"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." ~ St. John Chrysostom It may not be nearly as frequent as we would prefer, but we are so very grateful that we are...
Saturday afternoon rehearsal for tomorrow morning's Corpus Christi Mass and Procession!
I didn't mean to disappear after posting the review and giveaway of BENEDICTA... Our schedule has been so incredibly full and I've been too tired at night to spend much time at the computer. I'm hoping to carve out a little time this weekend (in between a graduation...
Always I loved a baby, A baby loved to hold,See, I have stolen a BabyOut of the House of Gold.I found in the Tower of Ivory A Little One asleep,I have carried Him down the mountain,He is mine to keep.His Mother is my Mother, His Foster Father my friend,And I...
It's all fun and games… until St. Michael loses a leg!
{this moment} - A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
"Rejoice, O earth, because from the womb of Anna, as from a fertile vine, has sprung a sweet, ripe cluster. To the harvesting of this vineyard all are invited, none are excluded—it is the joy of all." ~ St. John Damascene
Day 8: They are finally on their way home! I can't wait to hear all about the camp. It looks like they had a lot of fun from this picture my husband just sent.
I quietly captured this moment from his bedroom door the other night without being seen... It always melts my heart to catch our children praying again on their own after being sent to bed!
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.
