Today is the Feast of St. Ambrose! You can read about him here.St. Ambrose is the Patron Saint of Candlemakers, among other things, so I thought it would be a good day to let the children decorate our Christ Candle in time to drape it with blue cloth tomorrow,...
My husband just posted theSermon for the Second Sunday of Adventby Saint John Vianneyover at his blog Unam Ecclesiam. This, along with all the sermons for the church year including holy days and special feast, by the dear Cure' of Ars can be found in this book that I...
The children were up bright and early this morning... They scurried down the hall and were VERY excited to find their new slippers, books, and gold coins, in addition to the special breakfast. In fact, it was early enough for Daddy to read a brief story of St....
My little ones are "nestled all snug in their beds"... and I just finished the preparations for our St. Nicholas Feast Day Celebration in the morning! Before I head off to bed, I thought I would share a few pictures with you!My hubby and I started a tradition with our...
I am so excited!! I just realized that this wonderful old movie about St. Therese of Lisieux, made back in 1959, has been re-released! I borrowed it from a friend once, years ago, and have been looking for a copy ever since! Plus, it is now on DVD and has been dubbed...
The following is a tribute to the little saints in training. The "All Saints Party" is an alternative to Halloween. It's fun for the kids and teaches them the faith.This video was just posted on Love to Be Catholic by a friend of ours who filmed our All Saints Party...
There are just so many wonderful feast days coming up for us to celebrate during Advent. It is going to be such a fun month as we joyfully prepare for, and then celebrate, the birth of Christ!In addition to our Jesse Tree, Advent Wreath, Advent Calendar and other...
Today, November 25th, is the feast of Christ the King.It is ALSO the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria... And, since she is one of Twinkle Toes' patron Saints, it is an extra special day at our home.I love the story of St. Catherine. She is known as the patron...
Today is the Traditional Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Ann Elizabeth is my Confirmation name, after St. Anne and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. I have always loved St. Elizabeth! A while back I ran across this beautiful poem to St. Elizabeth that you may have seen,...
that Veteran's Day is also the feast day of St. Martin of Tours. He is one of the patron saints of soldiers!I had some great plans to celebrate the feast of St. Martin, or rather, Martinmas day, including making these cool lanterns. (I had previously seen this craft...
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.
