Saint Anthony of Padua, you endured much discouragement in your life before finding your calling. Help us to find patience in our own lives, and to trust God to lead us where we need to go. You preached by example; help us show others through example the truth of our...
Adding Saints to Our Collection
I pulled out my painting supplies and spent a few hours last night painting a few more saints. I had planned to make quite a few, but they take FOR.EV.ER!! You see, I am really not a very patient person, and I also tend to be a perfectionist, at least...
Wordless Wednesday ~ Mass in the Castle
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
With getting ready to leave for my Grandfather's funeral, and the downpour we had the past few days, I ended up canceling our plans for "St. Patrick's Day at the Park." Wouldn't you know that the sun would finally come out, just as we all were to have met?? Anyhow, I...
In Honor of Our Lady of Lourdes
Yesterday morning we woke up to lots of snow, as well as a delayed start for the public schools in our town. This prevented us from being able to make it to Mass and I was pretty sure that we were going to have to cancel some of our plans... It all melted off pretty...
A Grotto for Our Lady
A few friends will be arriving shortly to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, and I still need to bake some muffins... But, I just had to jump online real quick and post a picture of our Fruity Pebbles Grotto with you all! Didn't it turn out cute?! We had so...
A Shower of Roses
We had so very much fun celebrating the feasts of St. Therese last week! I knew I wouldn't be able to get to everything I planned, but we sure had fun trying!Here are the highlights of our celebration at home:Anniversary Roses from Hubby Homemade (French) Crepes and...
An Alphabet of Saints
Next week we will begin Along the Alphabet Path.Along with each letter of the alphabet the children will be introduced (or re-introduced as the case may be) to a Saint using the beautiful book An Alphabet of Catholic Saints.Elizabeth suggests making a Wee Felt Saint...
Prayer of Mothers
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.