St. Patrick, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Luke, St. Margaret of Scotland, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Helen - All Saints in Heaven, Pray for us! Last night we hosted our annual All Hallows' Eve party! Other than ordering a couple dresses...
On the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
by Jessica | Jan 30, 2011 | Feast Day Plans, St. Thomas Aquinas | 4 Comments
Prayer to St. Thomas AquinasO Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas, prince of theologians and guide of philosophers, bright ornament of the Christian world, light of the Church and patron of all Catholic schools, who has wisdom without deceit and did impart it without envy,...
In Honor of St. Thomas Aquinas
by Jessica | Jan 29, 2009 | Feast Day Plans, Liturgical Year, Saints, St. Thomas Aquinas | 6 Comments
A few pictures from YesterdayI remembered that I had purchased a little packet of five Lindt Chocolate Angels after Christmas, on clearance... What a perfect treat in honor of the "Angelic Doctor!!"A bit of reading and tea for me! Yes, I am now have 4 different books...
For St. Thomas Aquinas
by Jessica | Jan 28, 2009 | Feast Day Plans, Liturgical Year, Saints, St. Thomas Aquinas | 4 Comments
Tomorrow, January 28th, marks the feast of one of the greatest Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas. It is also the date on which The Summa Theologica, written by St. Thomas, was originally published.Before 1969, and in the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, his...
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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.
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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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