We had so very much fun celebrating the feasts of St. Therese last week! I knew I wouldn't be able to get to everything I planned, but we sure had fun trying!Here are the highlights of our celebration at home:Anniversary Roses from Hubby Homemade (French) Crepes and...
Next week we will begin Along the Alphabet Path.Along with each letter of the alphabet the children will be introduced (or re-introduced as the case may be) to a Saint using the beautiful book An Alphabet of Catholic Saints.Elizabeth suggests making a Wee Felt Saint...
Today was the feast of the Nativity of Mary, and what a beautiful day it was!While the boys were finishing up their school work this afternoon, the girls colored a picture of Mary from Fenestrae Fidei. I wasn't planning on taking any pictures, but I was amazed at how...
September 5th is the anniversary of the death of Blessed Mother Teresa, and her feast day.I remember very clearly traveling to San Francisco in 1988 (when I was just 10 years old!) with my Grandmother to see Mother Teresa, at St. Anne's Church, as she welcomed 11 new...
Today we celebrate the feast of Pope St. Pius X.St. Pius X said in his first encyclical that his papacy would seek to "to renew all things in Christ." He is primarily remembered for allowing children to receive First Holy Communion at a much younger age. They are now...
Yesterday, after the children's swimming lessons, we attended this weeks:Summer with the SaintsAugust 14th is the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, so he was, most appropriately, the featured saint this week!We began the afternoon at Marci's in her air conditioned home...
The feast of St. Clare is celebrated on August 11th (The anniversary of her death) on the new calendar, and on August 12th on the calendar of 1962 (which is the calendar followed by the FSSP).Our week has been so super busy, that I decided to spread our celebration of...
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...
Saint James by Captain (image found online, converted to b&w and resized)Today was one of those days where nothing seemed to go as planned.I started the day thinking that we would head into town early, run by Barnes and Noble (for my boys to turn in their summer...
Today is the feast of St. James, who happens to be one of my boys patron saints, and a favorite in our home! For some feast day recipes, head on over to Catholic Cuisine. I posted a delicious looking recipe for Tartelettes de Saint-Jacques à la Mangue...
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.
