Camp St. Cecilia
Last month, my older children were blessed to be able to participate in our parish’s camps. Our assistant pastor did a great job organizing the camp. Patrick came home excited to share that he knew the Eight Beatitudes. He and Theresa are still having fun quizzing each other on various things they learned like the…
Read MoreCorpus Christi Procession 2015
On June 7, we participated in our parish’s Corpus Christi procession. I am so thankful for Fr. Saguto and all that he has done in founding our parish. Towards the end of the video, you will be able to see how the Latin Mass is flourishing in our area (this doesn’t include all of the…
Read MoreSpring Violin Recital
Last night, Bernadette and Theresa participated in their spring violin recital. Bernadette played “Concertino in A Minor, Opus 14” by Leo Portnoff. Theresa played “Swallowtail Jig”, followed by J.S. Bach’s “Minuet No. 3”. The recital ended with all of the students playing “John Ryan’s Polka”. This was the first time that they all played the…
Read MoreGod Alone Sufficeth
Sometimes God lets us fall to our knees in order to remind us that we can do nothing without Him. It is only by embracing God’s will that we can succeed, that we can become great saints.
Read MoreThe Legend of the Ladybug
Several years ago, my friend, Mary L., shared this legend with me: “The Legend of the Ladybug” In Europe, during the Middle Ages, swarms of insects were destroying the crops. The farmers prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary for help. Shortly thereafter, the Ladybugs came, devouring the plant-destroying insects and saving the crops! The farmers…
Read MoreGoodbye May Daybook!
Outside my windows, Our flowers are blooming. The crocuses, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, azaleas, and lilacs have faded. Roses, Our Lady’s pincushion (scabiosa ‘butterfly blue’), angel daisies, armeria, dianthus, peonies, and lupines are now in full bloom. I thoroughly enjoy spending time outside weeding because it gives me an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful flowers that…
Read MoreOur Blessed Mother
by Giuseppe Magni One of my friends shared this beautiful picture with our local Catholic homeschool group. I think that it would look lovely hanging on a wall in our home. I can dream… Sweet Mother! lend me Thine eyes to see the beauty of Jesus; Thine ears to hear His faintest whisperings; Thy lips…
Read MoreFirst Confession and First Holy Communion
“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host.” ~ Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen ~ “Who, the day before He suffered, took bread into His Holy and venerable hands, and having lifted up His eyes to heaven, to Thee, God, His Almighty Father, giving thanks to Thee, blessed it…
Read MoreThe Prayers of a Child
A couple of years ago, Elizabeth started praying for a family after our family Rosary each night. She prays for each member of this family by name. Recently, we learned that this family has started going to Mass again. Yesterday, we had confirmation of this, and I mentioned it to Elizabeth and some of her…
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