They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they

entered,they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ~Luke 24:2

I am still very much growing, in my faith, and particularly in my Catholic faith.  I

{JM, O & S} sure are!  This day, that they have waited for for so long, finally arrived! I promise, this is the last of the First Holy Communion posts – along with the Vittles post up right now.  We’re hoping someone, somewhere, is still interested, while we indulge in posting about this happy occasion… (READ MORE......) | 3 Comments

Our Pentecost Sunday this year was really quite simple. Not quite the more elaborate occasion we made it last year.  But it was nice anyway.    Acknowledging it was the most important thing to us, starting with mass.  But the kids spent the morning, before leaving for mass, trying to remember and name all 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the 12… (READ MORE......) | 4 Comments

Our three 6 year olds have just flat out had it. They have been waiting to make their Holy First Communion, fully aware of all it means and how very special it is, for at least a couple of years now.  At every mass, they have watched us parents and their big sister go up to receive Jesus in… (READ MORE......) | 7 Comments

Just another short post, with lots of photos, from our blessed Easter Sunday……

The kids woke up to these surprises on Easter morning.  They were thrilled!

The kids, looking all dapper, just before heading out to a beautiful Easter morning… (READ MORE......) | 5 Comments

He is Risen!!

We hope you all had a lovely and blessed Easter!  Our entire Triduum was so focused and beautiful.  We especially enjoyed the services and masses at our church throughout the Holy days, and our quiet Easter celebration together was  pleasant and relaxing.

Just sharing with you today some photos from our egg coloring tradition. Our family here LOVES to… (READ MORE......) | 6 Comments

It appears Danielle Bean has noted Michael’s ‘Palm Cross’ post on her web site on her ‘Worth Reading’ list today! Thanks so much Danielle! We hope many readers enjoy it… (READ MORE......) | 1 Comment

Hi Folks!!

We apologize about the unplanned little blog break, but I had a really busy week with schooling and getting ready for an event I was hired for, for this past Saturday night, and I just never got to blogging!  I was a little stressed about it, to tell you the truth. I was praying the… (READ MORE......) | 3 Comments