Thank you all so very much for your enthusiastic support for my Papal Lap Book! You all are the best, and I am so touched by all of your kind comments and generosity to my family! Since I spent so much time on the computer over the weekend I've had a...
7 Quick Takes on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
— 1 —It's a Friday during Lent and we gave up sweets, which means we didn't make any special treats for today's Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. However, that doesn't mean we haven't done anything special for this feast day, during this very significant time for our...
My Daybook :: June 29, 2012
Outside my window...we have been enjoying watching these little twins. Aren't they just the cutest?!?I am thankful... for fun summer activities, and multiple child discounts!I am thinking... about ways to simplify. So...
Missionary Saints :: St. Peter the Apostle
Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Mt. 16: 16Over the past four years, our boys have completed Years One and Two of the Blue Knights Boys' Club twice, first in a group that was led by all of the dads on a rotating basis, and...
Saintly Summer Fun :: Saints Peter and Paul
This afternoon we continued our Saintly Summer Fun with stories, coloring pages, a craft, snacks and games for today's feast of Saints Peter and Paul! Amy and her family were not able to make it, since she is still out of town as the doctors work on healing...
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.