Happy Feast of Saint Philomena! I'm excited to celebrate by hosting a special giveaway in her honor. Last year, I reviewed the book My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story which was written and beautifully illustrated by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. To make this feast day...
The lives of the saints point us to God. Can you persevere in faith? Do you have the hope of the saints? The children’s story of St. Philomena is recaptured here in “My Name is Philomena”, highlighting her examples of heroic virtue. By reading this story, it...
Happy Feasts of St. Philomena and St. Clare! I have a few new additions to our August Book Basket to share with you all this morning in honor of these two inspiring saints. + + +This sweet book, sent to me by author Christine Henderson, made a perfect...
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.
