My dear Child: The Saints are your Special Friends in Heaven. They are happy with God. They are most willing and most anxious to help you, and God is so good, He will hear their prayers for you. You must have your special friends in heaven before God, and you must...
Last week we celebrated Chiquita's 11th birthday! I mentioned the other day that our schedule has been pretty full lately, but we still managed to squeeze in a fun day for the birthday girl! The girls watched Little House on the Prairie (our favorite Disney...
Yesterday afternoon, as a little activity for our Colonial Life Unit Study, and with Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, the girls spent a little time in the kitchen making Edible Indian Corn. It was a great recipe for them to make (mostly on their own) and...
Blessed Kateri by Rascal (age 8)A Child's Prayer to Kateri TekakwithaKateri, loving child of God and Lily of the Mohawks, I thank God for the many graces He gave you. Help me to be more like you in my love for God and for people. Give me a great love for...
Learning Along the Alphabet PathI wasn't kidding when I said we kept "K" week simple. It was such a busy week with celebrating the Feast of St. Martin, planning a Baby Shower, and trying to keep up with the core subjects.We didn't get to the Picture Book Science or...
Yesterday afternoon, despite the heat, we headed back to Marci's home for another:Summer with the SaintsThis week she had decided to feature Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, whose feast day is coming up on July 14th. Here is an overview of our afternoon:~ Coloring Pictures...
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.
