Today, June 9th, is the traditional feast of St. Columba. He is also known as St. Colum and St. Columcille, or "Colom Cille" which means "Dove of the Church." He is the patron saint of Scotland, Ireland, bookbinders, and against floods.Our schedule happened to be...
Yesterday we went to my friend Marci's for our second Summer with the Saints this year. At the last minute Marci's son ended up heading out of town early and her other children were visiting Grandma, so it was just my kids. They still had a great time and...
Okay... Because I always try to give credit to where all these great ideas come from (information can get watered down so fast out here in blog land!), this idea for teaching children the liturgical colors of the Church Year was originally shared by Jennifer...
Today we attended a Summer with the Saints in honor of St. John Vianney! Here are a few pictures from our morning:~ Coloring Pictures ~The children began the morning coloring pictures. I had offered to bring the coloring pages, and I planned to print the...
Each week my children get so excited when it is time for:Summer with the SaintsCaptain was especially excited this past week since the featured saint was St. Patrick, one of his patron saints!Like always, Marci had lots of fun activities planned for the children and...
I just realized that I still hadn't posted pictures from last week's:Summer with the SaintsThe Saint for the week was St. Joan of Arc. I didn't take very many pictures that day, but here are a few:~ Coloring Pictures ~The children could choose between the image of St....
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...
Last Wednesday we went to Marci's home for:Summer with the SaintsShe had decided to feature St. Francis of Assisi this time and the children all had a wonderful time! Here is an overview of our afternoon:~ Coloring Pictures ~ Marci had this picture available for the...
Today we headed to Marci's home for this week's:Summer with the SaintsThe month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In addition, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on the Friday following the Second Sunday after Pentecost,...
Once again, my friend Marci is hosting a weekly get together at her home, throughout the summer, called:Summer with the SaintsSince this coming Saturday, June 13th, is the feast of St. Anthony, he was the featured saint for this week!St. Anthony was born at Lisbon,...
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.
