Sign of Hope~Eucharistic Congress Procession
A friend just returned from his trip to the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines. I had never heard of this before he told me he was going to it. The photo above is of the Eucharistic procession from the Cebu Capitol building to Plaza Independencia. This took place on the 5th day of […]
Calling on The Precious Blood
We are so blessed to have a shepherd, not only recommend this in his sermon, but have it printed in our bulletin. (To be prayed at least once a day, and in time of temptation- especially by those who struggle with habitual or repeated sins). Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus thy son […]
How to Watch YouTube in Safety Mode
You know the drill. You sit down with your kids to watch a funny YouTube video and WHAM…something completely unrelated and inappropriate pops up in the sidebar. You hurry to cover the screen, but it’s too late. Your little ones eyes have already taken it all in. Then there are the comments. You know the […]
Beheaded by Muslims, Nothing New
Yesterday we heard about a British military man being beheaded in broad daylight in London. As horrific as this is, consider for a moment being in Otrano some 600 years ago when Muslims beheaded 802 citizens because they would not renounce their Catholic faith. The beheadings were done in the view of the prisoners and […]
Branded at Birth
I have to say I was quite shocked to have a package of my Seventh Generation diapers opened up and one handed to me the day my son was born. Here I was ready to put clothes on this new blessing, this brand new baby that had never had clothes on before and the first […]
Prayer for a Safe Delivery
A Prayer to St. Gerard for Safe Delivery O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of […]
Santa Lucia
Saint Lucy December 13, 304 Tradition tells us that Saint Lucy was born of noble, wealthy, Christian parents in Syracuse, Italy. Lucy had few memories of her father, for he died when Lucy was an infant. As a young girl, Lucy took a secret vow to consecrate her virginity to Christ. Thus her mother […]
Saint Lucy’s Wheat
The tradition of planting wheat on Saint Lucy’s Day (December 13) comes from Hungary, Croatia, and other European nations. Plant wheat grains in a round dish or plate of soil, then water the seeds. Place the container in a warm spot. If the planting medium is kept moist (not sopping wet), the seeds will […]