From Thy Bounty Fair – Feast of The Triumph of The Cross

Go on over to Catholic Cuisine and check out this weeks fair.

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Triumph of the Cross

From the collect:
God our Father,
in obedience to you your only Son accepted death on the Cross for the salvation of mankind.
We acknowledge the mystery of the Cross on earth. May we receive the gift of redemption in heaven.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the [...]

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The Birth of our Mother Mary

Yesterday was the Feast of the birth of Mary.
I would love to one day be able to plant a Mary Garden.  If you don’t know what that is (like me just a few hours ago) then click here and learn all about it
I was out running errands all day yesterday, but next year I hope [...]

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Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Say a prayer for expectant mother’s today, especially for a good friend of mine.
Prayer for Expectant Mothers:
Almighty and everlasting God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, you prepared the body of the Virgin Mary to be a worthy dwelling place of your divine son. You sanctified St. John the Baptist, while still in his [...]

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Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

“Behold the Heart which so loved mankind”!  Saint Margherita M. Alacoque.    Great links to read here.
 What a magnificent message our Lord sent to us through St. Margaret Mary Alacoque!  I am going to enjoy today and bask in his mercy and love.  Here are some great links to read more information on the Sacred Heart [...]

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St. Mark’s Feast Day!!

Everyone in the house is coming down with a cold or something.  So far I am ok, thank God! Hubby is home sick, so everyone has been camping out in the living room glued to the T.V unfortunately! 
We did manage to get some school work done and do some fun activities :) I had my eye on this cake to do, but [...]

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Our Day to learn about St. George

Our St.George Feast Day fun began with a finger print painting of St. George slaying the dragon!  I thought it would  be easy for my builder to do, but turns out….not so much. He had fun for about 10 minutes, then was bored and frustrated when it didn’t look the way he wanted. I am glad I made him stick with it, it’s [...]

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Let us all pray together for Vocations today. I found this link with many prayers for Vocations…go check it out
Parents Prayer for Vocations
Gracious and loving God
you have blessed us with the priviledge of becoming Parents.
We ask that you provide us with all that we need
in accepting this awesome responsibility.
We pray that we will be [...]

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Yesterday’s circle theme

 
Finally got the pics up!  When I bake, I usually like to make it from scratch. But, we all know how much time that can take!  So, I am so happy when I have an excuse to make it from the box :) 
My excuse is when it is FREE!  I clip cake and cookie mix coupons and save them until [...]

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Behold The Handmaid of the Lord

 
“Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to thy word.”
These words bring tears to my eyes! How Heaven must have rejoiced when the Archangel Gabriel delivered the news. “And the word became flesh”
Eve was the fist to be tempted by the devil. She listened to his words promising freedom and knowledge [...]

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