Faith
Treasure Trove
I am so excited! Today, I was searching for a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus to say for nine days during the month of June, when I stumbled upon EWTN’s Devotions page. I have found novenas, prayers, etc. before on EWTN by doing Google searches, but I had never taken the time to…
Read MoreBernadette’s First Communion
On Sunday, May 20, 2007, Bernadette received her First Communion. She has been longing to receive Jesus for a long time and she was more than ready. Nine days prior to her First Communion, Bernadette started a novena to welcome Jesus, using Welcome Jesus: A First Communion Preparation (although this little booklet does not appear…
Read MoreOur First Communicant
Today, after Mass, my friend Marlene came up to me and said, “I have to share with you what Bernadette told me last week. It was so sweet that it brought tears to my eyes.” Marlene shared that she had asked Bernadette if she was excited to receive her First Communion and Bernadette had responded,…
Read MoreThe Garden of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart
Yesterday, after Mass, one of my friend’s shared an idea with me. Marlene told me that when someone asks us to pray for them or when we say we will pray for someone, we should go right away and place the prayer request in the garden of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. Then whenever you think…
Read MoreCatherine’s First Communion
Thank you, dear God, for making today so beautiful. Catherine woke early to get ready for Mass. I helped dress her and the inward beauty of her soul truly shone outwardly. Bernadette showed great excitement for her big sister. She is anxious to receive her First Confession and First Communion. Catherine did a wonderful job…
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