As Advent comes to a close, for me it has not been without a fair amount of spiritual introspection and reflection of the Blessed Mother’s final weeks and hours leading up to the Christ Child’s birth. A wonderful priest once gave a talk to our … Continue readingAdvent, Momma Mary, and the {Slightly Messy} Art of Offering It Up
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword … Continue readingRemembering Our Lady’s Sorrows
The Kansas winds have blown spring in and we have been working in our raised bed gardens planting what will hopefully keep us in fresh vegetables for a good portion of the summer. This year with the birth of baby #4 we decided to scale … Continue readingA Miniature Marian Garden
Today, guest writer Janalin Hood returns to share a fun craft to do with the kiddos, Presentation of Mary Picture Puzzles. On Saturday November 21st we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary! I love to add in art appreciation anywhere possible in our home … Continue readingCraft: Presentation of Mary Picture Puzzles
There are several “givens” when it comes to happiness: my husband and my kids, my family, but I want to talk about the other gifts that God has given to us, either collectively or individually. NUMBER ONE: My dogs. I have had several dogs in … Continue readingFive Things That Make Me Happy