I mentioned last April that our boys have been preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation and that one of their confirmation gifts is a subscription to the Catholic T-Shirt Club. Due to their grandfather's aggressive cancer at the end of May, just before...
Catholic T-Shirt Club {An Early Confirmation Gift}
Our older boys love Catholic T-Shirts and they each have a few personal favorites that they received over the last couple years in their Easter Baskets. They are currently preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this year and one of their gifts is a...
Seven Quick {Out} Takes
I have seven quick takes to share with you all this morning, seven photos I took right after those precious pictures of Blessed Mother Teresa and Saint John Paul II last week. Rose wanted me to take a few more, but her little brother was done...I guess she...
Celebrating the Saints : Our 2015 Costumes
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, St. Maurice, St. Rose of Lima, St. Louis IX and Blessed Isabella of France, St. John Paul II and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta - All Saints in Heaven, Pray for us!Here are some pictures and all the details on this year's saints costumes:.:...
Blessed Mother Teresa and Saint John Paul II
Virgin Mary, Queen of all the Saints, help us to be gentle and humble of heart like this fearless messenger of Love. Help us to serve every person we meet with joy and a smile. Help us to be missionaries of Christ, our peace and our hope. Amen! ~ Pope John...
Picture Books and Raging Battles
Last Sunday afternoon, following the canonization of Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II, I happened to capture a few darling pictures of our little two year old looking through one of the books that he found in April's Book Basket. (Note: This post...
Commemorating the Canonization of Two Popes
Today is a historic day in the Catholic Church as two popes are canonized. Here are seven ways to commemorate this day with children:1 - Picture Books There are many excellent picture books available about the Papacy and Pope John Paul II. Our three oldest...
Celebrating the Beatification of John Paul II with. . .
Kremówka Papieska :: Papal Cream Cakeand Blessed John Paul II Cookies!
Prayer of Mothers
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.