable level for any...
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.
