30 Day Novena to Saint Joseph
My parents instilled a deep love for St. Joseph in my siblings and me. I started praying this novena for my dad on June 17. I am posting it here for easy reference. In honor of the years he spent with Jesus and Mary. [For Any Special Intention] Ever blessed and glorious Joseph, kind and…
Read MoreThat Would Make Nine
Finnian (saying his nightly prayers): “For Mommy that she has chocolates. That Mommy has three chocolates.” Mommy: “I wouldn’t mind having three chocolates.” Other Children: “He means triplets.” Daddy: “That would make nine.” Note: I am not pregnant. Each night, the children pray that I am and that we have triplets.
Read MoreHow to Clean a Bedroom Patrick Style
Me (a week ago): “Boys, you need to clean your room. Patrick, you can start by putting the Imaginext in the basket.” A lightbulb must have gone off in his head. He filled the basket with clothes and toys, and emptied it in his sisters’ room. He filled it again and then came to me…
Read MoreAs Father’s Day Approaches
I have been thinking about how much I love a certain man and how blessed I am that he is my husband. I often take him for granted. I love him because: 1. He believes in God. 2. He is a faithful Catholic. 3. He frequents the sacraments regularly. 4. He leads our family in…
Read MoreMrs. Murphy Prayer Request Update
+Thy Kingdom Come!+ Dear Fellow Catholic Homeschoolers: Thank you for your prayers for Mrs. Murphy and the Murphy family! Mrs. Murphy got some preliminary results, the first surgery did not get all the cancer cells, and so she will have to go in for another surgery. Please continue to pray that all the cancer cells…
Read MorePrayer Request Update
I received the email below a couple of days ago. Please continue to pray for Mrs. Murphy and her twins. Thank you all for your prayers for Mrs. Murphy and the Murphy family. Mrs. Murphy’s surgery went fine yesterday. The babies are also fine, but the stress from the surgery did cause her to contract…
Read MorePrayers Needed for Mrs. Murphy
Please pray for Mrs. Murphy of Mrs. Murphy’s Methods. I just received the email below from a member of our local homeschool group. Dear fellow Catholic Homeschoolers, One of our homeschool moms, was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer, invasive ductal carcinoma. She is 29 weeks pregnant with twins and the pregnancy is causing the cancer…
Read MoreLitany of Humility
This prayer is printed on the back of our parish bulletin each week. I really appreciate having it there, as it serves as a wonderful reminder to pray the Litany of Humility. In addition, it makes me think of my grandmother. Therefore, on what would be my grandmother’s 105th birthday I am sharing it here…
Read MoreFirst Confession
On Saturday, May 2, Theresa received the Sacrament of Penance for the first time. The night before she did so, she asked me, “What if I don’t have any sins?” She knows what sins are, but she could not remember any of her own. I answered her question and then proceeded to help her examine…
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