"I have not the courage to force myself to seek beautiful prayers in books; not knowing which to choose I act as children do who cannot read; I say quite simply to the good God what I want to tell Him, and He always understands me." - St. Thérèse of...
Since love's divine, celestial breathIs all I need my heart to bless, What matters life, what matters death? Love is my peace, my happiness! - St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy FaceWishing you all a Blessed and Joyful Christmas!
I just finished posting the recipe for these Heavenly Garden Apple Rose Pastries over at Catholic Cuisine! You can find A Novena to Saint Thérèse beginning on her Feast Day here! I also have a copy of the Saint Thérèse the Little Flower Daily Journal to give...
Outside my window...The weather has been gorgeous this week, it has been cooling down some at night and the leaves have started to change colors. I just hung our fall wreath on the front door and picked up a few little pumpkins to use as decorations. ...
How can we complain when He Himself was considered 'as one struck by God and afflicted' (Isa. 53:4) ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
The Flower All the earth with snow is covered,Everywhere the white frosts reign;Winter and his gloomy courtiersHold their court on earth again.But for you has bloomed the FlowerOf the fields, Who comes to earthFrom the fatherland of heaven,Where eternal spring has...
I just came from Mrs. L's blog, At the Wellsprings of Traditional Life, and have decided to join her in Learning to Sacrifice."Sacrifice is difficult, but if you start out with the small things in life we can learn and get better at it day by day! What can you...
One of our favorite things this past month has been the weeklySummer with the SaintsMarci has done an amazing job coordinating and hosting this get together each week! I feel so totally spoiled. Each week, I just show up with my children and they get to learn about...
My husband has been blessed with ALL three of his brothers being called to serve Our Lord as priests. Only his sister (the oldest in the family) and my husband were called to the married life. It is pretty awesome to have them all for brother-in-laws. They are such...
As our oldest prepares to welcome Our Lord during his First Holy Communion at the end of this month, we have been reading various reflections of the saints, on their own First Communions.My favorite is (of course!) St. Thérèse's reflection. I thought I would take a...
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.
