Happy 10th Anniversary to Father Dennis Gordon, FSSP! It's hard to believe it has been ten years today since we made that last long road trip to attend his ordination on May 30, 2008. Tomorrow it will have been ten years since our oldest...
The Story of St. Joan of ArcSt. Joan of Arc Paper Dolls (Our 8 year old received these in her Easter Basket last month. They are also available from Sacred Heart Books and Gifts)
French Vanilla Fleur De Lis Cake (baked in this pan)Recalling St. Joan of Arc's banner, "bearing at her request, the words, "Jesus Maria," along with a figure of God the Father, to whom two kneeling angels were presenting a fleur-de-lis, the royal emblem of...
Catholic Child has always been one of my favorite places to find beautiful treasures for our family. I still remember poring over their catalogs when our oldest was a baby. One of the very first things I purchased was our Advent Calendar which is still a family...
I noticed that many of you seemed interested in my last Bargain Book post, at least according to all the copies of Saint Louis and the Last Crusade purchased through my link - thanks! Our copy already arrived! Originally published in 1958, it looks wonderful! The old...
Even though Chiquita dressed as Mother Teresa for our Parish Party, she had been planning on dressing as St. Joan of Arc on All Hallows' Eve. Originally I thought she would just wear one of the boys' knight costumes, but that was not exactly what she had in mind....
From Oldest to Youngest : St. Paul (as depicted in the Picture Book of Saints), St. George, St. Brigid, St. Joan of Arc, St. Micael the Archangel, St. Thérèse de Lisieux, and St. Francis of AssisiHappy Feast of All Saints!
Last Thursday afternoon we had our 5th Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for Wreath IV, and first meeting since December! I hadn't intended on taking such a long baby break - just January and February - but March and April were filled with sickness for half the...
St. Therese dressed as St. Joan of Arc for a play that she had written to honor St. Joan Novena to Saint ThérèseO St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, who during your short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of wholehearted...
I just realized that I still hadn't posted pictures from last week's:Summer with the SaintsThe Saint for the week was St. Joan of Arc. I didn't take very many pictures that day, but here are a few:~ Coloring Pictures ~The children could choose between the image of St....
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.
