Ten years ago, in the spring of 2004, I decided to start wearing veils as a lenten sacrifice.It was something I had felt called to do for a couple years, but my vanity and pride had prevented me from taking the first step.Our family was going to be traveling...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~... with a few Instagram photos from the past week...{pretty}My beautiful new rose covered chapel veil from Michele isn't just pretty, it is gorgeous!! I absolutely love it and am so glad I happened to...
Outside my window...the leaves are falling off the trees and we have lots of firewood to stack! Winter is on it's way...I am thinking... about blogging... and Facebook... and Copyright Terms and Conditions, which, apparently, most...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~Here are a few more pictures from this past Sunday! These were all taken on my phone. {pretty}I purchased a few new things from the Sunflower Smiles collection for the girls "back-to-school"...
I just finished listening to the following sermon from Audio Sancto on veiling images and the veiling of women:The Theological Significance of Veils and Consequences of Unveiling
"I Go To Mass!"
November 2nd is the feast of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The faithful who visit a cemetery to pray for the faithful departed, saying the Lord's Prayer and the Creed, may gain a plenary indulgence if they meet the usual conditions: sacramental confession (eight days...
Reading Amy's post, as well as the post she linked to, were so very timely for me today.It has become increasingly difficult the last few months to wear my mantilla to Mass and take care of my dear little nursing baby at the same time. Yet, I have really grown to love...
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.
